The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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T he V8 turbo engine gets along on more than its name brand. Voted International Engine of the Year on four consecutive occasions, the gyration can gallop at 620hp, and does so at a clip that is 20 times greater than its Portofino predecessor. The updated cams profile and the introduction of speed sensor on the turbocharger can take a lot of the credit, and thanks to a new gasoline particulate filter, breakneck doesn't have to give in to Europe's progressive anti-pollution standards. The Eight Speed Transmission gearbox with 20% less size, and 35% more torque gives the car plenty of vroom. But you don't have to worry about the specs, because by the time the vehicle goes from 0-100km/h in 3.45 seconds, the details will be a blur just like the scenery. Not to worry, the optics will quickly come into focus on the brake. Thirty-two meters registers a full stop (from 100kn/h), and since all roads are not created equal, Ferarri's famous Manettino continues to adjust at the flip of a switch. Feeling like a tailored suit, according to the company, the new fit has five options. Wet provides stability and control in slick conditions, Comfort is computer control for normal conditions, Sport secures the off-road, and Race means you're looking to optimize the fun. You can push the car to the limit, while the intuitive software systems make sure the abandon goes off as safely as possible. On the other hand, Was there ever any cooler toy than a hot wheels matchbox race car. Zooming around the bends, letting loose on the straightaways and escaping like James Bond in a little grey convertible sports car - our imaginations easily provided the RPMs. But the truth is the dream of adventurously cruising along in such sleekness never goes away. So, lucky for us, the Portofino M by Ferrari corners that thrill, putting the horsepower into the palms of our grownup hands and the soles of our actual feet. you still might want to go it alone without an all knowing CPU, and ESC Off provides the free wheel. Still, there's plenty of failsafe in place, because no driver should ever be completely on their own and Ferrari delivers. High beams activate automatically with the receding sunlight and drivers are never in the dark in regard to blind spots. Computer monitoring alerts the driver to unseen incursions of adjacent traffic, and in case your Ferrari strays into someone else's space, a Lane Departure Warning is signaled. V U E N J .C O M 123