Pirelli and MV Agusta

The technical base is made up of the Brutale 800 RR, the sport naked that sets the bar in the segment, thanks primarily to the performance of the compact, three-cylinder, in-line engine. The chassis architecture, built around the original, mixed-structure frame made up of a steel tube trellis and aluminium alloy lateral plates, is also essential to achieving the right riding feel and the dynamic exuberance that the Brutale 800 RR has provided since it was first launched. The customisation of this model in a limited edition focused mainly on the components and colour schemes. For example, the saddle was custom created for the "Brutale 800 RR PIRELLI” and it stands out with its stitching that is coloured to match each of the two available colour schemes. The headlight unit bracket is painted black, as is the rear subframe. The airbox output grilles are also painted and the wheel rims also boast new features: to reduce weight and increase handling, the engineers decided to mount components derived from the F4, which are characterised by their racing design, very essential and elegant. The rear rim also has a wider channel, now 6 inches, to hold the new tyre size which is specific for this version of the Brutale 800 RR.

Obviously, the tyres also play a role of primary importance. Compared to the standard model that comes standard with DIABLO™ ROSSO III tyres, the Brutale 800 RR PIRELLI mounts DIABLO™ SUPERCORSA SP tyres in the 120/70 ZR17 front size and 200/55 ZR17 on the 6” rear rim made specifically for this model. A rather spectacular option that can be chosen when you order your Brutale 800 RR PIRELLI is the limited edition tyre with coloured walls.

The colour schemes conceived by specialists from the Castiglioni Research Centre and Pirelli Design are intended to enhance the lines of the Brutale 800 RR and to highlight the exclusive partnership with Pirelli. The first proposal has a matt black base with glossy red painted inserts. The Pirelli logo is also done in red on the sides of the fuel tank. The DIABLO™ logo also appears to identify the range of high performance Pirelli tyres and it is placed on the fuel tank near the cap and the tank guard itself. The second colour scheme is on a grey base with Blue inserts. The (optional) coloured tyres will respectively have a red or blue band, depending on which colour version they are mounted on.

Pirelli has already collaborated with MV Agusta in the past on customising a Brutale 800, as in the case of the “Diablo Brutale”, but always as a single, non commercialised unit. The “Brutale 800 RR PIRELLI” , on the other hand, is the the first MV Agusta model customised by Pirelli that will go into production and be sold in a limited edition, thanks to a separate license agreement between Pirelli and MV Agusta. The “Brutale 800 RR PIRELLI” can be admired by all motorcycle enthusiasts at the EICMA show, scheduled from 9 through 12 November 2017 at Rho Fiera (Milan) in the MV Agusta exhibit area, Pavilion 22, Stand I48.

NEW MATERIALS AND A COMPLETELY FRESH DESIGN PHILOSOPHY DEFINE THE NEW-GENERATION RANGE OF TYRES

With the 2016 championship just over, Pirelli is already thinking to the coming F1 season. As the tyre nomination for long-haul events has to be made 15 weeks in advance, whereas for European races the deadline is nine weeks in advance, Pirelli announces the following three compounds for the first and second rounds of the 2017 Formula One season. In AUSTRALIA*, to be held (March 24 - 26) on the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne: P Zero Yellow soft P Zero Red supersoft P Zero Purple ultrasoft These are the tyres that must be available (one of them to be used) at some point in the race: One set of P Zero Yellow soft One set of P Zero Red supersoft There are the tyres assigned for Q3 in qualifying: One set of P Zero Purple ultrasoft In CHINA*, to be held (April 7 - 9) on the Shanghai circuit: P Zero White medium P Zero Yellow soft P Zero Red supersoft These are the tyres that must be available (one of them to be used) at some point in the race: One set of P Zero White medium One set of P Zero Yellow soft There are the tyres assigned for Q3 in qualifying: One set of P Zero Red supersoft Following the regulations, each driver must save for Q3 one set of the softest of the three nominated compounds. This set will be given back to Pirelli after Q3 for those who qualify in the top 10, but the remaining drivers will keep it for the race. The teams are free to choose the remaining 10 sets; making up 13 sets in total for the weekend. 2017 TYRES’ NEW FRAME

• The range has been completely transformed, with new sizes (305/670-13 at the front and 405/670-13 at the rear) as well as new profiles, constructions and compounds.
• The compounds in particular make use of entirely new materials and a completely fresh design philosophy.
• After a very positive testing programme with the new sizes Pirelli has decided to additionally homologate a back-up compound alongside each of the five new base compounds. These extra compounds are formulated using more traditional criteria compared to the new base compounds.
• For the first part of the championship, only the new-generation base compounds have been selected.
• The back-up compounds could be introduced later during the course of next season to respond to any particular requirements once the real performance levels of the 2017 cars have been identified.

The three-day Pirelli test of 2017-sized tyres concluded today at the French circuit of Paul Ricard, where Pascal Wehrlein has been driving a Mercedes, modified to simulate next year's levels of downforce. As was the case for the previous two days, as well as the two-day test completed by Ferrari yesterday in Spain, the work concentrated on slick tyre development in the new 2017 sizes: 305/670-13 at the front and 405/670-13 at the rear. Wehrlein completed the entire planned programme, which took in 63 laps today, added to the total of 134 laps on Tuesday and 89 laps yesterday. The 2017 tyre test programme will continue in two weeks time, 21-22 September at Paul Ricard with Mercedes on wet tyres.

