2 Ferrari 612s on an All India tour - See post #87 for map & #145+ for pics! - Team-BHP

spawnofsatan · 18th February 2008, 08:33

SPEEDING BEAUTY
Ferrari to hit Mumbai roads on Feb 25
Mansi Kapur | TNN

Mumbai: If you are a Ferrari fan, Marine Drive is the place you should be around 11 am on February 25. For, the men from Maranello—the home of the prancing horse in Italy—have made plans to unleash the ultimate supercar on Mumbai roads. The move is aimed at creating awareness that Ferrari will officially launch its models in India in the coming months. Farhaad Vijay Arora, spokesperson of the Ferrari dealership in India, however, declined to comment on the event. However, sources said that the F430 will be the first model from the stable to be brought into India. The F430 will be available in both the coupe and spider trims.
“The plan is to drive the Ferraris around Marine Drive for a couple of hours, so that it creates a definite impression that Ferrari is coming to India,’’ they said. The cars will be driven by trained Ferrari personnel, who will accompany the team of technicians. Enzo Ferrari—the most powerful naturally aspirated production car— might also be displayed. But Ferrari doesn’t have any immediate plans to launch this in India yet.
At present, Ferraris are imported by Mumbai-based National Garage, a distributor who has a tie-up with a Ferrari dealership in Singapore. “Work has already begun for the upcoming Ferrari showroom in south Mumbai and it should be functional in the next three months,’’ the source said. In the last 18 months, about two dozen Ferraris have been booked by Indian customers. This is in addition to about 36 Ferraris scorching Indian roads. While National Garage has been acting as the official channel since 2004, the formal presence of Ferrari will only add to the confidence of customers. Recently, Luca di Montezemolo, the chairman of Fiat SpA—the parent company of Ferrari—has stated that emerging markets like China and India are of crucial importance for the Italian supercar maker. Sources also said that the introduction of Ferraris in India has also been expedited because of Fiat’s alliance with homegrown automobile major Tata Motors.
“Fiat is keen to bring its luxury brands into India. After the Ferrari, the Maserati will follow. The company is also working on launching its Alfa Romeo brand in the country.’’

Nitin · 18th February 2008, 08:59

Nice!! Now this is gonna attract quite a crowd! And the Enzo being featured!

spawnofsatan · 18th February 2008, 09:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitin

Nice!! Now this is gonna attract quite a crowd! And the Enzo being featured!

Too bad both of us are not gonna be able to make it there !!!!

EDIT: make that the three of us !!

Rehaan · 18th February 2008, 09:03

11am on a Monday morning ???

And i hope the "trained ferrari personell" are trained for the bombay pedestrians who love jumping over the road divider!

Other than that, sounds good

.

cya
R

Nitin · 18th February 2008, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by spawnofsatan

Too bad both of us are not gonna be able to make it there !!!!

You bet,buddy! Sitting on the other side of the globe sure makes you lose out on the good stuff,atleast once in a while.

spawnofsatan · 18th February 2008, 09:06

But hey, you being in houston and me being in LA, we get to see our share of these supercars !!!

GTO · 18th February 2008, 09:39

The journalist surely got the date wrong, it has to be Sunday the 24th. Man, to hear a single ferrari high-revving is nirvana. To hear a couple (and a potential Enzo) will blow your mind.

Butttttttttttttttttttt this raises another doubt : Is National Garage actually an authorised Ferrari dealership or not?

spawnofsatan · 18th February 2008, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

The journalist surely got the date wrong, it has to be Sunday the 24th. Man, to hear a single ferrari high-revving is nirvana. To hear a couple (and a potential Enzo) will blow your mind.

Butttttttttttttttttttt this raises another doubt : Is National Garage actually an authorised Ferrari dealership or not?

The article says that they are building a ferrari showrrom, maybe they are appointing someone else an authorized dealer....

ram_hyundai · 18th February 2008, 10:04

omg,the best thing to happen for all ferrari fans out in mumbai.i wish i was there to hear these beast roll.buddies put up the pics without fail.
ram

Sahil · 18th February 2008, 10:12

Do they really have that many ferrari's in stock to display? Seems like it might be an owners meet ... nonetheless there will be red eye candy en route the sunday brunch...hope the Enzo makes it here !

F50 · 18th February 2008, 10:32

Is Ferrari going to partner with the Tatas? Possible? Fiat already selling cars through Tatas and we know the Fiat-Ferrari story. Plus TCS also provides software to Ferrari F1. So is this possible, why not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Is National Garage actually an authorised Ferrari dealership or not?

