Mighty LaFerrari

During the developmental stages of the Ferrari Enzo successor it was known by a variety of names including the F70 and the F150 Project but when the most powerful Ferrari debuted at the Geneva Motor Show – it came with a name intended to signify that this is truly the most incredible Ferrari ever built. As I said when LaFerrari debuted…this isn’t just another Ferrari – this is THE Ferrari.

LaFerrari follows in the footsteps of some truly remarkable sports cars including the GTO, the F40, the F50 and the mighty Enzo but in developing LaFerrari, the engineers wanted to build more than just a high performance supercar…so they made it an ultra high performance hybrid. The result is a supercar that is fitting of the LaFerrari name with technical specifications and details that make it one of the most remarkable vehicles in the history of the automotive industry. Not only is LaFerrari the most powerful road going Ferrari ever built but thanks to the race proven HY-KERS hybrid assist system, LaFerrari is also one of the most efficient.

LaFerrari is powered by a high revving V12 that churns out an impressive 789 horsepower and 516lb-ft of torque but with the HY-KERS hybrid assist setup, the overall output of LaFerrari sits at 950 horsepower and “greater than” 664lb-ft of torque. This power is channeled to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual clutch automatic that helps the 2,400 pound LaFerrari rip from a stop to 62 miles per hour in “under 3 seconds” with a top speed that is promised to top 217 miles per hour. Ferrari has yet to offer exact performance figures (0-62, top speed, etc) but I would be willing to bet that they will be equal or very, very close to those posted by the Lamborghini Veneno. 499 examples of LaFerrari will be built with a selling price of $1.5 million US dollars and Sergio Marchionne has stated that they are all spoken for.

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A quick rundown of the vitals:
Vehicle: Lamborghini Veneno/LaFerrari (bolded)
Production numbers: 3 / 499
Price: $4.6 million / $1.5 million
Engine: 6.5L V12 / 6.3L V12 with hybrid assist
Horsepower:740 / 950
Lb-Ft of Torque:Not Available / >664
Transmission: 7-speed automated manual / 7-speed dual clutch automatic
Drive: Permanent all wheel / Rear wheel
Curb Weight: 3,190lb / 2,420lb
0-62: 2.8s / Below 3.0s
Top Speed: 221mph / >217mph
Intangibles: Full race car design / Race proven hybrid drive system

When you look at many of the statistics side by side, LaFerrari seems to have a substantial advantage with a considerably lower curb weight and around 210 more horsepower while likely also having a significant advantage in torque. However, the fact that the Lamborghini Veneno utilizes the full carbon fiber body and chassis with a state of the art all wheel drive system, allowing this heavier and less powerful vehicle to post preliminary performance figures that are better than those offer by LaFerrari indicate that the Lamborghini makes better use of the available power.

LaFerrari has gobs more power and is more efficient thanks to the HY-KERS hybrid assist system but the Lamborghini Veneno will seemingly be the quicker and faster of the two. As much as I would like to side with the stunning sharp lines and the performance advantage of the Lambo – I have to pick LaFerrari as the better of the two new Italian supercars. Add to the 950 horsepower drivetrain and the hybrid efficiency of LaFerrari a price tag that is less than a third of the Veneno while also being easier (in theory) to get with 496 more copies sold to the public – LaFerrari is deserving of the title of being the world’s greatest supercar…For now.

Between the Lamborghini Veneno and LaFerrari, which supercar do you think is deserving of being named the greatest supercar in the world? Tell us in the comments below!

2013 Lamborghini Veneno

March 4, 2013. In the year of its 50th anniversary Automobili Lamborghini is presenting an extremely exclusive model at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Only three unique units of the Lamborghini Veneno will be built and sold. Its design is consistently focused on optimum aerodynamics and cornering stability, giving the Veneno the real dynamic experience of a racing prototype, yet it is fully homologated for the road. With a maximum output of 552 kW / 750 hp, the Lamborghini Veneno accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds and the top speed for this street-legal racing car stands at 355 km/h. It is priced at three million Euros plus tax - and all three units have already been sold to customers.