The tyres nominated so far:

Pirelli will bring the following three compounds to the eighteenth round of the 2016 Formula One season in Texas*, to be held (October 21-23) on the Austin circuit: P Zero White medium P Zero Yellow soft P Zero Red supersoft These are the tyres that Pirelli has said must be used at some point in the race: One set of P Zero White medium One set of P Zero Yellow soft. Each driver must have both these sets available for the race, and must use at least one of them. There are the tyres assigned for Q3 in qualifying: One set of P Zero Red supersoft Following the regulations, each driver must save for Q3 one set of the softest of the three nominated compounds. This set will be given back to Pirelli after Q3 for those who qualify in the top 10, but the remaining drivers will keep it for the race - as is the case currently. The teams are free to choose the remaining 10 sets; making up 13 sets in total for the weekend. *The new 2016 tyre regulations mean that tyre nomination for long-haul events have to be made 14 weeks in advance, whereas for European races the deadline is eight weeks in advance. The tyres nominated so far:

FERRARI WILL BEGIN FROM 1-2 AUGUST, FOLLOWED BY RED BULL AND MERCEDES

A GROUP TEST WILL CONFIRM ALL THE FINDINGS IN NOVEMBER

A modified Ferrari SF15-T will undertake the first track tests of Pirelli’s 2017-specification Formula 1 tyres. There will be two days of testing from 1-2 August at Fiorano, which will be artificially dampened in order to carry out tests with Cinturato intermediate and full wet tyres. Then, from 3-4 August, Red Bull will test the new P Zero slick tyres at Mugello. In September, Mercedes will field at Paul Ricard the third of the modified 2015 cars (after Ferrari and Red Bull), which will allow Pirelli’s test and development programme agreed with the teams and the FIA to be completed. The three teams testing will be obliged to share all the data gathered during these tests with the other teams for reasons of sporting equity. PROGRAMME. In total, the testing and development of the 2017 tyres will take place over 10 sessions for a total of 24 days. Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes will be supplying the modified 2015 cars to a precise specification established by the FIA that simulates the performance anticipated for next year, principally including more downforce, a wider track and bigger tyres. Each team will undertake testing equivalent to seven days per car, as per the attached schedule, sharing the development programme equally. The three teams will then take to the track for a collective validation test in Abu Dhabi on 29 November, two days after the final grand prix of the season. CIRCUITS. Five circuits will host the Pirelli development programme. As well as Fiorano, Mugello, Paul Ricard and Abu Dhabi, there will be an additional test at Barcelona in October.

NEW SIZES. The front tyre grows in size by 60mm, going from 245 to 305mm. The rear tyre is 80mm bigger, going from 325 to 405mm. In total, the 2017 tyres will be 25% wider than the current specification: this applies to both the intermediates and full wets. The full range of sizes for the slick tyres is:

• 305/670-13 at the front
• 405/670-13 at the back.

The Cinturato intermediates will have a diameter of 675mm while the Cinturato full wets will have a diameter of 680mm. The wheel rim size remains unaltered at 13 inches. REGULATIONS. The teams and the FIA have agreed with Pirelli on the need for a change to the sporting regulations regarding tyre testing this year. Tyre testing with 2012, 2013 or 2014-specification cars, using the current tyre size but with prototype materials and structures for 2017, has been taking place since May. This programme, which began with Ferrari at Fiorano in May and continued in June with Red Bull at Paul Ricard, will carry on at the following venues: 12-13 July*                  Silverstone                  Mercedes        slicks 16 July                          Fiorano                        Ferrari             intermediates and full wets 18-19 July                   Vallelunga                   Red Bull          slicks *during the official in-season test that is happening at the same time with all the teams.

Pirelli will bring the following three compounds to the thirteenth round of the 2016 Formula One season in Belgium*, to be held (August 25-28) on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit: P Zero White medium P Zero Yellow soft P Zero Red supersoft These are the tyres that Pirelli has said must be used at some point in the race: One set of P Zero White medium One set of P Zero Yellow soft. Each driver must have both these sets available for the race, and must use at least one of them. There are the tyres assigned for Q3 in qualifying: One set of P Zero Red supersoft Following the regulations, each driver must save for Q3 one set of the softest of the three nominated compounds. This set will be given back to Pirelli after Q3 for those who qualify in the top 10, but the remaining drivers will keep it for the race - as is the case currently. + + + + + JAPANESE GP Pirelli will bring the following three compounds to the seventeenth round of the 2016 Formula One season in Japan*, to be held (October 6-9) on the Suzuka circuit: P Zero Orange hard P Zero White medium P Zero Yellow soft These are the tyres that Pirelli has said must be used at some point in the race: Two sets of P Zero Orange hard. Each driver must have both these sets available for the race, and must use at least one of them. There are the tyres assigned for Q3 in qualifying: One set of P Zero Yellow soft Also in this case, following the regulations, each driver must save for Q3 one set of the softest of the three nominated compounds. This set will be given back to Pirelli after Q3 for those who qualify in the top 10, but the remaining drivers will keep it for the race - as is the case currently. The teams are free to choose the remaining 10 sets; making up 13 sets in total for the weekend. *The new 2016 tyre regulations mean that tyre nomination for long-haul events have to be made 14 weeks in advance, whereas for European races the deadline is eight weeks in advance. The tyres nominated so far:

Pirelli will bring the following three compounds to the tenth round of the 2016 Formula One season in Great Britain*, to be held (July 7-10) on the Silverstone circuit: P Zero Orange hard P Zero White medium P Zero Yellow soft These are the tyres that Pirelli has said must be used at some point in the race: One set of P Zero Orange hard One set of P Zero White medium Each driver must have both these sets available for the race, and must use at least one of them. There are the tyres assigned for Q3 in qualifying: One set of P Zero Yellow soft Following the regulations, each driver must save for Q3 one set of the softest of the three nominated compounds. This set will be given back to Pirelli after Q3 for those who qualify in the top 8, but the remaining drivers will keep it for the race – as is the case currently. The teams are free to choose the remaining 10 sets; making up 13 sets in total for the weekend. *The new 2016 tyre regulations mean that tyre nomination for long-haul events have to be made 14 weeks in advance, whereas for European races the deadline is eight weeks in advance. The tyres nominated so far:

