Monterey – August 20th, 2006
Pininfarina creates a dream machine
If you could have any car in the world, what would it be? Well, car collector
James Glickenhaus shelled out more than R21 million to have Pininfarina
produce this one-of-a-kind 60s inspired Ferrari P4/5 for his collection.
The Ferrari P4/5 is straight out of every child's fantasy world. Inspired by the
legendary Ferrari 330 P4, the car is based on the equally-fabled Ferrari Enzo.
The original P4 first caught enthusiasts' attention when three of the four
created crossed the line in the top three spots of the 1967 24 Hours of
Daytona.
Designed, engineered and built by Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina, the car
uses more than 200 specially developed components. With a bodyshell
constructed entirely of carbon fibre, a single-shell windscreen dominates the
central body, and the transparent rear windscreen also acts as an engine
cover from which the ceramic-coated exhaust tips protrude.
But the manufacturer is quick to stress that the bespoke machine is more than
just a feast for the eyes.
Great attention has been paid to the aerodynamics, with continuous testing at
the Pininfarina's Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Research Centre in Turin,
Italy. Of course, restyling was not restricted to the outside of the car - the
interior was completely redesigned to comply with the wishes of its owner.
Andrea Pininfarina, chairman and chief executive of the company that bears his
name, says, "These coach-built vehicles gives us a chance to demonstrate our
excellent creativity, making our know-how available to special customers in
order to provide a real personal experience that goes well beyond simply the
possibility of designing their own car".
P 4/5 Technical Specifications
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