The Lamborghini Veneno features a twelve-cylinder power unit with a displacement of 6.5 liters, an extremely fast-shifting 7-speed ISR transmission with 5 driving modes and permanent all-wheel drive, as well as a racing chassis with pushrod suspension and horizontal spring/damper units. Above all, however, the Veneno benefits from the very special expertise that Automobili Lamborghini possesses in the development and execution of carbon-fiber materials - the complete chassis is produced as a CFRP monocoque, as is the outer skin of this extreme sports car. The inside, too, features innovative, Lamborghini-patented materials such as Forged Composite and CarbonSkin.

Fully in keeping with the tradition of the brand, the name of the Veneno originates from a legendary fighting bull. Veneno is the name of one of the strongest and most aggressive fighting bulls ever. He is also famous for being one of the fastest bulls in the history of bullfighting. His name became popular in 1914, when he fatally wounded the famous torero José Sánchez Rodríguez during the bullfight in the arena Sanlúcar de Barrameda's, Andalusia, Spain. 


The Lamborghini Veneno brings the aerodynamic efficiency of a racing prototype to the road. Every detail of its form pursues a clear function - exceptional dynamics, optimum downforce with minimal drag and perfect cooling of the high-performance engine. Yet the Veneno is unmistakably a Lamborghini; it sticks firmly to the consistent design philosophy of all the super sports cars from Sant'Agata Bolognese. That includes the extreme proportions, as well as the powerfully arrow-shaped front end and the interplay between razor-sharp lines and precise surfaces.

The entire front end of the Lamborghini Veneno has been laid out for perfect airflow and downforce. The front end works as a large aerodynamic wing. Large channels guide the air to the outlets in the front hood and in front of the windshield, as well as to the front wheels. Characteristic for Lamborghini is the Y shape of the angular headlamps that reach well into the fenders as well as the scissor doors.

The division of the fenders from the car body is a reference to the world of sport prototypes and optimizes at the same time the aerodynamic flow. The side line of the Veneno is therefore dominated by enormous sills and the mighty wheel arches front and rear. Here, too, sophisticated aerodynamics ensure perfect airflow to the large openings for engine cooling and intake air.

Just like the front end, the rear of the Lamborghini Veneno has also been optimized for underbody aerodynamics and high speed cornering stability. The smooth underbody transitions into a substantial diffuser framing the four sizable exhaust pipes divided by a splitter to increase the level of downforce peak. Large openings serve to ventilate the engine bay and manage the airflow to the rear wing, with the only sealed area at the rear being reserved for the license plate. The rear lights, including brake lights, indicator lights and fog lights, pick up the Y theme as well. The engine cover sports six wedge-shaped openings, with the focus here, too, on optimum dissipation of heat from the engine. The engine cover extends into a large central "shark" fin, which improves efficiency during braking and rear-end stability, by delivering additional downforce at high yaw angles and thus increasing the high-speed cornering performance. 

The Veneno is further proof of Automobili Lamborghini's unique competence in CFRP-based lightweight design. A monocoque made from carbon-fiber reinforced polymer forms the basis of the Veneno. It is largely similar to the Aventador monocoque - as are the aluminum sub-frames front and rear - although its form has been adapted to the new design. All exterior parts are made from CFRP. The Lamborghini Veneno meets all safety and registration requirements worldwide, and naturally also incorporates a full complement of safety systems from airbags through to the adapted ESP handling system.

Carbon fiber dominates the interior of the Lamborghini Veneno, too. The carbon fiber monocoque becomes visible inside the car in the area of the central tunnel and the sills. The two lightweight bucket seats are made from Lamborghini's patented Forged Composite. The woven carbon-fiber CarbonSkin® is used to clad the entire cockpit, part of the seats and the headliner. This unique material is soaked in a very special kind of resin that stabilizes the fiber structure, while allowing the material to remain supple. Like a hi-tech fabric, this extremely fine-looking carbon-fiber matting fits perfectly to any form, and it reduces weight.

The racing personality has been transferred also to the instrument panel. It has been completely redesigned and now, thanks to an aggressive graphics and to the introduction of some additional features like the G-meter, provides all necessary information to the driver for control of the car. 

Baby Seats

We all want protection from the items we bring into our homes, especially when those items are for our infants and babies. Obviously baby seats for vehicles and platforms are at the height of our protection priority list.

Browse items from manufacturers you know and trust for baby seats that employ advanced style and cutting-edge features to ensure you have the protection you need. You'll also want to consider several other factors when you store for baby car seats.