No.

fx45 · 18th February 2008, 11:25

[quote=spawnofsatan;726213]SPEEDING BEAUTY
Ferrari to hit Mumbai roads on Feb 25
Mansi Kapur | TNN

Enzo Ferrari—the most powerful naturally aspirated production car— might also be displayed. But Ferrari doesn’t have any immediate plans to launch this in India yet.

arent ENZO' already sold out some years ago? or they are manufacturing special editon desi enzo for indian customers?

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ShaKo · 18th February 2008, 11:25

Boy-o-boy thats absolutely scintillating wish I could be there. If anyone can upload info, on any of the channels covering it ?

F50 · 18th February 2008, 11:33

Here is a News Clip
I think its old one.

Clip

nitrous · 18th February 2008, 11:38

How many of you noticed the spokeperson?
Dr.Farhaad Vijay Arora -mktgheadferrari

18th February 2008, 08:33	#1 (permalink)
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 284	2 Ferrari 612s on an All India tour - See post #87 for map & #145+ for pics! SPEEDING BEAUTY Ferrari to hit Mumbai roads on Feb 25 Mansi Kapur \| TNN Mumbai: If you are a Ferrari fan, Marine Drive is the place you should be around 11 am on February 25. For, the men from Maranello—the home of the prancing horse in Italy—have made plans to unleash the ultimate supercar on Mumbai roads. The move is aimed at creating awareness that Ferrari will officially launch its models in India in the coming months. Farhaad Vijay Arora, spokesperson of the Ferrari dealership in India, however, declined to comment on the event. However, sources said that the F430 will be the first model from the stable to be brought into India. The F430 will be available in both the coupe and spider trims. “The plan is to drive the Ferraris around Marine Drive for a couple of hours, so that it creates a definite impression that Ferrari is coming to India,’’ they said. The cars will be driven by trained Ferrari personnel, who will accompany the team of technicians. Enzo Ferrari—the most powerful naturally aspirated production car— might also be displayed. But Ferrari doesn’t have any immediate plans to launch this in India yet. At present, Ferraris are imported by Mumbai-based National Garage, a distributor who has a tie-up with a Ferrari dealership in Singapore. “Work has already begun for the upcoming Ferrari showroom in south Mumbai and it should be functional in the next three months,’’ the source said. In the last 18 months, about two dozen Ferraris have been booked by Indian customers. This is in addition to about 36 Ferraris scorching Indian roads. While National Garage has been acting as the official channel since 2004, the formal presence of Ferrari will only add to the confidence of customers. Recently, Luca di Montezemolo, the chairman of Fiat SpA—the parent company of Ferrari—has stated that emerging markets like China and India are of crucial importance for the Italian supercar maker. Sources also said that the introduction of Ferraris in India has also been expedited because of Fiat’s alliance with homegrown automobile major Tata Motors. “Fiat is keen to bring its luxury brands into India. After the Ferrari, the Maserati will follow. The company is also working on launching its Alfa Romeo brand in the country.’’ __________________ Black 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo (320 BHP) Pearl White 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo (345 BHP)

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Rehaan Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay / New York Posts: 7,584	11am on a Monday morning ??? And i hope the "trained ferrari personell" are trained for the bombay pedestrians who love jumping over the road divider! Other than that, sounds good . cya R __________________ The memory of you will ride by our side forever.

18th February 2008, 09:06	#6 (permalink)
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18th February 2008, 09:39	#7 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,190 View My Garage	The journalist surely got the date wrong, it has to be Sunday the 24th. Man, to hear a single ferrari high-revving is nirvana. To hear a couple (and a potential Enzo) will blow your mind. Butttttttttttttttttttt this raises another doubt : Is National Garage actually an authorised Ferrari dealership or not? __________________ GTO Self-imposed limits are the only type that exist. Break them....then, make it a habit. Exceed. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

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ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,598 View My Garage	omg,the best thing to happen for all ferrari fans out in mumbai.i wish i was there to hear these beast roll.buddies put up the pics without fail. ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

18th February 2008, 08:59	#2 (permalink)
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,931 View My Garage	Nice!! Now this is gonna attract quite a crowd! And the Enzo being featured!

18th February 2008, 10:12	#10 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,900	Do they really have that many ferrari's in stock to display? Seems like it might be an owners meet ... nonetheless there will be red eye candy en route the sunday brunch...hope the Enzo makes it here ! __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __ _

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fx45 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 314 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	desi enzo [quote=spawnofsatan;726213]SPEEDING BEAUTY Ferrari to hit Mumbai roads on Feb 25 Mansi Kapur \| TNN Enzo Ferrari—the most powerful naturally aspirated production car— might also be displayed. But Ferrari doesn’t have any immediate plans to launch this in India yet. arent ENZO' already sold out some years ago? or they are manufacturing special editon desi enzo for indian customers? Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Post Edited. Smilie usage is restricted to two per post on Team-BHP. Please refrain from using excessive smilies. Last edited by F50 : 18th February 2008 at 11:32.

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