Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M hillclimb at Goodwood FOS 2009 on video

599 GTB and California also on video

By Thami Masemola
July 6, 2009 8:13 PM
Filed Under: European, Ferrari, Supercars

Ferrari showed off three of its latest supercars to fans at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Spectators were appropriately treated to a show of speed when the three Italian stallions completed the 1.16 mile Sunday Times Supercar Run hillclimb. Present were the Scuderia Spider 16M, the 599 GTB Fiorano with the HGTE package and the baby California.

The 510hp (375kW) Scuderia Spider swept over the hillclimb in a time of 59 seconds and there is video to prove it. Similarly the other two did well on the challenge and they too are on video to show it all off. Depending on who is asked the blue skies that prevailed through the weekend were quite welcome, although a few drops of rain might have made things even more spectator-friendly.

The California represents a completely new range for Ferrari. Under its bonnet blows a 4.3-litre V8 producing 460hp (338kW) and 485Nm of torque. First revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show the 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE was recently shaken down quite thoroughly by none other than one Michael Schumacher in a spectacular video. It is a race-spec road car with features like a stiffened suspension, modified damper settings and a new sport exhaust sound.

Source: Ferrari

Press Release (Click to expand)

FERRARI SCUDERIA SPIDER 16M COMPLETES THE SUPERCAR RUN IN UNDER 1 MINUTE AT THE GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

Ferrari showcased three of its latest supercars in the Sunday Times Supercar Runs at the Goodwood Festival of Speed: the innovative Ferrari California, the remarkable 599 GTB Fiorano with HGTE package, and the limited edition Scuderia Spider 16M. To the appreciation of packed crowds which lined the hillclimb under gorgeous blue skies throughout the weekend, Ferrari fans were thrilled by the distinctive growl and bark of the V8 and V12 engines that make the Prancing Horse cars such a fan's favourite at this event.

In a remarkable demonstration of driving finesse and incredible agility, the Scuderia Spider 16M completed the 1.16 mile hillclimb in an incredible time of 59 seconds - and a video of this astonishing drive is available for download. It makes compelling viewing.

Also available for download are similar videos of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with HGTE package and the Ferrari California, with an additional "over-the-shoulder" shot of the California which demonstrates the latest addition to the Ferrari range is every inch a true thoroughbred Ferrari. These videos are broadcast quality files which are available free of copyright for editorial purposes only.

In addition to the videos and images attached to this release, a further selection of images of all the Ferrari cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed are available from the Ferrari North Europe press office, including the three Ferrari cars participating in the Sunday Times Supercar Run, the Championship winning 2008 F1 driven by Marc Gene, and all the historical and classic cars on display or participating in other hillclimb categories.