Forbes Friday Market Report - Ferrari Maserati of Atlanta

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Forbes Friday Market Report
February
20th, 2015
THIS WEEKS NEWS
Ferrari Unveil New ‘Aggressive-looking’
Formula One Concept Car
“Let us introduce you to the ‘concept design’ that was
conceived by our design studio (Centro Stile Ferrari)
together with the Scuderia’s aero department. Minimal
changes give the car a look that is way different from
what have been familiar with so far.
“Our challenge was to create something that was – to
put it short – better looking. We value your comments
on that. It is understood McLaren and Red Bull have
also produced concept designs, but have yet to make
them available to the public.
Ferrari has asked fans to give their opinions on a radical
design for a new concept Formula One car.
Official: 2015 Ferrari 488 GTB
With the sport looking to make changes for the future,
and with ideas up for discussion at an F1 Commission
meeting in Geneva on Tuesday, Ferrari have unveiled
their own vision as to how an F1 car should look.
Despite its seemingly radical nature compared to today’s
cars, the Maranello marque unveiled their own vision for
an F1 car and insists few changes to the current
regulations would be required for manufacturers to
venture down such a route.
Ferrari, via their website, said: “Would it be possible to
The wraps have just been taken off one of the most
come up with an F1 car which not only is technologically
talked about and arguably important cars of the year
advanced, but also captivating to the eye and
with the release of the 2015 Ferrari 488 GTB. The car
aggressive-looking? And could this be made without
is the successor to the Ferrari 458 Italia rumored to
having to overturn the current technical rules? At Ferrari,
have been called the Ferrari 458M. The Ferrari 488
we believe so.
GTB will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2015.
For More Information Please Contact Craig Forbes at (678) 802-5000 or cforbes@Ferrariofatlanta.com
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As expected, the Ferrari 488 GTB utilizes a twin-
Elsewhere, the Ferrari 488 GTB uses a second-
turbocharged 3.9-litre V8 engine which is significantly
generation variant of the Ferrari 458 Speciale’s Side
more powerful than the naturally-aspirated 4.5-litre V8
Slip Angle Control system dubbed SSC2. Unlike the
used by the outgoing Ferrari 458 Italia. As a matter of
Speciale’s system, SSC2 also controls the active
fact, the Ferrari 488 GTB delivers 660 hp at 8000 rpm as
dampers alongside the E-Diff electronic differential
well as 560 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. Incredibly, torque
and traction control system. As a result, it creates
from this engine is also higher than the 509 lb-ft of the
controllable slides while ensuring the best possible
6.0-litre V12 found in the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.
acceleration out of each and every corner.
Mated to the twin-turbocharged 3.9-litre V8 is a tweaked
Beyond the plethora of mechanical and technological
variant of the 458 Italia’s seven-speed dual-clutch
changes and advancements, the 2015 Ferrari 488
transmission driving the rear wheels. The gear ratios
GTB features a thoroughly refreshed design over the
have been modified to improve acceleration throughout
458 Italia first revealed in 2009. With that in mind,
the rev range. When it is all said and done, the Ferrari
restyled headlights can be found at the front alongside
488 GTB will sprint to 100 km/h in 3 seconds flat, 200
enlarged air intakes and a new bonnet with large air
km/h in a mere 8.4 seconds as well as a 334 km/h (208
extractors. At the side, massive air intakes are now
mph) top speed. Those figures are almost identical to
present to feed the air-thirsty twin-turbo V8 while at the
the 642 hp McLaren 650S which hits 100 km/h in the
rear, the taillights have been restyled alongside a new
same time, 200 km/h in 8.5 seconds and a 333 km/h
dual tailpipe system, brand new diffuser setup and
(207 mph) top speed.
different grilles.
Another key element in determining the potency of a
The interior of the Ferrari 488 GTB has also been
new Ferrari product is its lap time around the firm’s
tweaked over the 458 Italia with it incorporating
Fiorano test track. The 2015 Ferrari 488 GTB has set a
restyled air vents with subtle changes to the
1 minute and 23 second lap time which is two seconds
infotainment system also present. (GTS)
ahead of the Ferrari 458 Italia and the current rangetopping Ferrari 458 Speciale.
While Ferrari supercars are about speed, a key focus of
the Italian marque in creating the 488 GTB was ensuring
it is more fuel efficient than the 458 Italia and it is just
that. Whereas the 458 returns 21.2 mpg over the
combined UK cycle, the 488 GTB is rated at 24.8 mpg
with CO2 emissions dropping by 47 g/km down to 260
g/km. Helping to further maximize efficiency is Ferrari’s
stop-start system.
Sebastian Vettel Goes Full Throttle in
LaFerrari FXX K!
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20th, 2015
To achieve the extra power, the V12 has been
installed with new camshafts, revised intake manifolds,
a redesigned valve train as well as mechanical
tappets. Elsewhere, the exhaust system has been
changed while the HY-KERS system now provides
four different driving modes. These are Qualify Mode,
Long Run, Manual Boost and Fast Charge.
Qualify Mode provides the maximum performance for
a limited number of laps, Long Run is designed for
longer stints on the track, Manual Boost provides
Having just moved to the Ferrari Formula One team,
maximum torque instantly while Fast Charge charges
four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has already
the car’s battery.
commenced testing the Italian marque’s finest ever
products. With that in mind, he recently hit the Fiorano
While the Italian firm has yet to announce just how fast
test track in the recently revealed LaFerrari FXX K.
the LaFerrari FXX K is, it should hit 100 km/h in
around the 2.5 second mark as well as a theoretical
The following high-octane video shows Vettel topping
top speed well in excess of the 350 km/h achievable
274 km/h on the circuit’s relatively short straight while
by the road car. All told, the LaFerrari FXX K is 194
also managing to kick the tail out of the downforce heavy
mm longer and 59 mm wider than the standard car but
track-tuned variant of the LaFerrari. If you have a spare
maintains the same 1116 mm height of the road car.
2 minutes, then this is certainly the way to spend it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbdcdxv93c
Beneath the skin, the LaFerrari FXX K features a tuned
version of the LaFerrari’s 6.3-litre V12 engine and
electric motor powertrain. Rather than the 950 hp
delivered by the road car, the LaFerrari FXX K produces
a potent 1021 hp and over 664 lb-ft of torque. Of that
power, 835 hp comes from the naturally-aspirated V12
while the remaining 188 hp comes from the upgraded
electric motor. Mated to this potent powertrain is a
seven-speed paddle-shift dual clutch transmission.
