FERRARI OPENS PERMANENT STABLE IN SAN JUAN

VELOCITA Motors Inc., the official importer and distributor of Ferrari in the Philippines, has opened its state-of-the-art Ferrari showroom on Connecticut St., San Juan City.

The new showroom underscores Maranello's belief in the significant potential of the Philippines as a growing market for timeless sports cars.

Ramon S. Ang, president and chief executive officer of Velocita Motors, said he envisions the showroom as a dynamic community hub where Ferrari owners can celebrate their shared passion for the brand and foster connections among fellow enthusiasts.

Enrico Galliera, Ferrari chief commercial and marketing officer and president of Ferrari Far and Middle East (ad interim), believes that the opening of the new Ferrari showroom in Manila marks a significant milestone for the brand's global expansion, giving Ferrari enthusiasts in the Philippines a world-class environment that celebrates cutting-edge technology, timeless design, and unrivaled craftsmanship all aimed at igniting a lifelong passion for the Ferrari dream.

The Velocity Motors dealership strictly adheres to Ferrari's global corporate identity for facilities. The space offers the luxurious ambiance Ferrari customers worldwide are accustomed to, providing guests with an immersive experience of the Ferrari lifestyle. The showroom combines contemporary brand elements, traditional color palettes, and images of revered experiences, transporting guests to a little piece of Italy in San Juan.

Featuring interactive displays that bring dream Ferraris to life, the showroom includes a dedicated configuration room where clients can personalize and choose every aspect of their Ferrari, from a vast selection of leathers to body colors and finishes, wheels and other customizable options.

In addition to the impressive showroom floor, the dealership's workshop is a must-see attraction. This area is capable of servicing up to eight Ferraris simultaneously, ensuring that each Ferrari receives the expert care it deserves. The state-of-the-art facility features three well-equipped workbenches, a cutting-edge diagnostics area, and hydraulic lifts for thorough undercarriage inspections. The work area is temperature-controlled and has a special ventilation system in place to maintain optimal conditions at all times. Manned by certified mechanics and equipped with the best tools, the service center can cater to every Ferrari's needs, ensuring that the cars are always in tip-top shape.

The notable guests present at the ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the Ferrari showroom were Luca Zanetti, head of global sales at Ferrari S.p.A.; Jacob Ang, Velocita Motors director; representing San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora was his son, Rocco Zamora; and other executives from San Miguel Corp. subsidiaries.

Currently on display in the showroom is the newly launched Ferrari Roma Spider, a modern interpretation of the stylish, pleasure-seeking Italian lifestyle of the 1950s and 1960s. The Roma Spider is powered by Ferrari's award-winning 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 612 horsepower and 760 Newton-meters of torque. This impressive powerplant is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Roma Spider marks Ferrari's return to front-engine soft-tops, the first since 1969.

The Velocita Motors showroom is located at the corner of Connecticut and Florida Streets in San Juan City. The showroom and service are available from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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