Pirelli will bring the following three compounds to the ninth round of the 2016 Formula One season in Austria*, to be held (June 30 - July 3) on the Spielberg circuit: P Zero Yellow soft P Zero Red supersoft P Zero Purple ultrasoft These are the tyres that Pirelli has said must be used at some point in the race: One set of P Zero Yellow soft One set of P Zero Red supersoft. Each driver must have both these sets available for the race, and must use at least one of them. There are the tyres assigned for Q3 in qualifying: One set of P Zero Purple ultrasoft Following the regulations, each driver must save for Q3 one set of the softest of the three nominated compounds. This set will be given back to Pirelli after Q3 for those who qualify in the top 8, but the remaining drivers will keep it for the race – as is the case currently. The teams are free to choose the remaining 10 sets; making up 13 sets in total for the weekend. *The new 2016 tyre regulations mean that tyre nomination for long-haul events have to be made 14 weeks in advance, whereas for European races the deadline is eight weeks in advance. The tyres nominated so far:

Pirelli will bring the following three compounds to the fifth round of the 2016 Formula One season in Spain, to be held (May 12-15) on the Montmelò north of Barcelona: P Zero Orange hard P Zero White medium P Zero Yellow soft These are the tyres that Pirelli has said must be used at some point in the race: One set of P Zero Orange hard One set of P Zero White medium. Each driver must have both these sets available for the race, and must use at least one of them. There are the tyres assigned for Q3 in qualifying: One set of P Zero Yellow soft Following the regulations, each driver must save for Q3 one set of the softest of the three nominated compounds. This set will be given back to Pirelli after Q3 for those who qualify in the top 8, but the remaining drivers will keep it for the race – as is the case currently. The teams are free to choose the remaining sets; making up 13 sets in total for the weekend. *The new 2016 tyre regulations mean that tyre nomination for long-haul events have to be made 14 weeks in advance, whereas for European races the deadline is eight weeks in advance. The tyre choices so far:

A special Triumph Street Twin by Pirelli on show at the Motor Bike Expo of Verona to celebrate the historic partnership between the tyre brand and the Hinckley based manufacturer

Tyres of Pirelli's PHANTOM™ line are legendary. They were produced for the first time back in 1977 and redesigned over the years to keep pace with the most modern technologies. Triumph has selected them for Street Twin, Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black in the new sizes 100/90 – 18 M/C 65H TL front and 150/70 R 17 M/C 69H TL rear

The historic partnership between Pirelli and Triumph is renewed with the new Triumph Bonneville range fitted with original equipment tyres PHANTOM™ Sportscomp. To celebrate the collaboration of two historical international motorcycling brands and especially to honour two models; PHANTOM™ and Bonneville which have made history in the world of two wheels, Pirelli and Triumph have created a special based on the new Street Twin. The Triumph Street Twin by Pirelli presents the livery used by the Bonneville in 1977, the year of birth of the Pirelli PHANTOM™ Sportscomp, with some elements of customization as the legendary Pirelli graphic logo "Scudetto and Stella" on the front fender and the tread pattern of the PHANTOM ™ Sportscomp on the tank. The Special made by Pirelli and Triumph will be on show from January 22 to 24 at MotorBikeExpo at VeronaFiere in Viale del Lavoro, 8 in Verona at Triumph booth: Hall 4 Stand R14 PHANTOM™ Sportscomp was selected by the Hinckley based manufacturer as original equipment for the new Bonneville family. Specifically, to equip the new Twin Street, Bonneville T120 and T120 Bonneville Black, Pirelli has worked closely with Triumph engineers in identifying the new 100/90 - 18 M/C 65H TL front and 150/70 R17 M/C TL 69H rear sizes as ‘best fit’ for the new line of Bonneville motorcycles. The timeless style and character of the legendary original Bonneville is relived in the elegant and genuine Bonneville T120 and in the dark and moody T120 Black. Both are built with the highest standards of quality and attention to detail, yet with all the capabilities and performance of a true modern classic. The new Triumph Street Twin is the newest modern Bonneville, fun and affordable. With its unique character, exciting engine, unmistakable soundtrack, minimalist style and dynamic riding experience, the Street Twin is the Bonneville for the bikers of today. All this thanks to the excellent features offered by the PHANTOM™ Sportscomp that, as with the machines of the new Bonneville family, is a perfect mix of vintage and contemporary technology. There are few tyres in the international motorcycling world that can boast almost forty years of history and successes. The PHANTOM™ is without a doubt one of these and its constant presence and evolution over the years make it one of the most important brands among motorcycle products made by the "long P" company. At the end of 1977 Pirelli designed and presented to bikers all over the world a range of supersport tyres with the PHANTOM™ brand that were distinguished precisely by their high performance with high mileage guaranteed. They were revolutionary tyres for the time, which immediately were favoured and appreciated by motorcyclists to the point that they were used, in 1978, also in the Formula Laverda 500 Trophy, an Italian single-tyre championship sponsored by the FMI that was raced up to 1981. In the meantime the popularity of PHANTOM™ grew and from the Old World travelled all the way to Australia where, in the early ’80s, took part several times in the Castrol Six Hourrace, a motorcycling competition for production bikes organised by the Willoughby District Motorcycle Club, held at the Amaroo Park in Annangrove, New South Wales, not far from Sydney.