Bespoke Red and Black LaFerrari Delivered
February
20th, 2015
Maserati MC12 Corsa on the Streets!
A unique Ferrari LaFerrari has just been delivered in
Despite just 12 examples of the Maserati MC12 Corsa
Southern California and this particular LaFerrari is
being created, one of them is actually street legal and
certainly one of the most intriguing we’ve seen to date.
has been seen on the streets of California on
numerous occasions. The latest spot of the extreme
Exterior wise, it is painted gloss black but has been
Italian mid-engined supercar on the streets of
outfitted with a prominent red stripe stretching across the
California comes courtesy of Brian Zuk and having a
bonnet. Additionally, it features red brake calipers and
car like this on public roads really has to be seen to be
silver five-spoke wheels alongside yellow centre caps
believed!
and Ferrari shields on the fenders. The interior is also
appropriately bespoke with it including brown leather
Just 12 examples of the Maserati MC12 Corsa were
across the seats, dashboard, steering wheel and door
ever manufactured. Created in a similar vein to the
handles.
Ferrari FXX, the car was designed solely for private
track-day use. However as mentioned, the following
As you surly know by now, the LaFerrari gets a 6.3 litre
U.S. example is legal for road use and consequently
V12 which is connected to an electric motor similar to
one of the most hardcore street cars you’re likely to
the system on the McLaren P1. The Ferrari F150 V12
find anywhere in the U.S.
has an output of 789 hp at 9000 rpm and 700 Nm at
7000 rpm while its electric motor has a maximum output
This particular example is chassis #02 with its
of 161 hp and 270 Nm of torque. That delivers a total
screaming V12 engine delivering about 750 hp!
combined power output of 950 hp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PutEl3RM-a8
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Beyond the engine modifications, this MC12 can be
differentiated from the typical road-legal MC12 thanks to
its soaring rear wing, racing wheels and tires, shark gills
on the front wheel arches and of course the new rear
diffuser.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fqqkhyV2zc#t=206
Maserati Takes Over Aspen
And because Maserati always does things in style,
they’ve also created a pop-up Maserati lounge at the
Sky Hotel’s 39 Degrees restaurant so that après-ski—
or after their spin—drivers can enjoy an aperitif.
What Is Cooler Than Driving a Maserati?
Driving a Maserati Fast
For the next month, Maserati is taking over the snowy
streets of Aspen, offering residents and visitors of the
posh ski resort the chance to see how the marque’s Q4
AWD technology can handle itself in adverse conditions.
The Maserati Aspen Winter Drive Experience runs
through March 8 at properties including the Sky Hotel,
the Ritz- Carlton Club, the Viceroy Snowmass (below)
and the Westin Snowmass, featuring Q4-equipped
Ghibli and Quattroporte models.
Calling all gentleman racers: the sixth Maserati Trofeo
World Series kicks off in April, and the famed Italian
marque is giving you a chance to sharpen your skills in
advance.
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20th, 2015
Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione Is Truly
Brutal!
On March 21 and 22 the Maserati Racing Academy gets
underway in Vallelunga, Italy, with programs run by
professional drivers for both beginners and those with
track time who want to improve their performance. At the
end of the course, participants will have the chance to
take the test that allows entry into the Trofeo World
Series itself, which attracts Maserati enthusiasts from
around the globe.
The cost of the program starts at €9,500, or about
$10,750, so these aren’t cheap thrills. For €25,000, or
about $28,000, you can take part in the pre-season
Just five examples of the potent Ferrari 288 GTO
group test session and Race 1 of the 2015 Trofeo series
Evoluzione were ever created and at a recent event in
in France on April 25–26, in addition to the Academy
California, one turned out to absolutely stun attendees.
training. Unless you’re really, really good; the academy’s
two top drivers will get to race the opening round for
The Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione was based around
free. The race calendar will then make its way across
the ‘regular’ 288 GTO originally created as the
three continents and three new circuits making their
homologated model for the Ferrari 308 GTB racer.
series debut. Want to race them all? It’ll run you
Following the cancellation of the Group B rally series
€125,000 (about $141,500). But here’s the good part:
however, all 272 units of the 288 GTO were left for
Maserati provides the wheels.
road use. The 288 GTO Evoluzione is effectively to the
288 GTO what the Ferrari FXX is to the Enzo and
No ordinary old road car either but an asphalt-eating,
consequently features numerous aerodynamic and
race-prepped Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo. They’ll
mechanical modifications.
even provide a backup if it, er, breaks. There’s also a
dedicated team of engineers and pit crews to provide
For starters, the 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine
support during competitions. Following the season
has been upgraded from 400 hp to 650 hp. When
opener in France at the Circuit Paul Ricard, round 2 will
combined with an overall weight of just 940 kg, the
take place at Spielberg, Austria (a new track) on May 24.
288 GTO Evoluzione can hit 362 km/h!
On June 28 comes another new track: Road America in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnQz3luboVE#t=1
Wisconsin, USA, followed by VIR – Danville, in Virginia,
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on August 23. The come October 25 the championship
heads to Suzuka, Japan, for the first time ever, followed
by the final race in Abu Dhabi. May the best man win.
A Joint Celebration
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20th, 2015
Nicoletta Pavarotti reminisced about her late
husband’s passion for Ferrari: “He had a F40 but sold
it out of love for me; he was worried I would drive it…”
Piero Ferrari and Nicoletta Pavarotti were joined by
Ferrari museum director Antonio Ghini, the mayor of
Modena Gian Carlo Muzzarelli and the president of the
region of Emilia Romagna Stefano Bonaccini . The
latter two emphasized that the coming Milan EXPO is
also an opportunity to show off the many cultural and
gastronomic attractions of Modena and the Emilia
Romagna region.
