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Ferrari is pushing itself further to create sensation in the world of racing by building its own F1 racing simulator. The simulator uses 10 linked computers, 60GB of RAM, five giant 3D video screens, a 3500-watt Dolby sound system, and weighs more than 200 tons. The F1 simulators will help develop new cars besides training F1 drivers without breaking F1 rules by limiting testing in the real world. The technology will help drive a model of a virtual vehicle, experiencing sensations that can be referenced to a real one. With a sufficiently experienced driver and engineers, who analyze the results, it would be possible for a simulator test to produce data useful to the development of the car in terms of how the driver interacts with the handling and the controls on the vehicle. Undoubtedly, the new simulator promises better off-track testing benefits but for us amateurs, it’s that rare chance to step in Schumacher’s shoes.

While there’s an original 2003 Ferrari Enzo up for the sale on eBay for $998,000, nobody can stop the Greek designer Dimitris Papanagnou from selling the Enzo replica dubbed the 2010 Ferrari Enzo Spyder prototype. Equipped with an Audi-sourced 3.7-liter V8 engine, it comes in 4-wheel drive and was fully handmade in Greece from materials like carbon fiber and titanium alloy tube chassis. Priced at $800,000, the car is about 97 percent ready, and the interested buyer can make some last-minute customizations like the color of choice and RECARO carbon seats.