Introducing The World’s First Ferrari Limousine

For many years, the Ferrari has been a symbol of class, speed, and style.  Now that legacy has been upgraded by the production of the world’s first Ferrari limousine.  Created from the body of the world class Ferrari 360 Modena, the limousine stretches nearly 20 feet long and seats 8 passengers.  The limo boasts 400 horsepower, can reach 60 miles per hour in less than 6 seconds, and has a top speed of 170 miles per hour, making this vehicle the fastest limo in the world.

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The limo was unveiled in September 2007 at the European Limousine and Chauffeur Show, held in the United Kingdom.  The black carbon fibre exterior turned more than a few heads at the show and its sleek styling is unmatched by any other style of limousine.  The interior mini bar was shunned in favor of extra seating and 9 foot gull wing doors.  The limo is stretched using hand built carbon fibre which allows the vehicle to retain its strength while still keeping it lightweight, less than 160kg more than the original car.  The limo also has a 3.6 litre V8 engine that is still visible behind a rear glass window.

(Images from FerrariLimo.co.uk)

The gull wing doors that allow the passengers to enter and exit in style are hydraulically powered, ensuring a smooth ascension.  The seats are carbon fibre racing seats that are equipped with five-point harnesses for safety.  Individuals that have ridden in the vehicle say that the ride hardly feels any different than riding in the original car that was used to make the creation, indicating that even though the vehicle has been stretched into a limousine, all of the properties that make the Ferrari so popular have been retained.

There are many unique amenities contained within the Ferrari limo.  Carbon roll over hoops and extra crash protection bars have been installed for additional safety.  A 10-inch flat screen monitor has been installed between each set of seats which are used to relay images from the cameras mounted on the exterior of the vehicle.  A slimline DVD along with six speaker surround sound system has also been installed for entertaining the passengers during their transport.

The Ferrari limo was commissioned by Style Limousines located in Manchester, England and built by Carbonyte UK.  The estimated cost of building the limo is around £200,000 for the upgrades plus the cost of the original car.  The limo is up for two Guiness World Records, one for the fastest limo in the world and one for the longest Ferrari in the world.  The length record is set to be confirmed in the weeks following the unveiling and the speed record is set to be tested in April of 2008.