The Ferrari Motor Museum is unveiled with a tribute to
the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti
Maserati Alfieri to Sit Alongside
GranTurismo in Range
Modena, 18th February – “My father never left town, he
staid right here in Maranello and people came to meet
him. Pavarotti on the other hand took his music around
the globe. They had two diametrically opposite
approaches to achieve the exact same thing: to share
their respective passions and thereby become
Ambassadors of this land to the world” so said vice
president Piero Ferrari in a perfect summary of the idea
behind a joint tribute to founder of the Prancing Horse
Enzo Ferrari and the legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
A selection of new details about the upcoming
Thus the Museo Enzo Ferrari (MEF) marked this day,
the 18th of February, the day Enzo Ferrari was born 117
years ago, with the inauguration of the Ferrari Motor
Maserati Alfieri sports car have emerged with
confirmation that it will sit alongside the GranTurismo
in the Italian firm’s model range.
Museum. Located in the space where Alfredo, Enzo’s
father had his workshop the museum showcases the
motors that have made Ferrari’s history both on the track
and off.
While speaking with AutoGuide at the Canadian
International Auto Show, Maserati chief marketing
officer Saad Chehab revealed that the Alfieri could
In the MEF’s main hall, amidst spectacular cars from
the past and present, a film that encapsulates the
triumphs of Ferrari and Pavarotti, two of Modena’s
greatest native sons were screened.
launch next year. Whenever it does launch, Chehab
confirmed that it will come after the Maserati Levante
SUV’s launch and after it has saturated the automotive
media.
Chehab went on to announce that the Alfieri will join the
GranTurismo and is likely to be priced similarly.
Whereas the GranTurismo provides more of a luxurious
February
20th, 2015
Sotheby's Acquires an Ownership Interest
in RM Auctions, the World's Leading
Auctioneer Of Premium Collectible
Automobiles
GT driving experience however, the Alfieri will be
significantly “more performance oriented”. Helping to
ensure that is the case will be the Alfieri’s slim overall
weight compared to the GranTurismo. The lower weight
will be achieved thanks to the car’s smaller size as well
as its heavy used of lightweight materials although
Chehab failed to confirm if carbon fiber and/or aluminum
will be used extensively.
Power for the Maserati Alfieri is likely to come from the
twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder currently
First RM Sotheby's Sale To Take Place In Amelia
available in the Ghibli. In base specification, that engine
Island, Florida, 14 March 2015
could be tuned to put out about 410 hp while the rangetopping Alfieri could deliver upwards of 520 hp with the
NEW YORK (February 18, 2015) - Sotheby's and RM
same powerplant.
Auctions are pleased to announce the formation of a
new strategic partnership as Sotheby's acquires a 25
Finally, Chehab confirmed that when the production-
percent ownership interest in the world's foremost
spec Maserati Alfieri launches, it will look almost
collector car auctioneer, which will now be known as
identical to the concept. As a matter of fact, he said that
RM Sotheby's.
the concept’s styling is 95 per cent production ready.
(Autoguide)
This long-term investment comes as the more than $2
billion market for the finest automobiles continues to
grow, presenting increasing opportunities for both
companies. Sotheby's and RM have previously
collaborated on a number of successful sales in both
the United States and Europe, most notably the
November 2013 Art of the Automobile auction in New
York, which achieved nearly $63 million in just two
hours and saw a new auction record set for a Ferrari
250 LM at $14.3 million.
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20th, 2015
Today's announcement grows those previous
No other organization in the world has a client base as
partnerships and unites the two businesses for the full
far-reaching as Sotheby's and since we have worked
calendar of future automobile auctions. The first RM
so closely and successfully with them in the past, it
Sotheby's sale will take place in Amelia Island, Florida,
makes perfect sense that we form a strategic
March 14, with additional auctions in Fort Worth, Texas,
partnership that creates a truly worldwide platform for
Lake Como, Italy, Monterey, California, London, England
collector cars. It's an exciting time in our company
and New York among others scheduled for later this
history, and for the hobby at large."
year.
Initially Sotheby's will have a 25 percent ownership
"Sotheby's is thrilled to join the clear market leader in
position in RM, governance participation and a
this field," commented Bill Ruprecht, Sotheby's
comprehensive partnership agreement to work
President, Chairman, and CEO. "RM has established a
together to drive growth in the business. Over time,
formidable position that will only be strengthened by this
Sotheby's will have opportunities to increase the
new phase in our relationship. Just last year, RM set a
ownership stake as the partnership evolves and
new benchmark for a collector car auction with their
grows.
flagship Monterey sale totaling more than $140 million,
eclipsing the previous record they had established in
Rare Ferrari F12 TRS Revs!
2013. The incredible synergy between our businesses,
including significant overlap of top collectors and a focus
on new markets, will be further strengthened as we work
together to expand the classic car collector base. RM's
ownership of the high end of the market coupled with our
global client network positions us for great success at a
time when the market for investment-quality motor cars
has never been stronger."
Rob Myers, Chairman and Founder, RM Auctions
added, "The partnership that has been formed between
RM Auctions and Sotheby's is undoubtedly the most
Initially commissioned as a one-off, the Ferrari F12
effective way for us to reach the ever-growing worldwide
TRS is speculated to have cost $4.5 million. As it
audience of collectors who take a keen interest in the
stands, we know of two examples that exist and the
collector car asset class.
first red example was recently put on display at the
International Festival Automobile in Paris.