Thanks to the quality shown in races and to the recognition of the international market, it soon came into use also as original equipment. Motorcycle manufacturers realised that this product could substantially improve the rideability of their motorcycles. Pirelli thus understood that PHANTOM™ had become a benchmark product and that the market expected a wider range and constant updating. In 1984 PHANTOM™ + 1, PHANTOM™ Supertouring and PHANTOM™ Sportscomp were created. During the whole of the ’80s the PHANTOM™ line performed the role of flagship of the Pirelli production in all road bike applications, running from the Supertouring segment, through Supersport right up to Sportscomp. This last product was a radical innovation in the history of Pirelli motorcycle tyres, taking the maximum speed limit from 230 to 240 Km/h and enabling performance of a really higher level for the technology in use at the time. With the new millennium, in 2005, Pirelli revised the PHANTOM™ Sportscomp radically, combining the sporting origin of the Sportscomp with timeless charm and style, thus giving rise to a Sport Classic line within the Supersport segment. The PHANTOM™ Sportscomp, as it is known and marketed these days, makes use of the technologies of the new millennium and the latest developments in the design and creation of tyres. Now the PHANTOM™ Sportscomp is part of a line of historical tyres of the Pirelli Sport Classic range, which includes also the MT 60™ RS and SPORT DEMON™, destined to respond to the heritage trends and chosen by motorcycle manufacturers and customisers to equip modern café racers, medium-powered custom bikes and modern classics. All this due to the characteristics of excellence offered by the PHANTOM™ Sportscomp which, like the bikes of the new Bonneville family, is a perfect mix of vintage looks and contemporary technology. Among the strengths of this tyre include the easy handling and change in direction, stable and predictable behaviour under acceleration and braking, the high capacity of power transmission to the ground and the regular wear combined, to excellent mileage. In addition to the 100/90- 18 front and 150/70 R17 rear as original equipment of the Triumph Bonneville family,the Sportscomp range is available also in 120/70 R17 TL 58V front and 180/55 R17 TL 73V rear plus in the same sizes but with a (W) speed index that allows its use for customization in the classic/vintage style of all sport and naked bikes requiring a speed index in brackets. In line with the Sport Classic philosophy, PHANTOM™ Sportscomp combines the historical tread pattern design of the PHANTOM™ line with the modern technology of the latest high performance tyres. At a structural level PHANTOM™ Sportscomp uses a steel belt at zero degrees of inclination with respect to the running direction of the tyre. Such a structural element, associated with one or more radial carcass plies of light and durable rayon, guarantees handling and grip even at high speeds. The result is high stability, uniformity in terms of contact area, and being able to optimize the contact patch at the different lean angles on the road. To better suit the modern needs of road riding, Pirelli has adopted development philosophies which aim to obtain a more “rounded” profile for both front and rear tyres, compared to the more “flat” one of the previous generation tyres. Moreover, thanks to the combined design of the front and rear tyre profiles, PHANTOM™ Sportscomp helps corner approach, holding a line, potential for greater acceleration on corner exit and improved precision. As regards the tread pattern, the PHANTOM™ Sportscomp presents a wavy longitudinal groove on both front and rear tyres which promotes fast water drainage, providing confident grip in wet conditions. The tyre has a sportier image with the characteristic “semi-slick” design. Finally, the compounds used have a high silica percentage which ensures grip in the wet and especially fast warm up, with a confidence inspiring grip factor on cold or wet tarmac.

Pirelli will bring the following three compounds to the fourth round of the 2016 Formula One season in Russia (April 28-May 1): P Zero White medium P Zero Yellow soft P Zero Red supersoft These are the tyres that Pirelli has said must be used at some point in the race: One set of P Zero White medium One set of P Zero Yellow soft. Each driver must have both these sets available for the race, and must use at least one of them. There are the tyres assigned for Q3 in qualifying: One set of P Zero Red supersoft Following on from the 2016 regulations, each driver must save for Q3 one set of the softest of the three nominated compounds. This set will be given back to Pirelli after Q3 for those who qualify in the top 10, but the remaining drivers will keep it for the race – as is the case currently. The teams are free to choose the remaining sets; making up 13 sets in total for the weekend.

The latest arrival in the DIABLO™ tyre family, the direct descendent of the renowned and highly rated DIABLO ROSSO™ II, was born from the racetrack for the road and its strong points are sports handling, a high level of grip and long lasting performance

#PirelliDIABLOROSSOIII Pirelli is proud to present DIABLO ROSSO™ III, the new supersport tyre of the DIABLO™ tyre family which takes the performance offered by a road tyre to a new level. DIABLO ROSSO™ III is the direct successor of DIABLO ROSSO™ II but raises the bar of sport riding even higher. It extends the qualities of its predecessor, strengthening its features in terms of handling and grip, with long lasting performance. Designed and developed with a view to equip the latest generation of powerful road bikes characterised by significant technological equipment and electronic control systems, DIABLO ROSSO™ III is a tyre born from the racetrack for the road because it takes advantage of all the research and know-how acquired by Pirelli in the FIM Superbike World Championship, in the last twelve years of participation in its capacity as Official Tyre Supplier. The evolution of the supersport segment Naked bike new registrations have bounced back, showing encouraging signs of growth within this historically high performing sector. This segment, together with supersport bikes, is also in continuous evolution: over the last few years we have seen great changes in the design and technology applied to motorcycles which, have become more and more powerful, increasingly managed by electronics and equipped with the most advanced safety systems such as traction control. At the same time the needs of motorcyclists have changed and now riders have become much more demanding. It is no longer sufficient for a tyre to be simply ‘sporty’: the watchword now is versatility because it must guarantee lasting performance and be as good in dry as in wet conditions, together with good mileage. Precisely for these reasons Pirelli decided to design the new DIABLO ROSSO™ III, a tyre that represents the very latest level of evolution of the DIABLO ROSSO™ range which is perfectly suited to the needs of the motorcycles and today’s motorcyclists; capable of taking performance on the road to a new level. The DIABLO™ range: a family of number ones The DIABLO™ brand has always represented Pirelli’s excellence in the world of ‘sporty’ tyres for motorcycles. After its introduction in 2002 in the supersport segment, the DIABLO™ family rapidly evolved until it was present in many other market segments through as many as 16 tyre models, from Racing to Supersport. The DIABLO™ brand can boast almost fifteen years of experience, technology and wins in the comparative tyre tests from the most authoritative specialist magazines and in races of international value. For more than a decade the most important motorcycle manufacturers have been choosing tyres from the DIABLO™ range as original equipment while the international press considers DIABLO™ products a reference point. Within the DIABLO™ range the DIABLO ROSSO™ brand identifies products dedicated to sporty use on roads and the new DIABLO ROSSO™ III comes out of this important background to continue the story of this successful brand.

