Ferrari World issue 12

May / June 1991

LanguageEnglish language icon English
Dimensions80 pages, 211 x 298 mm

The English edition of Ferrari World Magazine was published between 1989 and 1997. Similar to the Italian and German edition of Ferrari World Magazine, it mainly features reports on events, contemporary and classic Ferrari models, contributed by reknown Ferrari experts and photographers.

Cover of Ferrari World issue 12, May / June 1991

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
1ContentsContents
3EditorialEditorial
18 February 1991

Alessandro Giudice


The skies are gloomy over the Tuscan countryside. A long, compact, smooth strip of tarmac seems to emerge from the mists which shroud the hills. It's a strange if not unusual place to show a Ferrari, particularly since this is the Formula 1 642, the latest weapon to be used by Maranello in the World Championship.
4Note BookNote Book
December 1989 - January 1991
6ProfileExciting times
Gastone Crepaldi

Carlo Montanaro


"A first class dealer" tells the story of his adventurous life with Enzo Ferrari. "When I chased Angelo Rizzoli", "Scaglietti's anger", and "The Commendatore's last gift"
12Book ReviewsBook Reviews

Daniela Zacconi


14Formula 1Alike yet Different
Ferrari 642 F1

Alberto Sabbatini


Why the new Ferrari 642 is so much like the single-seaters of the previous years.
18FeatureAlmost a Ferrari
Dino 246 - Dino 246

Cristiano Zaffaroni


This was the rather patronising way in which the Dino was described in Ferrari's brochure. In fact, it was a Gran Turismo with true Emilian blood, capable of satisfying even the most demanding drivers. Even Enzo Ferrari had great confidence in its performance.
24FeatureFathers and sons
Dino 246 - Dino 246

Gino Rancati


30FeatureOne name, one hundred stories
Dino 246 - Dino 246
32Formula 1The Prancing Lion club

Pino Allievi


Apparently born of a joke, one of the most celebrated 'marriages' in Ferrari's history actually resulted from esteem accorded by Maranello's directors for the headstrong 'lad' from Faenza.
36TechnicalOne of our pedals is missing
Driving the Mondial automatic

Franco Nugnes


After various test, mostly on the race-track, the automatic clutch, designed by Valeo for Ferrari is finally going into production, and with it, the red car from Maranello loses a pedal.
42FeatureThe comfort of a drawing-room at 155 miles per hour
Ferrari Mondial T

Pippo Artioli


Four passengers can very easily and comfortably travel at great speed in the Mondial. And, as if that were not enough, the Ferrari Mondial has also had the honour of being the first to carry all Maranello's innovations.
46A Car's StoryThe debutante
Ferrari 348 Challenge

Peter Collard


The Ferrari 348 proved it to us: on its first appearance on the circuit, it won in grand style. Here is the story of how a top-class road car was transformed into a fearful adversary on the track.
46A Car's StoryPlenty of determination and total reliability
Ferrari 348 Challenge

David Cottingham


52FeatureThe Red Arrow
Cagiva - Ferrari engineering

Enrico Minazzi


Two important Italian names unite in a project to produce a revolutionary carbonfibre frame.
56RestorationA Matter of Leather

Daniela Zacconi


Ermanno and Romano Luppi, specialist leather workers for more than 20 years, are among the most qualified and sought-after restorers of interiors of high-class cars, especially those from Maranello.
62Ferrari GalleryFerrari Gallery
65That was the DaySicilian Red
Siracusa, 11.3.1951

Giorgio Terruzzi


40 years ago, on the circuit of Syracuse, a series of Grands Prix began, where Ferrari won 11 victories.
74Style NewsStyle News

Daniela Zacconi


78Photo ChoiceSpace-age Ferrari
Prost at the Monaco Grand Prix - 1990

Ferruccio Falletti