Latest Articles by ferraristi http://www.articletrader.com/ Articles at ArticleTrader en-us Ferrari F430 http://www.articletrader.com/automotive/cars/ferrari-f430.html http://www.articletrader.com/automotive/cars/ferrari-f430.html Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 In November of 2004, Ferrari began selling left-handed drive Ferrari F430s as the successor to the Ferrari 360 in Europe. American right-hand drive models were not available for sale to Americans until summer of 2005. Though it shares the same chassis as the Ferrari 260, the F430 had some major changes in addition to the "Evoluzione" tag that was attached to it.




The "Evo," as it is known in the Ferrari factory, had been redesigned for aerodynamics with a curvaceous body. It features a 4.3 liter V8 that was a large step away from other Ferrari V8's, which were descendants of the "Dino" engines of the 1950s. The F430's engine put out a total of 483 horse power at 8,500 rpm and 343 lbf torque at 5,250 rpm.




The F430 featured a limited slip differential that is computer-controlled called the E-Diff. The E-Diff can vary the distribution of torque automatically according to acceleration and steering angle. It was also the first to have manettino steering wheel-mounted control knob which allows the driver to modify certain settings of the car's ESP (Electronic Stability Control) system. These settings include transmission behavior, electronic suspension, and throttle response as well as the E-Diff.




The Ferrari F430 is the third quickest that Ferrari ever manufactured, sitting right behind the Enzo and the Ferrari 599. It has a feature called launch control which allowed it to take off from a standstill at very high RPMs safely. This resulted in a 3.5 second time of 0-60 miles an hour recorded by Car and Driver magazine. The launch control was not made available to American F430 buyers due to liability issues.




In addition to the standard F430 Ferrari also plans on re-introducing the F430 in a reduced weight version called the F430 Challenge Stradale. In addition to being 100 kilograms lighter, it will have an increase in horsepower of up to 37 horse power, bringing it to 520. Ferrari also manufactures the F430 Pista, which is the track version of the F430 that is built specifically for the Ferrari Challenge series





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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> The Tower of London http://www.articletrader.com/travel/destinations/the-tower-of-london.html http://www.articletrader.com/travel/destinations/the-tower-of-london.html Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500
The Tower is not merely one structure – it is actually a complex network of structures that resemble a small town within a city. The oldest is the White Tower which was begun by William the Conqueror, after which rulers added other towers, gates, and walls. Originally, the Tower was considered part of the Royal abodes, before it later became something of a prison for well-to-do captives.

The Tower is full of macabre remnants of the various famous and not-so-famous individuals who languished in its cells. Sir Walter Raleigh spent 13 years in the Bloody Tower before he was executed. You can still read the last messages scratched by terrified inmates on the walls of the Beauchamp Tower. Probably the most famous and notorious feature is a plaque located in the spot at Tower Green where many of the Tower’s Royal victims were executed – Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Sir Thomas Moore, and the 4-day queen, Lady Jane Grey.

Many people also visit the Tower to take a peek at the famous Crown Jewels – definitely the most popular attraction at the site. The Crown Jewels are located in the Jewel House, where some of the globe's most precious stones are on display – in cases, set into robes, swords, scepters, and crowns. The most famous crown on earth is also on display - the Imperial State Crown which was made for Queen Victoria in 1837. The Crown is still worn today by Queen Elizabeth II when she opens Parliament. What makes the Imperial State Crown the most famous in the world? Its opulence is beyond compare – it’s studded with over 3,000 jewels, most of which are diamonds. Individual stones on it are famous on their own as well - it includes the Black Prince's Ruby, worn by Henry V at Agincourt. Another famous article is the Royal Sceptre with Cross, which features the 530-carat Star of Africa, one of the largest diamonds ever discovered.

The Tower is much more than an antique royal palace; it has also served as a fortress, a prison, an armory, a treasury, a menagerie, and briefly even as an astronomical observatory. The White Tower holds the Armouries and a ghoulish display of torture instruments and execution accoutrements that illustrate the grisly history of antiquated justice.

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Wayne Armstrong is the owner of the City Visits network of travel related websites, of which the London Visits site is a part. You can use the fascinating array of information on theses websites to plan an unforgettable trip to the famous city of your choice.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Dubai Vacation http://www.articletrader.com/travel/destinations/dubai-vacation.html http://www.articletrader.com/travel/destinations/dubai-vacation.html Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Dubai. Some people have never even heard of Dubai, but the fact of the matter is that it is growing very quickly as a top vacation destination. In addition, Dubai is also becoming very popular among real estate investors who are looking to diversify their portfolio of properties.