The genesis of DIABLO ROSSO™ III Pirelli has been the Official Tyre Supplier for all classes of the FIM Superbike World Championship since 2004 and last year was confirmed in this role until the end of the 2018 season. Having arrived at the twelfth year, the technical partnership established between Pirelli with the teams and riders of the FIM Superbike World Championship can already boast the record for the longest running control tyre supplier in the history of motorsports at an international level. Pirelli has made the Championship for production-derived motorcycles the test bench to develop not only the products used in competition but also many of the tyres used daily by motorcyclists all over the world. Inspired by the philosophy, which has now become a motto of the Italian tyre company, “We sell what we race, we race what we sell” Pirelli has managed to bring to fruition all the experience acquired in this championship applying to normal production products for road use some of the patents and materials developed for racing activity. The entire new DIABLO ROSSO™ III project is the latest result of Pirelli's long experience in the FIM Superbike World Championship: the design technology on which this new product is based, the materials of the structure and compound mixing process are the same as used for Superbikes. Strong points of DIABLO ROSSO™ III and advantages for motorcyclists DIABLO ROSSO™ III is the next step in the evolution of DIABLO ROSSO™ II, which combines all the latest technologies, the most revolutionary materials and the most innovative processes together with the know-how acquired by Pirelli in the Superbike World Championship in these last few years. Pirelli’s engineers have further strengthened all of these elements to provide an unprecedented level of performance for a supersport tyre. DIABLO ROSSO™ III greatly improves handling, absolute grip and performance in the wet, to guarantee lasting and consistent performance for the whole lifecycle of the tyre. DIABLO ROSSO™ III presents new profiles, materials of the latest generation, an innovative structure, new compounds and a tread pattern that is derived directly from that of the DIABLO™ Supercorsa. The main technical characteristics of the DIABLO ROSSO™ III are: 1) The twin-compound rear tyre with high percentages of silica which provides grip in all conditions giving mileage of reference in the supersport tyre segment 2) The racing-derived profiles 3) The tread which presents a pattern that is an evolution of the flash symbol already present on the DIABLO™ Supercorsa These characteristics translate into the following advantages offered to motorcyclists by the new DIABLO ROSSO™ III: 1) The handling from the sporting background transmits to the motorcyclist a strong feeling of safety and reliability of the bike. This is made possible by the combined characteristics of profile and structure that are derived directly from the world of Superbike competition where the ability to lean into a bend quickly and with stability through corners is fundamental 2) The exceptional grip, not only in the dry where historically Pirelli is a reference point for all competitors, but now also in the wet, thanks to the new materials and experience gained by the brand in other segments. Excellent qualities in the dry are no longer sufficient because motorcyclists are now asking for better performance in all weather conditions and with a wider spectrum of operating temperatures 3) Performance consistency over time because the qualities of the tyre are long-lasting and make it fully usable and available for its whole lifecycle. The bikes and motorcyclists that DIABLO ROSSO™ III is destined for The new DIABLO ROSSO™ III can satisfy even the most demanding riders who want a road tyre capable of guaranteeing great handling, an excellent level of grip and high performance constant over time. More specifically, DIABLO ROSSO™ III is dedicated in particular to motorcyclists who love to ride their motorcycle with a sporty and enthusiastic riding style to feel on the road the same emotions that can be felt on the racetrack. DIABLO ROSSO™ III is destined not only for owners of naked, supersport motorcycles but also of those of supertourer bikes who use their bike in every context, from winding roads to mountain passes, always looking for high lean angles. These are motorcyclists who use their bike both for short trips into the country lasting a day and for medium/long-range excursions during the weekend with light luggage and, sometimes, also with a passenger, but always looking for high performance. Finally DIABLO ROSSO™ III does not shy from even the most extreme use: occasional lovers of the racetrack will also be able to appreciate the great handling of a product born and designed for the road but derived from racing. The DIABLO ROSSO™ III tread pattern: the flash As can easily be seen, the tread pattern of the new DIABLO ROSSO™ III derives directly from that of the well-known and highly regarded competition tyre DIABLO™ Supercorsa, suitable for road use. The Pirelli engineers considered it important to maintain the grooves with the typical and distinctive “flash” pattern on the tread because it is recognised as an expression of competitiveness and aggressiveness. The set of grooves represents the best solution possible for obtaining compactness of the tread strip, a good balance between full and empty spaces, and excellent drainage of water. The orientation of the grooves follows the waves of wear, interrupting the forces that cause it, favouring more uniform consumption and a reduction of the stress to which the compound is subjected. The orientation is also effective from the point of view of dispersal of water which makes the DIABLO ROSSO™ III an extremely safe and high performing tyre also in the wet. In keeping with the DNA of the DIABLO ROSSO™ II and of all the most recent products introduced on the market by Pirelli, on the shoulder of the tread we can recognise the name of the product alongside which is the “flash” symbol typical of the tread pattern, to reaffirm the family feeling of the latest generation of the DIABLO™ family. As a further link with other Pirelli products, the new DIABLO ROSSO™ III is marked with the “D” of DIABLO™ 0.3 millimetres deep positioned in the centre of the rear tyre. The DIABLO ROSSO™ III compounds The new DIABLO ROSSO™ III compounds meet the needs of the new increasingly performing motorcycles and of the motorcyclists of today who want to have tyres that are always versatile and capable of guaranteeing excellent performance on both dry and wet roads combined with good mileage. This is why in the compounds of the new DIABLO ROSSO™ III the Pirelli engineers have played around a lot with the percentages of silica present. Thanks also to an exclusive and patented mixing process, Pirelli has developed innovative compounds with a high percentage of silica combined with latest generation oils, resins and polymers which improve the cohesion of the elements, so as to achieve an unprecedented level of uniformity. The rear tyre is dual compound with a large side strip of high-grip compound and a central strip which guarantees the mileage. More specifically the profile is divided in a proportion of 40-20-40 where the side compound, more high performing, covers a total of 80% of the entire tread while the remaining 20% in the central section is made up of a compound functional to stability and mileage. With this arrangement, the side compound that guarantees the grip comes into play as soon as the leaning phase begins, ensuring excellent adherence and offering the motorcyclist great confidence while leaning into bends. This is made possible by the fact that the compound used on the side has a 100% silica formulation and provides all the grip necessary on both dry and wet roads. The side compound is supported in the substratum by a harder compound which gives the tyre characteristics such as stability and precision in maintaining the trajectory in bends. The same compound which in the side strips is present only in the substratum emerges instead in the central part covering a width of approximately 45 millimetres of the tread. This compound also has a high percentage of silica (although less than 100%) and has the purpose of ensuring stability at high speeds together with mileage of reference for the supersport tyre segment. The front tyre is a single compound with a silica content of 100%. The decision not to apply also to the front the dual-compound solution is based on studies and on the direct experience of the Pirelli engineers who arrived at the conclusion that the single-compound solution on the front is the best choice, as it is the only one capable of offering the motorcyclist good quality feedback together with a high level of stability. The DIABLO ROSSO™ III profiles In general the main function of the tyre’s profile is to affect the handling. In this case too the new DIABLO ROSSO™ III has inherited much from Pirelli's experience in the world championship for production-derived motorcycles: its profiles are derived directly from those of the DIABLO™ SUPERCORSA, a tyre used in the Supersport and Superstock classes, although suitable for road use. The profile of the front tyre is characterised by a multi-radius development which improves handling, offering the motorcyclist immediate leaning into bends and facilitating at the same time rapid changes in direction. Compared with that of the DIABLO ROSSO™ II, the profile is higher in the central part and wider at the sides to provide a larger contact area and a more stable lean. At the same time the height of the sidewall has been increased by about 3 millimetres to favour greater flexibility of the sidewall in acceleration out of bends, with a great benefit in terms of traction. The rear tyre follows the same scheme and geometry similar to that of the front, ensuring perfectly balanced and synchronised behaviour of the pair. The DIABLO ROSSO™ III structure The radial casing of the new DIABLO ROSSO™ III is very rigid to maintain the profile and enables the compound to grip the asphalt. Very similar to that used in the DIABLO™ Supercorsa, it is made of a high-performance Rayon, capable of conserving its shape during high stress forces generated by acceleration and load. The density of the belt has also been adjusted to balance rigidity with the absorption properties of the roughness of asphalt, providing a better feeling of contact and reliability. Availability and sizes of DIABLO ROSSO™ III The new DIABLO ROSSO™ III will be available starting from the beginning of 2016 at the international sales network in the following sizes:

