11:45 AM - Ferrari introduced their new F430 and 575 Superamerica in a North American first. Both will be made available in March 2005.The F430 replaces the current F360 and is powered by a 490-horsepower 4.3-litre V8. The new "entry" level Ferrari is treated to a slew of Ferrari family styling cues. Of which, the Enzo inspired taillights are the most obvious.The 575 Superamerica features a rotating convertible glass top that is the world's fastest to open (10 seconds to be exact). The glass section has a novel 5-position light-to-dark transparency setting. The Superamerica is powered by a 540-horsepower, 5.0-litre V12 and is said to be the fastest-production convertible on the market. It will also be very exclusive, as a run of only 559 will be produced.The 612 Scaglietti, introduced last, carries on unchanged for 2005.Maserati is celebrating their 90th anniversary in 2005. To mark the event, they have introduced a limited version of the Spyder painted Anniversary Blue. A series of aerodynamic add-ons further distinguish the 90th from the regular Spyder and Spyder GT.Maserati, they saw their sales figures rise by 17% in 2004 compared to the year before, thanks to the addition of the Gransport and Quattroporte models.Pictures by Ray Watson of Auto123 are available in the PHOTO GALLERY .
Ferrari displays new F430 and 575 Superamerica, Maserati sales are up