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During the show, the lucky owner started up the
bespoke creation thrilling audiences with its screaming
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta derived 6.3-litre V12 engine. Even
2014 Porsche 911 Carrera S
with the valves closed, it is loud!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxE-Rj4QY6k
INVENTORY
2014 Ferrari 458 Spider
2014 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe Guards Red over
Black Leather PASM Sport Suspension Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) 20-inch 911 Turbo wheel
Wheel center caps with colored Porsche Crest Sport
Design side mirrors Smoking package Porsche
Dynamic Light System (PDLS)Sport Chrono Package
Sunroof in glass Power Steering Plus Sport Design
steering wheel Standard Interior in Black Guards Red
Power Sport Seats (14-way) with Memory Package
2014 Ferrari 458 Spider F1 Rosso Corsa over Black
Premium Package Plus (for use with Power Sport
Leather Alcantera Headliner Yellow Brake Calipers
Seats)BOSE® Audio Package Ornamental Porsche
Outer B Post in Carbon Fiber Trim Underdoor Cover
Crest Ferrari of Atlanta at 678-802-5000/ 2,300 Miles
Carbon Fiber Driving Zone with LEDS Red Safety Belts
and Priced at $104,990
Carbon Fiber Dashboard Inserts Red Horse Stitched
Headrests Sports Exhaust System Carbon Fiber Rear
Molding IPOD Connection Scuderia Fender Shields Full
Optional Mirrors RadioNavi with Bluetooth Rear Parking
Camera Front and Rear Park Sensors 20 Forged
Painted Wheels Yellow Tachometer Full Electric Seats
HiFi Sound System Special Stitching in Red Ferrari of
Atlanta at 678-802-5000/ Only 2,500 Miles and Priced
at $349,990
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
2010 Lincoln Navigator L
2010 Lincoln Navigator L Long Wheel Base Royal Red
over stone Leather Bucket seats Power Fold Third Row
Seats Elite Package Power Moonroof Navigation Rear
seat DVD Entertainment Premium Leather seats
Chrome Hood Accent Heavy Duty Trailer Pack Rear
Load Leveling Suspension 20 Chrome Wheels Heated
and Cooled Seats Power Running Boards HID
Headlights Satellite Stereo Original Sticker of $66,835
Excellent Condition and Mileage Maserati of Atlanta at
678-802-5000/ Only 64K Miles and Priced at $29,990
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20th, 2015
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia Silver Metallic over Black
Leather Dry Sump V8 F1 7 Speed Transmission Matte
Black Film for Roof Carbon Fiber Driving Area/ LED
Steering Wheel/ AFS Adaptive Front Lighting/ Yellow
Brake Calipers/ IPOD Integration/ Cruise Control/
Scuderia Fender Shields/ Rear Parking Camera/ Rear
Parking Aid/ Dashboard Trim In Carbon Fiber
/Aftermarket Performance Wheels/ Ferrari of Atlanta at
678-802-5000/ Only 8,500 Miles and Priced at
$229,990
2008 Ferrari F430 F1 Spider
2008 Ferrari F430 F1 Spider Rosso Corsa Red Over
Beige Leather Only 2,884 Miles! F1 Transmission with
Automode Red Brake Calipers Daytona Style Seats
Electrically Operated Seats Scuderia Fender Shields
Challenge Style Wheels Roll Bars in Color-Beige
Original MSRP of $250,235 Ferrari of Atlanta at 678802-5000/ Only 2,800 Miles and Priced at $187,990
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20th, 2015
2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Rosso Corsa Red over Black
Leather Dry Sump V8 F1 7 Speed Transmission with
Automode Dual Clutch Headliner in Alcantera Red
Brake Calipers Carbon Fiber Driving Zone with LEDS
Carbon Fiber Central Bridge Exterior Sill Kick in
Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber Dash Inserts Daytona
Style seats Electrically Operated Seats Front Wing In
Carbon Fiber Scuderia Fender Shields Front and Rear
Parking Sensors Special Features for $12,245 Other
Options for $1,271 Duo-Tone Roof-Black Ferrari of
Atlanta at 678-802-5000/ Only 5,700 Miles and
Priced at $249,990
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20th, 2015
TECHNOLOGY
Glossary of Terms
Every Combustion Engine, Demystified
Carburetor: a device that mixes air and fuel in the
proper ratio for combustion. The system is mechanical
and not electronic (like fuel injection or direct injection
engines), and it is less efficient.
Crankcase: part of the engine block that houses the
crankshaft. Usually a single-piece or two-piece
construction of aluminum or cast iron.
Crankshaft: the engine component that provides
rotational motion when combustion occurs, causing
the pistons to move within the cylinder to the
connecting rod.
Unless you’re a car geek, you probably don’t think all
Cylinder: the portion of the engine block that houses
that much about your car’s engine — until something
the piston and connecting rod, and the location where
goes wrong under the hood, of course, at which point
combustion occurs in gasoline automobiles.
you curse and hope a squirrel’s not lodged under the
Direct Injection: a method by which gasoline is highly
hood. With a trouble-free engine, you do the weekday
pressurized and injected into the cylinder’s combustion
commute and the weekend outings wholly unthinking of
chamber (unlike fuel injection, where gas is injected
the devices at work in that mechanical miracle under the
into the cylinder’s port).
hood. That workhorse, the modern combustion engine,
Harmonic Balancer: also known as a dampener, a
is a technological marvel that befuddles most drivers,
circular device made of rubber and metal and attached
and terms like “piston” and “crankcase” register to some
to the front of the crankshaft to help absorb vibrations
as obscure nomenclature.
and reduce crankshaft wear and the likelihood of
failure. It reduces engine harmonics that occur when
Car engine names can be confusing — inline four, inline
multiple cylinders move along the crankshaft.
six, boxer, V6, V8, V12 — and these days the waters are
Piston: a component that’s housed within the cylinder
muddied even more as clean-burning diesel engines and
walls and secured by piston rings. It moves up and
high-output 4 cylinders infiltrate the market. So, here’s a
down during the four-cycle process providing force
quick primer on how a combustion engine works and a
when combustion moves it and the connecting rod to
rundown of the various types of combustion engines
the crankshaft.
available in mainstream consumer automobiles.
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20th, 2015
Rev Matching: technology in manual transmission cars
3. Combustion Stroke: A spark from the sparkplug
that utilize sensors on the clutch pedal, gear shift, and
ignites the air/fuel mixture, creating pressure. The
transmission, sending signals to the Electronic Control
expanding mixture then pushes the cylinder
Unit (ECU). The ECU will blip the throttle automatically if
downward.
engine rpms fall below that of the high gear shift when
4. Exhaust Stroke: The resulting gas mixture created
the clutch is depressed for too long. Rev matching also
by the ignition and expansion is expelled from the
occurs during the downshift, bringing rpms higher to
cylinder as waste.
match the lower gear. This reduces wear on the engine
and provides smoothness during the shifting process.