P Zero takes centre stage on the supercars at Geneva, such as the Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce

Pirelli’s Seal Inside technology is also on display, another asset of the italian firm’s newest tyre: Cinturato All Season

Once more, Pirelli comes to the Geneva Motor Show as the undisputed leader when it comes to new homologations at the top end of the market. In 2014, Pirelli gained 266 new homologations, of which 213 came in the premium and prestige sectors: an increase of 6% compared to last year. Of these, 118 were marked tyres – with a special marking on the sidewall indicating that they have been tailor-made for a vehicle manufacturer. Thanks to these latest arrivals, Pirelli’s homologations now add up to a record 1846 in total all over the world.

Proof of this increase can be found all over the stands that populate the 85th Geneva Motor Show this year, where the most powerful supercars such as the Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce as well as the latest-generation SUVs all wear Pirelli tyres.

However, Pirelli is not just about pure performance. Many of the cars at the Geneva Motor Show rely on the Italian firm’s Seal Inside technology, which has been developed by Pirelli’s engineers to allow motorists to continue their journeys even in the event of a puncture.

THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS SUVs USE P ZERO OR SCORPION TYRES

The highlights of this year’s Geneva Motor Show include some of the world’s most important SUVs, from the Audi Q7 – making its European debut – to the restyled Audi Q3, not to mention the new and technically advanced Volvo XC90, as well as the BMW X5M and X6M. In order to put all their power and traction down onto the ground effectively, all these diverse models have chosen Pirelli Scorpion (either in Scorpion Verde or All Season guises) or P Zero tyres.

Pirelli has come up with made-to-measure tyres, specifically homologated for each one of these key SUVs to guarantee excellent grip and wet braking, combined with the inherent stability needed to get the most out of cars that weigh this much.

P ZERO FOR THE LATEST-GENERATION SUPERCARS

Following last December’s presentation of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Pirelli Edition, yet another chapter of the now-legendary collaboration between Lamborghini and Pirelli will be shown in Geneva. The new Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce is supplied exclusively on P Zero tyres. This latest supercar to emerge from Sant’Agata Bolognese, making its world debut in Geneva, relies on P Zero Corsa rubber to place its extreme power onto the road.

PIRELLI’S SEAL INSIDE TECHNOLOGY ALSO ON DISPLAY IN GENEVA

As part of a range of solutions that define Pirelli’s philosophy of ‘Extended Mobility’, Pirelli is also displaying its Seal Inside technology. As well as being seen on original equipment Pirelli tyres for many new Volkswagens (from the Touran, making its debut in Geneva, to the Passat shown in Paris last year) this technology enhances the premium status of Pirelli’s latest product: Cinturato All Season, the tyre for all seasons, launched onto the European market in January.

Seal Inside is new technology that allows motorists to continue their journeys, without a loss of tyre pressure, even in the event of a puncture up to 4mm. If this happens, a sealing agent on the inside of the tyre solidifies around the foreign object that has caused the puncture in order to prevent air escaping. Once the object is extracted, the sealing agent expands to plug the gap. This technology showcases another important safety innovation from Pirelli.

