Valentino Rossi has long had a well-known passion for four wheels. Ferrari, Porsche, Audi passed through his garage
Valentino Rossi has always flirted with four wheels too. Born a few kilometers from the Ducati and Ferrari headquarters, he did not experience the first one well and barely moved on to the second years ago. But he shares both a passion and a taste for speed that does not depend on the number of wheels.
Beyond the car competitions in which he participated, his garage reflects the breadth of his motoring passions. The most famous of his supercars seen over the years is the Ferrari 458 yellow with the personalized license plate of about 300 thousand euros. Rossi wanted the bodywork to be painted in Modena Yellow color, finish with which he enriched the details of the black seats.
Audi RS6 and Ferrari 458 in Valentino Rossi’s garage
Presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Ferrari 458 Italia has quickly become a benchmark in its market segment. The performances immediately conquered and impressed the enthusiasts, fascinated by the 4.5 liter V8 engine capable of developing 570 horsepower. Thanks to its low weight-to-power ratio and agile seven-speed gearbox, the 458 can sprint from 0 to 100km / h in 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 325km / h.
Speaking of Ferrari, the Casa del Cavallino invited Rossi to Fiorano to let him try it out 488 Track with 720 Hp twin-turbo V8 engine.
There was also no shortage of German models, such as the Audi RS6 auctioned in 2017 on Autoscout24. The model that belonged to the Doctor, from 2014, traveled 39,000 kilometers when it was put on sale after the small snow accident in January 2017. His Audi RS6 was sold for 111,000 euros, a higher price than the average value. for the same specimen. But Valentino Rossi’s name in the booklet, and a full optional equipment certainly makes the difference.
The RS6 Avant represents a link between a station wagon and a sports car, thanks to the V8 TFSI engine that allows you to go from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.9 seconds.
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The other sports of the “Doctor”
As we read on Four wheels Rossi also owned one BMW M5 e una M3, and among others one Porsche 911 GT3. In his garage also several other cars such as Yamaha XYZ buggy used at the Ranch. Inevitable a mention also to Opel Adam of which Valentino was the testimonial. A unique example of the Adam was created for him, the proceeds of which were donated to the Mayer Pediatric Hospital. Among the brands close to VR46 there is also Ford, which created the VR46 special series of the Ranger pickup for him.
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