Whether your car is carbureted, fuel injected or direct
Torsional Vibration: vibration that occurs due to rotating
inject, the fuel makes its way into the engine and
shafts within a car.
mixes with the air. Depending on the number of
cylinders, the configuration of the engine and various
The Combustion Engine
technologies like turbocharging and supercharging,
engine output varies greatly, and today it’s not just a
Pop open the hood or the cover to the engine bay (for
game of high cylinder count. In fact, in many of today’s
you fortunate and probably affluent mid/rear-engine car
high-performance four-cylinder engines, horsepower
owners) and therein lies the engine. Once you get past
can easily match or exceed their six-cylinder brethren.
the protective plastic engine cover, the car’s guts are
Moreover, mate a smaller gasoline engine with an
laid bare: an engine surrounded by a radiator, fluid
electric motor, and you have a recipe for acceleration
reservoirs, air box and battery. Regardless of how
and torque that’s beyond expectation. Case in point,
complicated engines can be — with features like direct
the BMW i8, with its turbocharged 1.5-liter inline three-
injection, rev matching, etc. — most vehicles make use
cylinder (228 horsepower, 236 lb-ft) combined with its
of what’s known as a four-stroke combustion cycle (not a
electric motor (129 horsepower, 184 lb-ft) for a total of
four cylinder, which is a type of engine) to convert fuel
357 horsepower and 420 lb-ft. These days it’s a game
into kinetic energy that results in motion. Your engine 1.
of technology, not just engine size. There are also vast
draws air and fuel in, 2. compresses it, 3. ignites it and
differences in engine configurations, with pros and
4. expels the air to produce power to propel the car.
cons to each.
Though the actual process is significantly more
complicated, this is how it works at its most basic level:
1. Intake stroke: Air and fuel are drawn into the cylinder
as the piston moves downward.
2. Compression Stroke: The air brought into the engine
and the fuel are compressed when the cylinder moves
into the upstroke position.
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The inline/straight six-cylinder engine is inherently
balanced due to the fact that there are no secondary
Engine Types
harmonics during piston pair movement. The
The 4 Pillars of Motoring
inline/straight layout is the simplest engine layout that
possesses both primary and secondary mechanical
Modern combustion engines have come a long way
engine balance, resulting in much less vibration than
since 1876, when German-born Nicolaus Otto built the
straight four-cylinder engines. Currently, only BMW
first four-stroke piston cycle internal combustion engine.
makes inline/straight six-cylinder engines for their
Today, automotive engineers perform regular miracles
passenger cars — and they have a stellar reputation
by extracting maximum horsepower and efficiency from
for smoothness and balance.
the design. And although hybrid and electric power
trains are on the rise, for now combustion engines —
V-Type Engines
inline/straight, V-type, boxer/flat and diesel — own the
road.
Current V-Type Engines
V4: Porsche 919 Hybrid Le Mans
Inline/Straight Engines
V6: 2015 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
V8: 2015 Dodge Challenger
Current Inline/Straight Engines
V10: 2015 Lamborghini Huracán
Inline/Straight Three: 2015 BMW i8
V12: 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari
Inline/Straight Four: 2015 Ford Focus ST
Inline/Straight Five: 2015 Volvo S60 T5
V6 and V8 are so imbedded into the American
Inline/Straight Six: 2015 BMW M3/M4
vocabulary that it’s tough to think engines come in any
other format. V engines typically have two rows of
When you hear the term “straight six”, you safely
cylinders set at a 90-degree angle to each other —
assume that the engine has six cylinders. Beyond that,
hence the “V” formation — each row bearing exactly
you haven’t a clue, but luckily, this nomenclature’s fairly
half the number of total cylinders. As a result, V
straightforward. In an “inline” or “straight” engine, the
engines take up less room (they’re shorter) despite
cylinders are arranged in a straight line. The
weighing more. It’s also easier to have them set lower
overwhelming majority of four-cylinder cars on the road
in the vehicle, making the center of gravity benefit
are “inline-four” engines, so the industry simply refers to
overall handling.
them as “four cylinder”, versus “straight” or “inline four”.
Inline four-cylinder engines tend to be found in economy
If you fancy yourself a motorsport fan, then you have
cars since they are less expensive to build and are
an appreciation for V-type engines because of their
easier to maintain — as the cylinders lineup along a
use in high-performance race cars. The rigid
single crankshaft that drives the pistons. Inline/straight
construction and robust materials used in V-type
engines also tend to be more fuel efficient than the V-
engines allow it to take on high stresses.
configuration.
February
20th, 2015
Diesel Engines
This also allows for low torsional vibration forces,
providing for smooth delivery during gearshifts and high
Current Diesel Engines
rpms. Another key advantage for cars and trucks with V-
Inline-Four Diesel: 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI
type engines is the decreased amount of space required
V6 Diesel: 2015 Ram Trucks 1500 EcoDiesel
in the engine compartment, providing more passenger
V8 Turbodiesel: 2015 Ford Super Duty
space and larger crumple zones.
Get rid of the old notion of gray billows of diesel smoke
Boxer/Flat Engine
spewing out of raucous 18-wheelers. Modern, cleanburning diesel engines are slowly but surely becoming
Current Boxer/Flat Engines
more popular in America. Technically, the internal
Flat Four: 2015 Subaru WRX STI
combustion that occurs in a diesel engine doesn’t
Flat Six: 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera
require a spark but ignites due to the high
compression of the higher-energy diesel fuel. The air
Manny Pacquiao has nothing to do with this one. The
is first compressed and heats to very high
term “boxer” engine comes from the pistons that lay
temperatures; then the fuel is injected and the air
horizontally toward one another, similar to two opposing
ignites. And though diesel engines can come in
boxers touching gloves at the outset of a bout. All of the
various cylinder numbers, they differ from their gas
pistons in a boxer/flat engine form two banks — one on
counterparts specifically because they use
each side of a single crankshaft.
compression rather than a spark to ignite the
compressed fuel-to-air mixture before injecting it into
The boxer/flat engine also happens to do more than just
the combustion chamber. But it’s more than just how
sound intimidating. It allows for a lower center of gravity
combustion is set up: By virtue of the fact that higher
than inline/straight and V-type engines, which lends
pressures are required for combustion, a diesel engine
improved handling. (There’s a reason Porsche uses the
has to be built like a tank to withstand the abuse. As a
Boxer engine in their 911, Boxster and Cayman sports
result, they tend to last longer than standard internal
cars.) Boxer engines, however, tend to be larger, making
combustion engines.
it difficult to make the required space in a front-engine
compartment, but Subaru — the only other carmaker
Diesel engines also operate at a higher efficiency rate
currently using a boxer engine — manages to do so
— the rate by which they convert their diesel fuel into
quite successfully.
energy. Gas is about 30 percent efficient, while diesel
operates at a whopping 45 percent efficiency rate.
