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Which automobile is the greatest supercar? Many would argue Ferrari.

Ferrari is one of the ideal sports automobile brands in the world. Enzo Ferrari, based in Marenello, Italy founded the company in 1947. Initially, known as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored race drivers and manufactured racecars, before they started the production of street-legal automobiles in the year 1947 as Ferrari S.p.A. However, till date the company still continues with its racing ventures, especially formula one.

The first Ferrari road automobile was the “1947 125 Sport”, powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine. The intent of manufacturing and selling road automobiles by Enzo was to fund Scuderia Ferrari. This automobile soon gained popularity and a reputation for excellence. Despite the gaining popularity, Enzo was reluctant in selling road cars. He believed that people were buying his automobiles for mere prestige and not for performance.

Ferrari soon emerged as a leading racecar manufacturer and a leading race team. Despite the success of the company, the internal tensions amongst the senior managers had reached boiling points. “Giralamo Gardini” the income manager had problems with the interference of Enzo’s wife Laura in the company. Their disputes and arguments finally led to the resignation of Gardini. Gardini had a strong support in the company. Scuderia manager, “Romolo Tavoni”, chief engineer “Carlo Chitti” and many others had to leave the company alongside Gardini. As a revolt against Ferrari these men formed a new company ATS, to compete with Ferrari. This was known as “The Great Walkout”. With the outburst of this walkout, the company lost one of their ideal racing customers the “Scuderia Serenissima”.

Before the large walkout, the company was working on the “250GTO”. This project then landed in the hands of a young engineer “Mauro Forghieri” and a long time racecar body maker, “Sergio Scaglietti”. This project soon managed to improve things for Ferrari. The Dino road automobiles and legendary models such as the “F275″ and “Daytona” prefabricated their way in the market and were amongst the ideal sellers.

The company witnessed a lot of competition in the primeval 60s due to the emergence of V8 engine powered “Shelby Cobra”. Ford also tried to purchase the company, but unsuccessful in their motives. In the year 1966 Fords, “GT-40 Mark 2″ engines dominated the “24 Hours Le Mans race”. After 1967, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) illegal the use of image engines over 3000cc, which heavily affected the upcoming Ferrari 330P models. To oppose this, Scuderia did not take part in the event.

The company also witnessed great challenges by Porsche in 1968 with models such as the “Porsche908″. However, the Ferrari 312PB models dominated the World Sports Automobile Championship in 1972.

Enzo died in the year 1988 and as a result, the company saw a large rise in the old automobile values as well as income of the new models. The signing of Michael Schumacher was a comeback for the Ferrari F1 Team. From 2004 till date, Fiat Group controls Ferrari and owns 56% stakes of the company.

The German maker Mercedes Benz introduces the newest C-Class model with design cues and performance features from the company’s AMG sports tuner.

The new Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG will roll out in the market with two variants: sedan and estate models. Both variants are equipped with a monstrous AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine capable of pumping out 336 kW / 457 hp and 600 Nm amount of peak torque. This naturally aspirated engine grants the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in a mere 4.5 seconds and can reach an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The automobile is equipped with a continuous dual-flow AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin oval tailpipes with massive cross-sections to reduce back pressure, according to Mercedes Benz. Along with high performance catalytic converter, the C 63 AMG complies with nearly all of the emissions standards including EU 4 and LEV-II. According to the NEDC, the new Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG achieves a fuel consumption of only 13.4 l/100 km and emits a mere amount of CO2 of 319 g/km. The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine is coupled with AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission to complete the powertrain package.

Like all other Mercedes Benz AMG models, the C 63 AMG comes with a wide array of interior and exterior components. Outside, the C 63 AMG features AMG bonnet with power domes, distinctive AMG radiator grille, flared front wings, AMG rear apron with a black diffusor insert, AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, AMG spoiler lip, EASY PACK gate and load-securing kit, headlamp Assist, and bi-xenon headlamps with cornering light function and headlamp cleaning. The C 63 AMG also comes with various wheel and tire combinations. These include the new 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a five-spoke design wrappe3d with tyres in size 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear). A 19-inch AMG titanium grey light-alloy wheels in a multi-spoke design is also acquirable as an optional feature. These high-gloss finish wheels are covered with 235/35 tyres (front) and 255/30 R 19 tyres at the rear.

On the inside, the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG offers the distinctive AMG sports seats with integrated head restraints, AMG performance steering wheel in a three-spoke design with a 365-mm rim diameter, flattened lower section, tubular-design AMG instrument cluster with AMG main menu, aluminium trim panels on dome, doors and centre console, armrest with roller-top compartment, AMG lettering and brushed stainless steel sports pedals, 1/3:2/3 split-fold rear seat backrest (saloon), /3:2/3 split-fold rear seat backrest (estate), AMG carbon-fibre trim, AMG velour floor mats, and Nappa leather upholstery, just to study the few. Safety feats include ISOFIX child seat attachment points in the rear, THERMATIC two-zone automatic climate control, knee bag on the driver’s side, airbags for the driver and front passenger, and Mercedes Benz’s PRE-SAFE system acquirable as an optional feature.

Technical features include improved multi-link independent rear suspension with increased track width, fade-resistant AMG high-performance brake system, and new 3-stage ESP with Sport function.

The company stated the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG will roll out in selected markets in Europe primeval in 2008 carrying a base manufacturer’s recommended retail price of 67,235 Euros ($95,782) for the sedan variant, and 69,853 Euros ($99,512 USD) for the estate. Probably this model will also roll out in the US market. Mercedes Benz lovers should watch out for this model instead of upgrading their auto parts (like Saab OEM parts).