Ferrari Superamerica Chassis

The Ferrari Superamerica chassis is based on the 575M Maranello with additional structural reinforcements for maximum rigidity. Adopting the innovative rotating glass roof in fact called for stronger sill members, reinforcements in the chassis tubes around the central tunnel and A-posts, the external skin of which are now in steel rather than aluminium. The rear buttresses add to the structural reinforcements carried out around the roof mechanism, while the rear firewall has been strengthened and additional bracing added around the transaxle area.

The Ferrari Superamerica's roadholding has been fine-tuned by adopting active damping with four proportional-valve shock absorbers and six accelerometers. The system "reads" the road surface and adapts the damping almost instantly to suit. The driver can choose from two settings: Sport and Comfort, which govern not only the damping but also the traction control and the F1 gearbox logic.

On request, the Superamerica can be fitted with the GTC Handling package which includes a more sporting suspension set-up, a lightweight sports exhaust with a deeper rumble, red brake callipers, and CCM (Carbon Ceramic Material) brake discs (398 mm front and 360 mm rear).