Diesel engines also provide the kind of benefits driving
enthusiasts love — more torque in the low rev range. A
diesel engine can possess fewer horses than an equally
February
20th, 2015
SWASH | EXPRESS CLOTHING CARE
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cylindered gas engine but produce significantly more
torque, since diesel fuel’s density is higher than gas and
contains approximately 15 percent more mechanical
energy. (Amos Kwon)
GADGETS
KITCHEN SAFE
If you´re really in love with your wardrobe and go crazy
about the feeling of dressing a crisp and clean piece
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from yourself and helps form good habits, by placing in
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The WineCruzer Is a Piece of Heavy-Duty
Luggage For Your Bottles
February
20th, 2015
YETI
Let’s say you’re traveling back from Napa and you have
a couple of really nice bottles you want to bring home
with you. Usually your first step is to wrap those bottles
in your dirty laundry and cram them in your luggage as
snug as possible. Your next step is to pray. Instead of
worrying about your entire wardrobe getting dyed a nice
shade of Pinot Noir, get the WineCruzer. Each case has
been designed to meet all TSA transport and shipping
regulations while keeping your wine cushioned and free
from UV ray damage, heat spoilage, and contamination.
Complete with a pull handle and wheels, the cases
aren’t a nuisance when you’re navigating the airport. If
you want to keep the contents of your suitcase safe and
We hate when our favorite beverage loses its frosty (or
piping hot) goodness before we can fully enjoy it.
That’s why we over-engineered our Rambler Tumblers
with kitchen-grade 18/8 stainless steel and double-wall
vacuum insulation. Rambler Tumblers keep ice 2X
longer than plastic tumblers and are designed for
maximum ice retention – and work just as well for hot
beverages. Rambler Tumblers are BPA free, including
the crystal clear lid, so you can gauge the level of your
frosty beverage as it slides down the pipe. $29.99
http://yeticoolers.com/rambler-tumblers/
your wine intact, get a WineCruzer. $155
February
20th, 2015
Bulgari Octo Maserati Limited Edition
Watch
Make Your Bed Smart With Luna
Maserati’s 100th anniversary, the Italian car
Your bed is one of the most important, maybe even
manufacturer teamed up with Bulgari (celebrating its
favorite, pieces of furniture in your home. They’re
130th anniversary) to release the special Octo
essential for all kinds of reasons, but they’re definitely
Maserati Limited Edition chronograph watch.
not smart. We can adjust the temperature in our home
from the other side of the world, but our mattress is still
dumb. You can get crazy mattresses with sleep
numbers, multiple zones and huge price tags, or you can
check out Luna, the mattress cover version of that pill
Bradley Cooper took in Limitless. The smart mattress
cover is a mobile controlled learning computer that will
set and adjusted personalized temperatures in two
zones throughout the night. It will track your sleep
phases, heart rate and breathing rate–without having to
wear anything to bed. Luna will even wake you up at the
right time in your sleep cycle so you don’t feel hungover
all day. Luna even has plans to take over your smart
home by automatically locking your doors, turning off
your lights and making your coffee in the morning. $199
The watch will be limited to just 1914 pieces in
reference to the year Maserati was founded with each
wearing a sticker price of 10,150 euros. The time on
the watch is shown on a champlevé dial which
necessitates a time-consuming process to construct.
First, the cells which will support accents of enamel
are carved and etched and then the enameled parts
are fired after the enamel is applied and polished by
hand.
On the dial, Maserati’s famous Trident logo also
features with a number of bright blue elements also
apparent including with the blue alligator-print leather
strap. Finally, the Octo Maserati Limited Edition
chronograph watch is water resistant to 100 meters.
EVENTS
February
20th, 2015
The Amelia Island Concours Silent Auction
3:00 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Plaza 1
Guardians of Porsche Wine Maker’s Dinner
6:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Talbot Ballroom
$295 per person. Reservations required:
www.ameliaconcours.org
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
The Porsche Driving Experience
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015
The Shop at the Concours
7 a.m.
Departs from the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport.
Driver’s meeting at 7 a.m. Activities to include a highspeed ride in the latest Porsche and an entrant
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Santa Maria 1
participation autocross.
$220 per car (2 people included). Open to the Public –
RM Auctions Amelia Island Sale Preview
Reservations Required: www.ameliaconcours.org
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*Ownership of a Porsche is not required. Must be
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Ocean Front Lawn
18 years of age to participate in the high-speed
For more information: www.rmauctions.com or call (800)
experience portion of the event.
211-4371 or (519) 352-4575
Open to Public, Thursday morning by appointment
Eight Flags Road Tour
8:30 a.m.
Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS)
Departs from The Ritz-Carlton main driveway. The
(Only East Coast appearance)
tour stops at various points on and around Amelia
2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Free to the public
Island and concludes with a public display and lunch in
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Plaza II
downtown Fernandina Beach.
“Recharge here!” at AFAS’s complimentary mobile
Open to Concours Registered Vehicles Only
phone charging station
February
20th, 2015
McIntosh Sound Lounge
Book Signings
12 noon - 5 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Room Seven
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Talbot Pre-Function
Hasselblad Automotive Photography Exhibit
Design DNA of Iconic Cars Seminar
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
3 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Designers from General Motors, Mercedes-Benz and
Porsche will discuss the responsibility of the design
team to maintain the DNA as new cars are designed
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
and developed.
Poster signing to follow
$30 per person –Tickets can be purchased online
www.ameliaconcours.org or at the door on the day of
9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Free to the public
the event. Open to the Public. Limited Seating.
RM Auctions Amelia Island Sale Reception
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Grand Ballroom
Test Drives – Various Manufacturers
For more information, email Lauren Udzbinac at
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
lauren@rmauctions.com or call
The Ritz-Carlton & The Golf Club of Amelia Island, Front
(800) 211-4371 or (519) 352-4575
Driveway
Registered Bidders Only
Complimentary
duPont Registry Live Aeroport Reception (click
Automobilia and Luxury Lifestyle Merchants
here for more details)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Fernandina Beach Airport
Open to Public
$125 per person. For more information, please call
Tim Webber at (407) 649-9190
RM Auctions Amelia Island Sale Preview
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Ocean Front Lawn
For more information: www.rmauctions.com or call (800)
211-4371 or (519) 352-4575
Open to Public
10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
February
20th, 2015
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015
MotorXpo
Test Drives – Various Manufacturers
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Vendors and cars on display on the first hole of the Golf
The Ritz-Carlton & The Golf Club of Amelia Island,
Club of Amelia Island
Front Driveway
Free Admission
Complimentary
Cars & Coffee at the Concours presented by
Heacock Classic Car Insurance
10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Over 250 classic and exotic cars from local car clubs will
be displayed on the 10th and 18th fairways of the Golf
The Car Guys of Television
Club of Amelia Island. Vehicles must be pre-
10:30 a.m.
registered to participate
Learn about the challenges of producing an
Free Admission
automotive television show
Racer and Broadcaster Tommy Kendall will moderate
12 noon - 5 p.m.
a panel to include: Wayne Carini - Chasing Classic
Cars; Ray Evernham - Americarna; Peter Klutt Legendary Motorcar; Barry Meguiar - Meguiar's Car
Crazy; Bob Varsha - Auto Racing Television
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Commentator and Dale Walksler - What's in the Barn.
