Rare and Exclusive Ferrari Garners Attention for Factory Apple Tech Integration

Rare and Exclusive Ferrari Garners Attention for Factory Apple Tech Integration
Rare and Exclusive Ferrari Garners Attention for Factory Apple Tech Integration (Instagram / @pistonheads)

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M, launched in 2008 to celebrate the 16 Constructors’ titles of the Formula 1 World Championship, drew attention by offering a factory-installed iPod Touch.

This model, seen for sale in the UK, featured the Apple device as an entertainment option, which could be removed from a mount on the central console.

While Ferrari typically avoids touch screens to focus on the driving experience, the iPod Touch was an unusual addition, especially considering the company was the first to integrate Apple CarPlay into its vehicles.

Rare and Exclusive Ferrari Garners Attention for Factory Apple Tech Integration (Instagram / @pistonheads)
Rare and Exclusive Ferrari Garners Attention for Factory Apple Tech Integration (Instagram / @pistonheads)

The iPod Touch, while now obsolete due to smartphone advancements, made the 430 Scuderia Spider 16M even more special, offering a unique entertainment experience. Although the iPod Touch product line was discontinued in 2022, this unique detail remains a curiosity in Ferrari and automotive technology history, an intriguing feature for car and tech enthusiasts.

Source: Motor1.com

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