The reason that Dubai is becoming so popular among vacationers is that the area offers a lot to do. No matter what your pleasure, you should be able to find something in Dubai that suits your needs. This makes for a great vacation for a couple or a family.

A lot of people simply like to lounge on the beach when they go on vacation. If this sounds like you, Dubai can definitely meet all of your needs. The beaches in Dubai are among the most beautiful in the area, and perhaps in the entire world. All you need to do is plop your chair down on the white sandy beaches and relax the day away.

But if you are looking for a bit more action while vacationing in Dubai you will not be disappointed; especially if you are interested in water sports. Jumeria Beach is the most popular in Dubai, and you can take advantage of many water sport activities in this area. Everything from sailing to water skiing to paragliding is available. In addition, most of the hotels in the area can set these activities up for you so that you do not have to do a thing.

If you are going to be visiting Dubai with your family you will have plenty of activities to choose from that will keep them entertained for the duration of your trip. One of the most popular family destinations in Dubai is the Wild Wadi Water Amusement Park. At Wild Wadi you can take advantage of large swimming pools and water slides; perfect fun for the entire family. In addition, the Dubai zoo is also among one of the more popular family destinations. You can visit the zoo to become acquainted with some of the wildlife that lives in Dubai and the surrounding areas.

Dubai has a great variety of food offerings including American cuisine. This works out well for vacationers from all over the world.

Overall, a vacation in Dubai can be very exciting. Regardless of if you are going alone, with a partner, or with your entire family there will be plenty of activities to take part in. Plan your Dubai vacation if you are searching for something a bit out of the ordinary.

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Use the information on the Dubai Visits website to plan an unforgettable trip to Dubai

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Sightseeing in Dubai http://www.articletrader.com/travel/destinations/sightseeing-in-dubai.html http://www.articletrader.com/travel/destinations/sightseeing-in-dubai.html Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Jumeirah Mosque – The best known illustration of modern Islamic architecture. The mosque has two minarets and a splendid dome and is one of the most popular spots visited by tourists.
Sheikh Saeed’s House – The house is situated near the sea. It was built by the Sheikh for getting a better view of shipping activities. It is an exquisitely designed structure which exhibits traditional architecture.
Bastakiya – This is an old district which gives you an idea of how Dubai used to look before the skyscrapers started to take over. It has very narrow lanes and lofty wind towers. Here you can also find the Al Fahidi Fort, which is the biggest concentration of traditional courtyard houses with wind towers.
Dubai Museum – This is one the tallest buildings in Dubai and is in the Al Fahidi Fort. It was built in 1799, and was used as a palace, garrison and prison. But later in 1970, it was renovated as a museum. It is breath taking with full size figures, colors and sound and lighting effects. One can experience scenes from the creek, traditional houses, mosques, date gardens, and marine life. There is also the magnificent underwater world of pearl diving.

Wonderland – This is a family fun park covering around eighteen hectares. There are lots in store for you including water attractions, speed slides, surf hills, wave pools, twisters and a cruise.
Magic Planet – This one is for children. It is an indoor entertainment house which has ten-pin bowling alley, a bungle jungle, electronic games and a mini putt. It is in the Deira City Center.
Parks and Gardens – There are a lot of parks and gardens all over Dubai. You can enjoy some of the largest parks in Dubai like the Jumeirah Beach Park, Dubai Creekside Park, Mushrif Park, Al Mamzar Park, and Safa Park.
Dubai World Trade Center – It is a marvelous structure with thirty nine floors and it houses the regional headquarters of many international corporations. It has a state of the art conference center and seven exhibition halls. By paying a small fee, you can have a fantastic view of the city from its viewing gallery.
Dubai City – Deira and Bur Dubai - the two parts of the Central Business District. They are connected by a tunnel and two bridges. They have all the necessities of an ultra modern city.
The Creek - a natural sea-water inlet goes through the center of the city. You will enjoy the creek most if you go across it by abra, an old traditional dhow, which goes across Deira to Bur Dubai.
Al Boom Tourist Village – Very close to the Creek Park is the Al Boom Tourist Village which has a banquet hall, a coffee shop, amusement park, ornamental lake and a marina with five cruise boats.
Bait Al Wakeel – This was built by Sheikh Rashid in 1934. It was an office building at that time but now it has been turned in to a museum devoted to fishing and maritime traditions.
In this article we have given you just a small taste of the types of things you can see and do in Dubai. However, there is much much more to this fantastic city. We have lots more to tell you about Dubai at the Dubai Visits website. Why not use the information there to plan an unforgettable trip to Dubai.

