Scuderia Lebanon s.a.l., the official importer of Ferrari in Lebanon, launched the latest model from the iconic Ferrari stable, the Ferrari Portofino. The new model arrived to the market this month showcasing perfect combination of outright performance and versatility in addition to a level of driving pleasure and on-board comfort unparalleled on the market.

Gathering at the showroom in Dora, Beirut,to witness the arrival of the new V8 GT, the launch event was attended by Dieter Knechtel, Chief Executive Officer, Ferrari Far East and Middle East; Hassan Haidar, Owner of Scuderia Lebanon; and further executives and Ferrari team members joined by respected media representatives.

"The new Portofino opens up new horizons that allow our clients to live to the fullest with its supercar performance, delightful design and its own story of versatility. With its launch, we reassure our clients that we will offer the true perpetuation of the Legacy of Ferrari, be it in heritage or experience," said Hassan Haidar, Owner of Scuderia Lebanon.

During the event, Scuderia reflected on its strong position in the market and showcased its latest achievements for 2018 that sets Ferrari's experience apart from any other. Thatincludes its latest investments in their brand new Showroom and Service facility, which offers a private configuration room for new car sales, a section for Ferrari Approved Pre-owned Sales, and a state of art Workshop and Body-shop Service.

This year, Scuderia have also celebrated power and performance through a selection of Ferrari lifestyle client events in addition to the launch of the Ferrari 812 Superfast, private preview of the new Ferrari 488 Pistaand the Portofino welcome today.

"We are proud to be here today to witness the arrival of the luxurious Ferrari Portofino to Lebanon. We've been working with Scuderia Lebanon s.a.l. to bring this beauty to the market and we look forwardto delivering excellence to our clients through this trusted partnership for many years to come," said Dieter Knechtel, Chief Executive Officer, Ferrari Far East and Middle East.

Capable of unleashing a massive 600 cv and sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, the Ferrari Portofino is the most powerful convertible to combine the advantages of a retractable hard top, a roomy boot and generous cockpit space plus two rear seats suitable for short trips.