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On Saturday 19th August we celebrated Meridien Modena’s 25 years of association with Ferrari.In only 25 years we have gone from strength to strength. Along with Ferrari we have launched numerous new models, we have opened our new state of art service centre and even won Top Dealer of the Year internationally…and this is only the beginning! Our showroom was packed full of the most classic and rare Ferraris for our guests to feast their eyes on. Ranging from the elegant 1960 250 GT to the ...

This past weekend saw Silverstone track as the venue for the penultimate round of the season for the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evos in the British series, followed by the finale scheduled from 15th - 17th September at Spa-Francorchamps, in conjunction with the Challenge Europe. It’s always such a great opportunity to get Ferrari enthusiasts together to celebrate! Our driver Graham De Zille even finished in fourth place for the weekend, what an achievement. Taking to the track were als...

When it comes to accessories for your Ferrari the list is endless. With the seasons changing it may be time that you are thinking of getting your Ferrari ready for the winter months. Whether that entails taking a road trip to the Alps or just taking your Ferrari out for a spin on a crisp winters morning.Summer tyres are noticeably less effective when the temperature drops. The hardened rubber that results from lower temperatures leads to poor grip on the road.Developed for the demands of winter ...

Bang & Olufsen X Ferrari… A match made in heaven.  Scuderia Ferrari and Bang & Olufsen have now been in partnership for the year and this partnership continues to flourish into the launch of the breathtaking new product line. The product line features 4 of Bang & Olufsen’s top selling models: Beoplay earbuds - Motors meet music. High-fidelity meets horsepower. Beoplay EX Ferrari Edition is crafted with Danish precision, and Italian fire. Ergonomic engineering gives you...

February has always been a bit of a good month in the history of Ferrari. They launched the incredibly iconic 488 GTB in 2015 and of course it is also the birth month of the founder, Enzo Ferrari. Today however we are going be looking at a different car unveiled on this month back on the 8th February 2004, the Ferrari F430.  At first glance the F430 in unmistakably Ferrari. The Ferrari 360 Modena is bought to mind, however with the tweaking in the F430 it stands stronger and with more powe...

7 facts you didn’t know about Meridien Modena  We are and always have been a family run business. How the name Meridien was chosen - There was hotel in the South of France called ‘Meridien’ and they liked the name – Meridien with an e and Meridian with an a were both contenders. They ended up choosing how to spell it by the toss of a coin. The business opened in 1988 - 34 years ago. We’ve won Showroom of the Year in 2014, Aftersales Dealer of the Year in ...

Meridien Modena's 296 GTS Launch Event. This past weekend we had the pleasure of welcoming over 250 of our clients and their guests to the unveiling of the amazing 296 GTS. – The utterly gorgeous spider version of the 296 GTB graced our showroom in the stunning shade Blu Corsa Metallic. The 296 GTS is a 819bhp V6 twin turbo engine, with a 0-60 speed of 2.9 seconds and 7.6 seconds for the 0-200 sprint. The eight-speed dual clutch car really was a sight for sore eyes.  The afternoon k...

To kick off the new year, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to look back on 2022!    To start us off we saw the launch of the 296 GTB & GTS – The stunning V6’s most noticeable difference being the foldable hard top roof, which can be retracted in 14 seconds and up to 28 mph. Ferrari didn’t change much more with just a few tweaks to the interior. But why would you change perfection? A super punchy 3.0 litre V6 Hybrid engine which kicks out 818bh...

Carrying over racing technology, features and dynamics is what the most powerful V8 Ferrari have produced is all about. The 488 Pista is a huge step forward for Ferraris Special Series Models.  Winning the prize for International Engine of the Year in 2016 and 2017, we can see why the details integrated into this engine is so highly regarded. With uncompromised performance the 488 Pista is truly a wonderful car to behold, really showing its prowess on and off the track even for non- profes...

We’ve put together here a few interesting facts you may not know about Ferrari. Read on and hopefully learn some things you may not have known before now.      Enzo Ferrari’s son, Alfredo (affectionally known as Dino) is the name behind the Ferrari Dino. Born in 1932 Enzo wanted Alfredo to be his successor, however he sadly passed away at the age of 24 whilst working on the car which Enzo then named after him in his memory.      Ferrari’s...

Within the last few months Ferrari have been holding 296 GTB test drive events across dealerships in the U.K. Well, recently it was our turn here at Meridien Modena. Two groups went on separate day but we are going to talk about the second groups trip. On Thursday 6th October we took the second group of clients to the beautiful town of Modena for a few nights stay. After settling in for the night with a delicious meal and smiles all round everyone rested up ready for the exciting next day a...

The glorious Ferrari brand that we know and love today started producing sports cars in 1947, however, before that made its name with the Scuderia Ferrari Racing team. Niki Launda, Michael Schumacher and Kim Räikkönen, some of the most famous names in racing history that have one Ferrari a few of its many Championship titles.   Founded in 1929 Scuderia Ferrari started of racing Alfa Romeos around the circuits before world war 2 until its first car was produced in 1947. The ...

We thought it was time we give our readers a little incite into a few of our members of staff here at Meridien Modena. Read on too meet our team and know a little more about the people that make our showroom run so smoothly.    Glenn – SALES MANAGER Favourite Ferrari?  OMG…. Probably the 1967 275 GTB 4 Cam How long have you worked here? Since 1988 as a petrol pump assistant Favourite experience here? 2012 showroom refit party Hobbies? Ga...

The Passione Ferrari, Ferrari Tour and Esperienza Ferrari events add to their success story an important recognition, the ISO 20121 certification, the international standard for sustainable event management. A continuous step forward for the world of events organised in Europe by Ferrari which, having been awarded certification in 2021 for the Passione Ferrari stage at Spa Francorchamps, this year extended its commitment to sustainability also to Ferrari Tours - th...

A new, and very different Ferrari is coming. A car whose bloodline can be traced back through our 75-year history of innovation, evolution and uncompromising performance. Stand by for a genuine game changer. All will be revealed later this year.

2022 has just begun and the engines are already warming up for the new season of Ferrari Driving Activities.Ferrari driving experiences are designed to meet the needs of all Ferraristi; this year again they offer the perfect synthesis of adrenaline, passion and extreme luxury.For 488 Challenge and 488 Challenge Evo owners, Passione Ferrari Club Challenge is the exclusive track experience. More than a traditional competition, this programme allows drivers to measure and beat their ...