The famous car manufacturer Ferrari has revealed the launch of a new series of bespoke cars, the J50 during a special celebration held at the National Art Centre in Tokyo. This strictly limited model is to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ferrari in Japan. The Ferrari J50, based on the 488 Spider, is a two-seater, mid-rear-engined roadster powered by a specific 690CV version of the 3.9-litre V8 that won the overall International Engine of the Year Award this year. It is created by Ferrari's Special Projects department and reflects back on the iconic styling that Ferrari road cars of the 1970s and 1980s had, the style that has become a fundamental part of the public's love affair with the brand. Just 10 examples of the J50 will be built and, in the spirit of Ferrari's fuori serie tradition, each one will be tailored specifically to the customer's requirements. The J50 presented at the launch in Tokyo is finished in a special shade of three-layer red with a red-over-black interior trimmed in fine leather and Alcantara.

Madrid, Spain - European design house Bengala Automotive introduces its brand new Privilege Program with the launch of the F12 Caballeria, a bespoke carbon fibre creation based on the Ferrari F12 but sporting more aggressive lines inspired by Ferrari's own GT3 cars. The project inaugurates the Bengala Privilege Program with ten specially-made Caballerias: their lucky owners are automatically entered into the exclusive club, joining like-minded people sharing the same passion for individuality. All F12 Caballeria production will be completed by summer 2017. The Privilege Program gives instant access to Bengala's future limited edition projects, along with events and private viewings, with a first choice option to its members before new designs are released onto the market. Projects are limited to 5-10 units each, and only one a year is planned.

The upcoming Paris Motor Show provides the venue for the unveiling of the GTC4Lusso T, the first four-seater in Prancing Horse history to sport a turbo-charged V8 engine, hailing a whole new Ferrari GT concept aimed at owners seeking a car that is sporty and versatile, as well as perfect for driving on a daily basis. The new GT effortlessly marries elegance, superb occupant comfort and sportiness with the thrilling driving dynamics delivered by a combination of rear-wheel-only drive, four-wheel steering, lighter overall weight and increased weight bias towards the rear (46:54). The car's 3.9-litre V8 turbo is the latest evolution to emerge from the engine family that was nominated the 2016 International Engine of the Year. Its maximum power output is 610 cv at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque of 760 Nm is available at between 3,000 and 5,250 rpm. The V8 turbo's characteristics suit day-to-day driving in urban contexts: a rich powerful soundtrack in acceleration that becomes more muted at lower speeds, rapid pick-up from low revs courtesy of versatile, modular torque delivery and, last but not least, excellent range.