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In tandem, the Predictive Emergency Brake System stays a step ahead of potential collisions with autonomous emergency braking, and readies the car to lessen any frontal impacts. A good look around isn't a bad thing either. Surround View provides a 3D display, and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert warns drivers what's behind when in reverse. But the information, which includes a 10.25" touchscreen control, is all front and center on the two tiered multilevel dashboard. An intermediate gap was inserted with the intention of divvying up the mass of information and the subsequent control that is available to the driver. "This breaking up of the dash into different levels helps organize the in-car devices to very rational effect," while simultaneously defining its signature full- width architecture," states the literature A bridge is also provided and visually connects the instrument panel to the central tunnel. Thus, the set up keeps the passengers involved with the onboard experience. Comfort does not diminish in accordance with the command structure. The seats of the Ferrari Portofino are a result of a diligent special research project, and the findings are distributed within an innovative magnesium structure of the seats. At the same time, the posterior has plenty of room to breathe and expand. Density padding optimized, the ultra compact seats maximize the space, and everyone ends up having legroom that goes on forever. Being in the driver's seat demands a little something extra, and that comes in the form of a neck warmer with a mind of its own. "The system constantly adapts the speed of the warm air flow from the headrest to ensure it is proportional to the car's speed, outside temperature and the position of the retractable top," says the Ferrari discourse. Up or down, the aggressively-styled convertible streamlines the sportiness, while not sacrificing the elegance Ferrari has long Zac Favreau Photography V U E N J .C O M 124

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