Poster signing follows seminar
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$30 per person –Tickets can be purchased online
www.ameliaconcours.org or at the door on the day of
Automobilia and Luxury Lifestyle Merchants
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
the event. Open to the Public. Limited Seating.
RM Auctions Amelia Island Sale
11 a.m.
Open to Public
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Grand Ballroom
Admission is for registered bidders, sellers and
9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Free to the public
credentialed media only. For more information, visit
www.rmauctions.com or call (800) 211-4371 or (519)
352-4575
Book Signings
11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Chairman’s Welcome
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Talbot Pre-Function
National Anthem
February
20th, 2015
Flyover
Breitling Cocktail Reception
Judges Introduction
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Talbot Pre-Function and
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Colonnade
Awards Presentation – Awards Tent. Presentation
By Invitation Only
includes Best in Show, Best in Class, Amelia and
Corporate Awards.
Mercedes-Benz Gala Dinner
Honoring Sir Stirling Moss, OBE
General Admission Adult: $100/$80*
7:30 p.m.
General Admission Youth 12- 18 years old: $40
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island - Talbot Ballroom
General Admission Children under 12: admitted free
Black Tie Optional, Reservations Required:
with paying adult ticket.
www.ameliaconcours.org
Active Duty Military and immediate family: $40 with
By Invitation Only
Active Duty ID available on site only.
General Admission with early entry (8:30 a.m.): $100*
After Party presented by McIntosh
Limited quantities.
9:00 p.m. – 1:45 a.m.
Music by DJ and Cash Bar
Club Amelia: $425* per person includes: admission to
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island - Lobby
the Concours, VIP parking, collector program,
Open to Public
continental breakfast, lunch, snack, three drink tickets
and cash bar. Limited availability.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015
Concours and More: $170* per person includes:
General Admission ticket with early entry (8:30 a.m.),
The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
event poster and lunch inside The Ritz-Carlton.
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Limited availability.
The Golf Club of Amelia Island
*purchased in advance
10th & 18th Fairways
Exhibitors
9:45 a.m.
Bentley, BMW, BMW Group Classic, Breitling,
Honoree Sir Stirling Moss, OBE enters the show field
Brumos, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Infiniti, Jaguar,
from the Awards Tent
Lamborghini, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz,
Porsche and SRT.
10:30 a.m.
Vintage Fashion Show presented by Fashion Group
International,
North Florida, Inc. – Awards Tent
Luxury Car Displays
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday – Sunday
Show Field, Golf Club of Amelia Island
The Ritz-Carlton, Front Entrance
February
20th, 2015
Open to the Public With Show Ticket
12 noon - 5 p.m.
MotorXpo
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Vendors of Automobilia on the first hole of the Golf Club
of Amelia Island
Open to the public
2015 Taste of Speed at PDK Airport,
Atlanta
Book Signings
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Show Field, Golf Club of Amelia Island – in James
Edition Midway
James Edition Midway
Luxury Lifestyle Merchants
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
North end of the Show Field, Golf Club of Amelia Island
THIS EVENT BENEFITS BERT'S BIG
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Show field, Golf Club of Amelia Island
ADVENTURE. $10.00 FROM EVERY TICKET WILL
BE DONATED TO THIS INCREDIBLE CHARITY.
Tickets are all inclusive: Red Carpet walk, Step &
Repeat photo opp, Champagne Toast, Premium
Automobilia
Brand Bar serving Deep Eddy Vodka Signature
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cocktails, Chef prepared passed Hors d'oeuvres,
Show Field, Golf Club of Amelia Island
samples of boutique spirits including Special Edition
JR Revelry Bourbon and Cigar Lounge, For
entertainment: Haute sounds from 5X Grammy
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nominated Musician Ashanti Floyd, Runway Fashion
Show by Image Rock Live, Ariel Cirque Performers,
Million Dollar display of Exotic Cars plus a Private
Show Field
Jet hop; and much much more.
“Recharge Here!” at AFAS’s Complimentary mobile
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Sunday, May 3,
2015 at 12:00 AM (EDT)http://tasteofspeed.com/
February
20th, 2015
Georgia ½ Mile Private Runway
VIR Full Course Track Event
Shootout!!
Time is running out for Early
Registration!
March 9th and 10th
This incredible 2-DAY event will be held on September
12th and 13th, 2015 at the Prestigious Heaven’s
Landing Airport (www.heavenslanding.com) in Clayton,
Ga. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains this airport is
Dear FCA Members,
more of a work of art then a place to land your
vehicle’s Top Speed down Heavens Landing’s private
The event is only one month away and time is
running out to register at the early registration rate.
Early registration ends 2/26 so if you have not
returned your registration please do so before the
rates go up. I have attached the registration sheet.
If you have not sent in your registration but plan to
attend please reply to this email so that we can add
you to the list.
5069 ft runway and race door-to-door against the
Hope to See You There!
competitor of their choice!! See what it’s finally like to
Jim Meek
race without the restrictions of speed limits, on what is
Ferrari Club of America
basically your own private interstate in the mountains!!
Southeast Regional Director
plane……….or in our case race your cars!! Come join
us for 2 FULL DAYS of, side-by-side, HALF MILE
racing at this rare and exclusive location. All of our
participants will be given a chance to take their
This event is limited to only 135 cars per day and is
sure to sell out quick!! So register today and we
promise to make your automotive DREAMS come
Event Details:
Come Join the Southeast Region as we host our
annual Virginia International Raceway track days.
true!!
http://wannagofast.com/
If you haven’t been to VIR before it is considered one
of the most technical tracks anywhere and we have it
full course for two days! There will be 3 run groups
including beginner, intermediate and advanced with
plenty of track time for all. The past few years we
have only had about 50 cars spread across 3 run
groups so there is plenty of open track with little
congestion.