Many producers offer convenient baby seats that can work with both your car seat and your baby stroller. Parents that want to transfer a sleeping baby from the baby stroller to the car seat with little interruption will love these brilliant baby seats.

Convertible car seats are another option. While you won't likely be able to band these designs into buggies, you'll only store once for up to 3 baby seats. Many sports convertible car seats modify from rear- to front-facing style, then convert to enhancers.

When shopping for baby seats that turn to enhancers, it's very important to note the major variations between designs ideal for vehicles and those ideal for meal platforms. Both styles of enhanced seats are developed to raise your baby closer to the mature level for a car seat belt or a desk surface. But car enhancers are more likely to be cushioned, presenting small arm sets. While desk enhancers are more likely to be a sleek, shaped shape, possibly with a food plate and a t-strap or other utilize four legs.

The main kinds of Baby Safety Seats available are:

Booster-seats plus Cushions: These kinds of seats are for teenagers and can deliver relaxation and security for babies suitable into categories two and three, with some seats/cushions being developed simply for the higher end of the age scale although most seats of this type tend to be developed in order to be tailored to a broader age variety of teenagers. These can variety from full seats like the ones above or simply brought up pillows that allow frequent mature seatbelts to be placed over the baby. These seats can be fixed in safely to the platform of a frequent chair and are held in position further by a well-adjusted car seat belt.

Rear-facing baby seats - developed towards categories 0/0+, i.e. infants of ages which range from birth to 6-9 months/12-15 months these seats are suitable for travel in both the front and rear side of a vehicle, although these seats should not be placed in the top side traveler chair of a car that contains Safety bags. Rear-facing baby seats give ideal protection for infants which mean that it is advised that these kinds of seats are used for infants until the point they physically grow out of it.

Forward-facing Baby seats - These kinds of seats are developed towards babies of group 1 age/weight requirements. There is a large central utilize, crisscrossing over and obtaining your baby in position, with a use at the platform of the chair, guaranteeing the baby won't glide out from beneath constraints. It's also brought up and developed for relaxation.

Baby Gyms & Play Mats

Baby gyms and play mats provide baby with an amusing and joyful time even before he or she can stand or sit. For young infants, baby gyms motivate attaining, raising the head and seated up. Mature infants can learn impact and cause, and even begin understanding music and terms. Gyms and play mats are excellent baby presents too, for baby showers or for other vacations. Baby gyms and play mats are a must have for all infants. Babies are not only interested by the various toys and games in the baby gyms and play mats; their neurological and body abilities are designed as well. Baby gyms are very practical to store and use as they are light-weight.

Baby mats are usually created of very smooth and cushioning components that create it very relaxed for baby to either lay still or move around and play. Most of them are created with many shades and styles; however some are even more complex and created with accessories and rattles that pick up the interest of infants while they lay there.

A baby gym with a very small mat won't provide your baby much space to discover. Infants often still use their baby gyms consistently after they understand how to shift, so consider baby's wish to shift around when picking a gym. The size of any clinging toys and games is also essential. Infants might like to look at the toys and games, but won't be able to pick up on them for a while, so it's not essential that small baby hands are able to arrive at them. Mature babies will want to bat and pick up the toys and games, and won't like it if the toys and games are right in their experience. It's best to select a baby gym with flexible toys and games and actions that you can change depending on your baby's needs.

Some baby gyms come with many toys and games, while others have just a few and can be extended later. Look for toys and games that will motivate baby to pull, reach, crinkle, press and even flavor. Infants also really like to look at their own insights, so a little replicated toy is a plus. Infants are amazingly powerful, so provide the toys and games a company tug to see if they remain connected to the toy bar.

In the first few months babies change very rapidly so, you may want to select a baby gym that can provide several developing levels. Is it only fun when baby is gazing up at the clinging toys and games, or does it have interesting belly time opportunities, too? Can the baby gym be experienced by a baby who is familiar with to sit up? Are there any extra components that can be included to create the gym appropriate for a mature baby? Since the baby gym is for baby, most baby gyms have an extremely baby concept. However, you can select from many different styles, from festival to creatures in the area, and many shades, from pastels to strong shades. A few baby gyms have smooth, contemporary styles, or are created by wonderful maintainable timber in combination with your house's decorations.