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Ferrari Fan Merchandise http://www.articletrader.com/automotive/cars/ferrari-fan-merchandise.html http://www.articletrader.com/automotive/cars/ferrari-fan-merchandise.html Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500
Here are just a few of the more popular Ferrari merchandise items that you may want to look into.

1. Even if you do not drive a Ferrari, you may still want to get a metal key chain with the logo on it. This will only set you back about $25. Who knows, one day you may be able to attach the key to your new Ferrari to this key chain!

2. A Ferrari coffee mug is a great gift for anybody that loves cars. In addition, if you like to have an early morning cup of java why not do it in style? A Ferrari coffee mug can be had for $25.

3. If you cannot have the real thing, you can buy a Ferrari model. These are carefully crafted, and a great decoration for any room in your home. There are many different models available, so be sure to collect them all.

4. While you are buying models to decorate your room, you should also look into picking up a couple of posters. These are great wall coverings, and come in a variety of different styles. You can buy posters with the newer or older models being featured; the decision is yours.

5. For people that cannot get enough of the Ferrari name, there are several DVD’s available for purchase. These DVD’s touch on everything from the overall history to the modern day speed improvements.

6. There is a lot of apparel that you can buy with the Ferrari name and logo on it. Everything from shirts to robes to jackets is available. In fact, you can show your love for the Ferrari brand all day long if you make the right purchases.

7. For the biggest Ferrari enthusiast, the experience of driving one of these cars is unlike none other. If you are interested in this, there are places where you can rent a Ferrari for the day. Of course you are going to have to pay a huge premium to do so, but it is well worth it in the end.

Overall, these are just a few of the more popular Ferrari items that are being sold throughout the world. If you are interested in more, all you have to do is search online. There are several stores that sell Ferrari merchandise at affordable prices.

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Ferrari History http://www.articletrader.com/automotive/cars/ferrari-history.html http://www.articletrader.com/automotive/cars/ferrari-history.html Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500
The first Ferrari hit the roads more than 50 years ago in 1947. The first 125 sport was not what you see today, but for the time it was a real looker. It featured a 1.5 liter V12 engine which made this car one of the fastest in the world. In addition, like all Ferrari’s this car had a great body to go along with the speed. Without this first Ferrari hitting the road in 1947, it is safe to say that they would not be where they are today in terms of the automotive industry.

Throughout the 1950’s the Ferrari was the “it car” for people that were looking for speed. If you wanted a car that could really fly, there was no better option than a Ferrari. At this time no other competitors had stepped to the forefront, and it appeared that this trend was going to continue throughout the 60’s.

But just as Ferrari began to settle in, the United States auto makers began to churn out some cars that could compete. In the early 60’s the Shelby Cobra hit the road, and it was an immediate threat to the Ferrari name. After trying to buy Ferrari and come up unsuccessful, Ford decided to release the GT40. This was the first real competitor to the Ferrari, and ended its dominance at the 24 hours of Le Mans.

By the late 60’s and early 70’s, Porsche had also entered the scene and caught Ferrari off guard. In turn, Ferrari released the 512S in order to get back on top of the racing world. In 1970, Porsche dominated the racing world winning all but one race over Ferrari.

Throughout the 70’s Ferrari was consistently putting out good performances as Porsche pulled out of the game due to new regulations.

By 1988, the Ferrari name had become very popular and used cars were beginning to account for a lot of sales. As this happened, the value of used Ferrari’s rose all over the world, which subsequently made more people interested.

To this day, car lovers from all over salivate at the chance to drive a Ferrari. Even though most people will never get the chance, there are a select few who make their dreams come true.

For those people that cannot afford a new Ferrari, the option to buy used is always a good choice. And to take this a step further, renting one for the day can be even more cost efficient.

Overall, the Ferrari name is one that is built on speed and integrity. It has been around for many years, and it is safe to say that this is not going to change anytime in the near future.

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