The Pininfarina-designed Ferrari Superamerica combines Ferrari 12-cylinder
berlinetta performance with a highly original, innovative take on the
convertible concept.
The Superamerica is the first production car to adopt an innovative rotating
roof movement in combination with electrochromic technology developed
exclusively for glass surfaces of these dimensions, with Saint Gobain.
The Fioravanti-patented rotating roof concept allows the Superamerica driver
to electrically drop the top in 10 seconds flat, making it the world’s
fastest convertible berlinetta (320 Km/h top speed).
Derived from the 575M Maranello, the Superamerica is available with either
an F1-style or manual gearbox. Its big 12-cylinder engine has been boosted
to deliver 540 hp too. The new car can also be fitted with the GTC Handling
package which offers Ferrari’s very latest high-tech features including
carbon ceramic brakes.
The Superamerica’s unusual electric roof has been dubbed Revocromico to
highlight the unique combination of its rearward rotation movement and
electrochromic technology. It has a carbon-fibre structure and the boot
capacity remains unchanged whether the roof is open or closed too. The glass
rear window also acts as a highly effective wind deflector when the roof is
open.
The use of electrochromic glass means that the driver can completely control
the level of light entering the cockpit. There are five tint levels
available and the glass can go from dark to light in under a minute, at the
touch of a button.
The Ferrari Superamerica is a limited edition model and will be premiered at
Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows next January.
