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Here’s an inside look at Ferrari‘s factory in Maranello, Italy. Design Boom went in to the factory and got to check out the carmaker’s latest addition to the plant — the ‘new assembly line’ — which focuses mainly on the final stages of the car-building process. Ferrari’s shop is a perfect blend of technology and design, as it utilizes 21,000 sq. meters of space in the most efficient manner possible. Across the two floors is a test area, prototype development facility as well as offices and meeting rooms. The space was designed by Jean Nouvel himself and really turned out tremendously.

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Next week, Ferrari will make one of the most anticipated debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show in recent years. However, the invite-only unveiling of the Ferrari 458 Italia took place earlier this week in Maranello. Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo and Michael Schumacher had the honors of giving the F430 replacement a warm welcome.

For anyone that’s forgotten, power comes from a mid-rear mounted 4.5L V8 producing 570-hp at 9,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 398 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm. Mated to a dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox, 0 to 62 mph comes in just 3.4 seconds with a top speed of over 202 mph.

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