February
20th, 2015
Street Smarts Teen Driving Class at
Atlanta Motorsports Park
For those new to the track this is a great way to get
started. An instructor will ride with you to show you the
track, teach you how to drive it and keep you safe.
VIR has plenty of run off so even if you go off track you
have should have room to recover.
Driving instructors will be provided at no extra
charge for all run groups
Frequently Asked Question’s How long is the AMP Street Smarts Teen Driving
Program?
For More information please contact Jim Meek
This is a one-day class. (8:30 am to 4:00 pm)
at jmeek@FCA-NC.org or call (252)321-0606
How often do you hold the Teen Driving School?
Yearly, one Saturday per month
Only $595 per driver. All Members & their
Friends are Welcome
Details and to Download the Inspection Form at
www.FCA-NC.org
What is the curriculum for the program?
·
Driving Exercises
In a controlled environment, teens get behind the
wheel of a new BMW 3 Series and experience a
wide range of driving conditions. AMP driving
instructors are in the vehicle with the teens giving
immediate feedback on safety precautions and
vehicle handling corrections as students respond to
real-world scenarios.
February
20th, 2015
Skid Control
Target Fixation
We will use our cutting edge skid pad to teach them
skid control.
AMP driving instructors teach students to focus on
where the vehicle needs to be rather than on the
object they are trying to avoid.
“Ice Hill”
Is there a cost for the AMP Street Smarts Teen
Driving Program?
We will use our first of its kind “Ice Hill” to demonstrate
real world, reactionary scenarios where by remote
control we can “pop” up water jets for them to avoid on
a polished slick surface; similar to that of a car, child or
object, “springing” up before you.
Car Control
Learning vehicle dynamics help drivers safely maintain
control of their car at all times and experience the
importance of patience in the process of managing the
load transfer of the vehicle.
Yes, $249.00 per student
Where is the Teen Driving Program located?
All programs will be held only at Atlanta Motorsports
Park in Dawsonville, GA 30534. You can review our
tentative schedule here. You can also been added to
our database to receive an e-mail when the next
school opens by contacting us here. We send these
emails out within 60 days of each class date.
Is there a limit to the number of students per class?
Accident Avoidance
Yes. The maximum number of students per class is
10. We’ve found that this give each student the
adequate amount of time behind the wheel.
Maneuvering vehicles through a series of courses
simulating real-life road conditions, students learn what
best to do in the event of an unexpected hazard.
Is there an age requirement?
Braking
The AMP Streets Smarts Teen Driving Program is
available to either Leaner’s Permit or Licensed
drivers, ages 15 to 17.
Teens learn effective ways to handle unexpected
braking and panic stops before an accident occurs.
Is there a pre-requisite for attending the class?
Yes. Each student must have the minimum allowed
by the State Motors Vehicle Department where they
are licensed.
·
February
20th, 2015
Student’s minimum age is 15 years old. Must
have 25 hours of basic driving experience (behind
the wheel) with a parent of guardian.
Does the Street Smarts Teen Driving Program
provide vehicles to use in the class?
Yes. Students will have the ability to drive new 2015
BMW 328i vehicles provided by BMW NA.
·
Must be permitted for a minimum of 6 months
prior to registering for AMP Street Smarts Teen
Driving.
Does the AMP Street Smarts Teen Driving Program
provide certificates for discounted insurance?
Does my parent need to attend the class with me?
No. We only require parents or guardians to check
you into the class. We are open to them attending for
breakfast, getting to know the instructors but once the
class has started, we ask that they wait in our
member’s clubhouse. At the end of the day, we will
allow students to demonstrate techniques to parents
during ride-a-longs.
Not at this time.
Can I Cancel after I register or receive a refund?
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations within 48
hours before class or no shows.
Do I need a waiver signed by my parents?
www.AtlantaMotorsportsPark.com
Yes. All minor students MUST have a waiver signed by
their parent or guardian. All minors will be asked to
sign a separate waiver as well. The Parent/Guardian
must deliver the signed waivers in person or the waiver
must be notarized prior to being presented at the
school.
Do “race car” drivers teach the classes?
Absolutely not! The AMP Street Smart Driving
Instructor’s are experienced in different driving
programs and driving education schools. This program
is not about racing and will not teach any techniques
regarding racing.
February
20th, 2015
During the first sessions a coach will ride in the passenger seat,
and teach the driver high performance driving techniques. All new
drivers need to participate is a helmet (available rentals), and an
inspection to be sure their car is roadworthy. Beginners are given
a thorough briefing and are introduced to their coach before they
drive their car on the track. The initial "A Group" for beginning
HPDE drivers, teaches smoothness, awareness, and driving a
proper, safe and efficient line on track. A priority is also placed on
learning basic car control skills such as late bssraking, proper
shifting and understanding the concept of the apex of a turn.
While A group has significant passing restrictions to maintain a
conservative pace, the B - Intermediate, C - Advanced, and D Race-prepped groups have progressively more flexible passing
Barber Motorsports Park
rules and advanced level coaching. There is NEVER any
Barber Motorsports Park for $199!
competition — wheel to wheel or timed laps — in our programs.
Monday - February 23, 2015
Registration Fee: $325.00
Hooked on Driving HPDE Programs are safe experiences for all,
an enjoyable time for every driver — and to assure that our
drivers come away with much more confidence in handling their
Atlanta Motorsports Park
Atlanta Motorsports Park May 2
Saturday - May 2, 2015
car in an emergency situation. Hooked On Driving customers
frequently are heard saying that they've had, "The time of their
lives!".
Registration Fee: $299.00
Hooked On Driving is a leading provider of performance driving
http://www.hookedondriving.com/home
programs, commonly known as an high performance driving
experience (HPDE), or high performance driving school (HPDS).
These programs are run on Track Days, at regional tracks such as
Thunderhill Raceway, Laguna Seca, Reno-Fernley, Pocono,
Autobahn Country club, and many others. See below for a complete
list of Track day venues. We give drivers of high performance cars
and sports cars the opportunity to drive their cars on a race track.

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