A Voyage of Rediscovery:the Ferrari Portofino M
The Prancing Horse as the ultimate in performance and pleasurerevealed to all fans on an online platformfor the first time in Thailand
Cavallino Motors, the authorized importer of Ferrari in Thailand, revealed the latest evolution of the Prancing Horse’s latest model, the Ferrari Portofino M, the prancing Horse’s 2+ GT spider that is a fitting tribute to the pleasure of en plein air driving. The Prancing Horse’s fans are invited to experience the technological innovations associated with the Portofino M at its Thailand on Thursday, July 8th, 2021 at 14:00. The event will be live-streamed and available for a rewatch via Cavallino Motors Ferrari Thailand’s official Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/cavallinoferrarithailand) and YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/c/ cavallinomotorsferrarithailand).
The Ferrari Portofino M is the first Ferrari model that has been launched via an online channel, unveiling the sports car to the Prancing Horse’s loyal fans worldwide for the first time late last year. The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event for the automotive world and also in the Ferrari marque’s 70-plus-year history. The Ferrari Portofino M thus symbolizes a voyage of rediscovery. It is a performance evolution of the brand’s top-selling convertible GT sports car. The M stands for “Modificata” which refers to cars which have undergone an evolution that has boosted their performance.
As for the new evolution, the Ferrari Portofino M comes with a redesigned powertrain and many other interesting features. Its 3,855cc engine belongs to the V8 turbo family voted “International Engine of the Year” on four consecutive occasions (2016-2019). The power unit can punch out 620 cv at 7,500 rpm. To achieve these performance levels, the Ferrari Portofino M features a raft of technical updates: a V8 turbo, the five-position Manettino that includes a Race mode, and a brand new eight-speed gearbox. The result is an upgraded GT car that guarantees authentic GT performance in terms of acceleration, stability control, driving fun and versatility – all making the model fit for everyday use.
The Ferrari Portofino M boasts exceptional performance with a 0-100 km/h time of 3.45 seconds, a 0-200 km/h of 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h. Its Retractable Hard Top (RHT) is the signature feature of all of the Prancing Horse’s convertibles. The compact dimensions of the Portofino M make it ideal for use on all occasions. Its versatility and cabin comfort ensure that every trip is turned into a voyage of (re)discovery.