Even Ferraris Get Plaque

by Robert Farago

Published: November 9th, 2008

“The Scuderia Spider 16M is available in a choice of two new signature colour schemes: the standard version is black with grey trim, while a tricolour livery is also available as part of the Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalisation Programme. [Translation:the 16M comes in a special color combo only available with this special edition– unless you’re willing to pay for it and wait an additional God knows how long.] The new car also sports a special plaque on its rear grille commemorating Ferrari’s 16th Constructor’s World title. The exclusivity of the interior is underscored by the silver ‘limited series’ plaque just above the air vents at the centre of the dashboard. [MONEY SHOT!] Other exclusive features include a roll-bar with carbon-fibre outer shell (hmmm) and a specific new generation audio system that can be combined with the removable customised Ferrari iPod Touch 16 GB with central dock just in front of the dashboard [not shown here because it probably looks like an after-birth, I mean after-thought].”

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JEC on Nov 09, 2008

The car looks good aside from the Walmart auto dept ricer plaque.

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Jayjaya29 on Nov 09, 2008

Why is the iPod Touch only 16gb? Can't afford the 32gb?

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