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What accelerates 0-60 in ~2 seconds, has around 1000hp, and has a price starting at over a lofty 1/2 million? A Ferrari SF90, that's what! Get out your checkbooks, gents!
Not all plug-in hybrids are built for efficiency; some are built for speed. The Ferrari SF90 is one such counterexample, combining a twin-turbo V-8 with a trio of electric motors and a 6.5-kWh battery pack to spit out 986 horsepower in standard trim. The SF90XX models, laser-focused on race-track driving, get an extra 30 horsepower—as if they needed it—awarding the SF90 lineup entry in the four-digit power club. The massive power output goes to all four wheels with the front tires driven electrically. Double-X versions also have a stripped-down interior and other changes in the pursuit of all-out lap time. The standard SF90 is now available only as a convertible called the Spider, with a luxurious cabin lined in leather and featuring an unconventional screen-and-control layout. The XX can still be had in Stradale coupe form or as a Spider. Whichever version of the SF90 you fancy in your wild imaginings, know that the powertrain, aerodynamics, and chassis wizardry come together to make one of the best mid-engine sports cars in the world—Ferrari or otherwise.
The standard SF90 Spider comes packed with enough amenities to make it a satisfying pick, especially if you plan to keep to the street more than a race track. If you want to give this Ferrari a more customized appearance, you can select from a host of upholstery choices and paint hues. There are several different wheel designs, and the list of available upgrades includes carbon-fiber components, a titanium exhaust, a digital rearview mirror, and brake calipers in a variety of colors. Which one to buy? There’s no wrong answer.
With the SF90, power comes from a massively powerful V-8 and three electric motors. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 generates a mighty 769 horsepower on its own, and the trio of electric motors provides an additional 217 horsepower. In the end, the gas/electric powertrain generates a net output of 986 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Upgrading to the SF90 XX unlocks 30 more horsepower for a total of 1016 hp and adds a feature Ferrari calls Extra Boost, which temporarily increases power output to help regain speed when exiting a corner. Power is sent to all four wheels, making this the first mid-engine Ferrari with all-wheel drive. An eight-speed automatic transmission oversees the proceedings. Different driving modes allow you to tailor the car's handling to suit your preferences. Use the mode selector to dial up EV Only, Hybrid, Performance, or, last but not least, Qualify—a setting that allows you to fully exploit the car's performance capabilities.
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A lovely Cedar Waxwing flock stripping the berries from the trees. I am not certain what berries these are? Many of these trees are planted at the park. I don't pay as much attention to planted ornamental trees as I should. I wish I could learn everything in the world at once :)
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On our way to Skye we passed so many lovely views we thought we'd never get there! I think this was Loch Loyne [though I can't be sure, a best guess from the map!] and was viewed over a field of Cairns [see my next shot] - very pretty!
Pick a Lane and I'll race you to the end! Canada Geese in a Corn stubble field looking like they are lining up for a race!
A bit out of season, but an image I edited for a demonstration of the Earthy tones actions with some of my vignettes. You can see it here, skip to the area near the end of the video to see the edit. jessicadrossin.net/product/jd-beautiful-world-earthy-tint...
I don't have a sweet tooth, however my wife quite likes these - a childhood favourite of hers.
I made her wait to eat them as I wanted to photograph them first!
Three hungry Brown-crested Flycatcher chicks are in the sycamore tree nest cavity but only one gets fed at a time.
Metallic + basket
This time of the year is asparagus season. We use this metallic basket as an inset in a cooking pot to boil the asparagus.
Ein seltener Gast hinterm Haus, ein Grünspecht.
Pickt nach Ameisen.
A rare visitor backyard. A green woodpecker.
Picks for ants.
Here's another photo of the St Aidans Slavonian Grebe, this time showing a bit of a reflection. Even when it was really distant I could pick it out from the Black-necked Grebes by its head shape as it lacked the "champagne cork" high forehead of Black-necked Grebe: www.flickr.com/photos/timmelling/33329418094/in/photolist
I spoke about the inappropriateness of the name Slavonian under my last photo here: www.flickr.com/photos/timmelling/54443372724/in/dateposted The Americans call this species Horned Grebe, and Black-necked they call Eared Grebe. But the scientific name of Slavonian (Podiceps auritus) confusingly translates as Eared Grebe. Actually Podiceps translates as Arse-foot, an old name for grebes generally, because their feet emanate from the rear of the body and not in the middle of the body like swans, geese and most ducks.
Booston Woods
Vibrant orange Oak leaves against a stubborn green backdrop.
Trying to find a bit of colour around this time of year is easy, or is it? I've found Forests/woods dont look Autumnal enough yet but exposed trees do! maybe i'm being a bit to panicky that i'll miss the colours. Its funny how you pick up things over the years but if i can pass on any Autumn tips i would say head to the rivers and hills early Autumn and save the forests/woods for late Autumn.
Chicane - Autumn tactics: youtu.be/sbnujaAbD2A
I was working on cleaning up my rare Mercury pick up truck getting ready for a show. My daughter took this shot in her driveway. I loved driving it and it spurred on quite a few conversations with car and truck enthusiasts. Because of health problems at the time had to let it go. I miss the truck and the fact it was a Mercury. Thanks for viewing. Let Gratitude and Kindness drive you.
The purple gallinule loves to eat the flowers of the fire flag. He climbs way out on the limbs to reach these little flowers and one can not help but wonder how well adapted they are for this journey along the stems. Their feet are large and they grab hold to the stems which allows them safety as they search for the next bite.
Wishing you a lovely evening !!!