World's first Ferrari theme park comes up in Abu Dhabi

A picture shows the entrance of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. Tourism chiefs hope the world's fastest rollercoaster - which travels at 149mph in 4.9 seconds, recreating the G-force felt in a Formula One car - and the more sedate life-size Scalextric-style track, will catapult it onto the world stage. AFP



errari F1 cars are displayed at an indoor mini-circuit inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. The park is expected to become a mecca for Grand Prix racing fans, particularly as the Formula One race is due to take place there next month, and the United Arab Emirates is said to have ploughed billions into the 861,000 square foot park. AFP



Ferrari F1 cars are seen inside the "Hall of Fame" of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. The red roof of the indoor complex is modelled on the side profile of a Ferrari GT and is adorned with the largest prancing horse logo ever created. AFP



A picture shows a queue of Ferrari cars parked around a replica of Italian towns inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. Theme park general manager Claus Frimand said: 'It will be a lot of sensations for every age group. We have managed to turn one of the world's most exclusive brands into an extraordinary experience for families and fans.' AFP



People visit the "Hall of Fame" of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. Its roof is made to mimic the side profile of a Ferrari GT and covers a total surface area of 200,000 square meters. AFP



Ferrari vehicles are pictured inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. Some other attractions in Ferrari World include the "Speed of Magic" (a 4-D visual tour with the Ferrari), the "Made in Maranello" (also a virtual tour at the Ferrari factory in Maranello in Italy), and the "Scuderia Challenge" (a racing simulator which takes visitors to the same Scuderia Ferrari training that Ferrari race drivers undergo. AFP



An indoor mini-circuit is seen inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP



A handout picture released by the Ferrari World press office shows an aerial view of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi. AFP



A picture shows the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP



A picture shows Ferrari cars parked next to a replica of Italian towns inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP



A picture shows a replica of Italian towns inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP



Visitors tour the Ferrari theme park during its media launch in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP



A visitor takes a picture of a Ferrari car at the Ferrari theme park during its media launch in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP



An Emirati visitor looks at a Ferrari displayed at the Ferrari theme park during its media launch in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP



A visitor enjoys a ride at the Ferrari theme park during its media launch in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP



Ferrari F1 cars are seen inside the "Hall of Fame" of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP



Ferrari F1 cars are seen inside the "Hall of Fame" of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP



The Ferrari logo is seen outside a restaurant inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP

Beauties who roar-I

Lamborghini Miura



The car that made Lamborghini what it is today. Designed to look like a bull and go like the clappers, the Miura has an engine note to die for and bags of charisma. It's a crying shame that we don't see more in the real world.


Aston Martin DBS



James Bond's latest steer is something to love.

Developing 510bhp from its gorgeous 6.0-litre V12. Let's just hope that in the next Bond movie it'll have more gadgets than a defibrillator and a fat guy tied up in the boot.

Ferrari Enzo



Revealed in 2002 at the Paris Motor Show, the Enzo remains one of the most sought after Ferraris ever made.

In all 400 were built, two of which went to auction. It's powered by a 651bhp, 485lb ft engine - which was, at the time, an all-new unit.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 Super Veloce



The latest and possibly final version of the Lamborghini Murciélago is here and it's got a V12 related (albeit loosely) to the one found in the legendary Miura.

It's 100kgs lighter than a standard Murci and will hit 213mph (with a smaller spoiler).


Aston Martin Vanquish S




Another Bond car on the list, and why not?

And before you think (loudly, in caps) about how rubbish the gearbox is/was we've put the S variant here, with a far better shifter here (not forgetting the fact that the works dept will give you a manual if you ask them with money). Let's not forget its 514bhp monster V12, either.

Bugatti EB110



The EB110 is pretty special, not only because it was built to celebrate the late Ettore Bugatti's 110th birthday, but because it has a quad-turbo, 553bhp engine.

That was enough to get it to 62mph in less than 3.4seconds. And it'd hit 213mph. Not bad for a car produced in the early 90s.

McLaren F1



It remains one of the fastest cars in the world, even with cars like the Veyron SS and Aero SSC around.

It's powered by a 627hp BMW engine and, thanks to its light weight, it has a power to weight ratio of 550hp/ton. Want one? You'll have to fork out in close to £2m.


Aston Martin V12 Vantage



Imagine the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Now make it 50% manlier. Bingo - the V12 Vantage is born.

It's got the DBS' 510bhp V12, carbon fibre flourishes and massive vents on the bonnet to keep it cool. Well, cooler.

Ferrari 599 GTO



It's faster than an Enzo and has 661bhp, hits 62mph in under 3.35seconds and it'll hit over 208mph. If you have to ask how much, you can't afford it.

It's worth noting that Ferrari has only given the GTO moniker to two other cars - the 250GTO and 288GTO.



Jaguar E-Type



One of the most beautiful cars ever made with one of the nice sounding V12 burbles ever created.

We'll take ours in British Racing Green with a red interior and a hard top thanks. With Audrey Hepburn in the passenger seat. Because we can.

Source: MSN Cars
Pic source: Manufacturer's website