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Pirelli Cinturato All Season wins its first test, by prestigious magazine Autobild, straight out of the box

Pirelli has been presented with the 2014 BMW Supplier Innovation Award, a prize that the German manufacturer gives to its most innovative suppliers every year. The Italian tyre firm was awarded the ‘best innovation in quality’ prize at a ceremony held yesterday in Amsterdam, for its Real Dynamic Curing technology: used in the tyre vulcanisation process. This technology, adopted by Pirelli throughout its factories, allows the optimal degree of vulcanisation to be calculated for each tyre via the use of a thermal sensor. Vulcanisation, or in other words the process in which a tyre’s characteristics are ‘set’ by heat, is the final phase in the tyre production process and a determining factor in the quality of the finished product. The prize was collected Pirelli’s General Manager Technology, Maurizio Boiocchi. Pirelli is also one of the key suppliers to BMW worldwide also in terms of the amount of product provided. Thanks to research centres and production facilities located in areas where premium and top of the range cars are frequently sold, including Brazil, China, Europe and the USA, Pirelli is able to develop tyres that are perfectly suited to BMW models in every corner of the world. In particular, Pirelli produces made to measure run-flat tyres in close collaboration with BMW’s engineers, specifically designed for each model. These tyres can be distinguished by a special star marking on the sidewall, which indicates that the tyres have been made especially. As a result, safety is improved and the driveability of the vehicle is maximised. Pirelli has more than 200 homologations for the BMW Group, in sizes from 16 to 21 inches. The long list of models equippped with Pirelli tyres include SUVs such as the X1, X3, X5 and X6 as well as the 1 Series, 2 Series, 2 Series Active Tourer, 3 Series, 3 Series GT, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series Gran Coupé, and 7 Series. Also included is the MINI Paceman and Countryman.

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In order to provide some testing time before any new range of tyres is introduced, the P Zero White medium and P Zero Red supersoft for Canada will be in exactly the same specification as that which the teams started the season, with no adjustments.

This new tyre will be brought to Canada as an experimental tyre for free practice, as allowed by the current regulations. Each driver will receive two sets of this new medium compound for use during Friday’s two sessions only. 

Following feedback from the teams and drivers, the new specification of tyre is then set to be introduced from the British Grand Prix at the end of June, and will remain in place until the end of the year. 

The aim of introducing the new tyre is to prevent any instances of the tread detaching itself from the structure. However, the performance and wear characteristics of the new tyre will not be significantly different, with the aim of keeping up the spectacle and retaining a strategic element to all the races.

The first column denotes the tyres the driver started the race on. S = Soft compound H = Hard compound N = New compound U = Used compound NC = Not classified NS = Not started The last column gives the total amount of pit stops.

What’s the story? After three consecutive street circuits, Formula One returns to one of the most traditional permanent tracks of the year at Silverstone. For Pirelli, this can be considered a second home race, as the company’s motorsport hub is located in Didcot, only around an hour away. During free practice on Friday, the teams will have the opportunity to test a new hard P Zero compound that is under development for the future. Pirelli tried out a number of experimental compounds during last year’s free practice sessions, but this is the first time that a new compound will have been tried during a race weekend in 2012. The teams will each have two sets of the experimental hard tyre for the two Friday sessions in addition to their usual allocation, before reverting to the standard P Zero Silver hard compound and P Zero Yellow soft compound for the rest of the race weekend. Last year, the early stages of the British Grand Prix were affected by rain, so the Cinturato Green intermediate and Cinturato Blue wet will also be on standby. As well as several high-speed corners that put plenty of lateral energy through the tyres, Silverstone is often characterised by a wide variety of climatic conditions over the race weekend, with ambient temperatures between 15 to 30 degrees centigrade possible. The track surface is also quite abrasive, which further increases tyre wear, while the tyre structure has to cope with extended periods when the cars are at top speed and full throttle. Pirelli’s motorsport director says: Paul Hembery: “Silverstone is one of the most iconic circuits on the Formula One calendar, precisely because it is so demanding for the drivers, cars and tyres. This is why we have chosen to test a new experimental hard compound here during free practice, which we may use in the future. The new tyre has a slightly wider working range, which should make it easier for the teams to get the tyres into the right operating temperature window. But with the championship so finely balanced, our priority is to ensure that no one team is handed any particular advantage. We want to keep the performance of the tyres at the highest level for as long as possible, so this is a valuable opportunity for ourselves and all the teams to gather more information about the potential effect of a new compound, and gain some data for the future. Silverstone is a very high-energy circuit that can see some unpredictable weather conditions, so a strong performance from the tyres and an effective strategy are vital ingredients in a successful race outcome.” The men behind the steering wheel say: Paul di Resta (Force India): “Silverstone is a great venue, my home race, and a place where you can really appreciate what a Formula One car is capable of, especially the aerodynamic grip and the change of direction. Everybody talks about the speed of Maggotts and Becketts because there really is nothing else like them on any other track in the world. When you’re running with low fuel on a qualifying lap with new tyres it gives you a real buzz, but you need to hook them up just right to get the lap time. I also enjoy the new section of the track and every year we go back there it gets better and better. The new layout has definitely created some more overtaking opportunities, especially with the introduction of DRS, and it’s great fun to drive, while being very demanding on the tyres at the same time.” Pirelli’s test driver says: Lucas di Grassi: “I drove the new Silverstone circuit at the 2010 British Grand Prix and it’s very interesting: high speed and high energy are the main characteristics, which has a big effect on the tyres because of all the aerodynamic grip. But traction is also tested a lot in the slower and more technical sections, particularly in terms of combined acceleration, when you are turning and accelerating at the same time. Hard and soft is a very good combination here, with the soft tyre definitely the one to qualify on. The biggest difficulty in terms of set-up is the unpredictability of the weather conditions, so you really have to focus on your car and collect as much information as you can during all the sessions. It’s still easy to get caught out by a set-up that isn’t perfectly suited to the conditions on race day though. I tested the experimental hard compound tyre in Jerez earlier this year: it’s a similar concept to the current hard but with improved combined grip and better wear. It’s particularly effective in warm weather and when the track conditions are poor – so you end up with a tyre that is quicker and lasts longer.” Technical tyre notes: • One of the fastest corners at Silverstone is Turn 9 (Copse) which the cars take at 290kph, generating a lateral force of 5g. The tyre tread temperature can exceed 110 degrees centigrade at this point, with good lateral grip being the key to quick lap. • The track was partially resurfaced last year, when a new pit complex was added, but it remains quite bumpy. The teams generally run quite high downforce to ensure good aerodynamic grip but they have to adjust the suspension to take into account the bumps: many of which are absorbed by the tyres. • Pirelli has never experienced a completely dry race at Silverstone or used the hard tyre in race conditions: last year all the cars started on the intermediate tyre, with the top five running similar three-stop strategies without using the hard tyre. The tyre choices so far:

Pirelli in Britain: • Pirelli’s Didcot hub in Oxfordshire has been nominated a ‘centre of excellence’ for the company and now looks after all other northern European motorsport operations as well as Formula One. • Pirelli clinched a sequence of five consecutive victories at the British Grand Prix between 1950 and 1954, starting with Nino Farina in an Alfa Romeo 158 and ending with Froilan Gonzalez in a Ferrari 625. • Pirelli has two factories in Britain: one in Burton upon Trent (which uses Pirelli’s patented MIRS – Modular Integrated Robotised System) and one in Carlisle. Pirelli did not just make tyres in Britain: one of the company’s less famous products right up until the 1970s was rubber-soled bedroom slippers. Other news from Pirelli: • Pirelli completed a two-day development test in Spa just before the British Grand Prix, with test drivers Lucas di Grassi and Jaime Alguersuari in the 2010 Renault R30 test car. The test was aimed at refining the tyres that could be used in the future, with the car running in a wide range of weather conditions at the epic Belgian circuit. • Pirelli hosted a UK media day at Silverstone last month where journalists got to drive on the track using some of the company’s latest products, including the P Zero Trofeo R – a road-legal track tyre – and the P Zero Silver road tyre. The new Cinturato P7 Blue tyre was also on display, which is the first tyre on sale to be awarded an ‘AA’ rating by the new European tyre label legislation. • Peugeot Italia driver Paolo Andreucci won the latest round of the Italian Rally Championship, the San Crispino Rally, last weekend using Pirelli gravel tyres. Pirelli also won the Junior Championship classification on the event thanks to Citroen driver Simone Campedelli.

Pirelli in Spain: • Pirelli tested in Valencia twice during the build-up to its first season in Formula One, but only at the permanent circuit on the outskirts of the city rather than on the 5.419-kilometre street circuit inaugurated in 2008. • One of Pirelli’s largest logistics hubs in Europe is located in Manresa, Spain. The facility was inaugurated in 2010 and includes a new warehouse of 2800 square metres, as well as 19 loading bays that distribute car, truck and bike tyres all over Spain and Portugal. • Spain is currently the only country to host two grands prix, in Barcelona and Valencia. At the Spanish Grand Prix last month, Pastor Maldonado used Pirelli tyres to claim the first race win for Williams in eight years. Other news from Pirelli: • Pirelli recently launched the new Cinturato P7 Blue tyre: a road tyre designed to offer cars with medium-sized engines increased mileage, reduced wet braking distances and lower rolling resistance. The new tyre from Pirelli takes its name from the Cinturato Blue full wet tyre used in Formula One. • As the Formula One teams prepared to travel to the Valencia street circuit, Pirelli’s GP3 drivers took part in a group test at the permanent Ricardo Tormo circuit. In hot conditions, Carlin’s William Buller went quickest of all on the second day of the two-day test, thanks to a time of 1m26.389s. -->

Pirelli’s premium technology is in the spotlight at the 82nd edition of the Geneva Motor Show, which will be featuring some of the most eagerly anticipated cars – such as the most powerful Ferrari ever, the new Berlinetta F12, the Aston Martin Zagato, and the Bentley V8 – all on display sporting P Zero tyres. In addition to the P Zero family, which is again the preferred tyre of the best cars at this motor show, other Pirelli lines will also be on stage for the industry’s most important exhibition, including Cinturato, Scorpion and Winter, both at the Pirelli stand and featured in the stands of some of the event’s most prestigious car manufacturers, such as Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche and Volkswagen. All eyes will also be on the P Zero Silver, the latest addition to the P Zero family and a tyre that takes advantage of Formula One technologies and design techniques, developed for high-end saloon cars and coupés, from the Audi A5 to the Mercedes CLS. PIRELLI PREMIUM. Pirelli’s business strategy remains focused on the premium segment, which is the market segment with the highest rates of growth throughout the world, from mature markets such as those in Europe, which remains the largest market for high-end tyres, to rapidly growing economies. Pirelli research focuses on creating innovative solutions to sustainable mobility, which is at the heart of the company’s premium strategy. All of Pirelli’s families of tyres and the company’s high-tech systems such as Cyber Tyre, which, by interacting with a car’s electronics, ensure vehicle stability and proper tyre maintenance, are based on the concept of sustainable mobility, which means safety, comfort and respect for the environment. The premium segment includes the families P Zero, Cinturato and Scorpion, and the lines of winter tyres. P ZERO. P Zero Corsa System is the most sporty of the P Zero road tyres and has been developed by Pirelli together with a number of car manufacturers for use on some of the most extreme cars. The Corsa System is designed for road use, but is also excellent on the track. In 2010, Pirelli introduced the new P Zero Corsa System, which unites the evolution of the previous directional system with the new P Zero Corsa Asymmetric 2 in order to enhance both performance and safety. The P Zero Corsa is provided as original equipment on supercars from Aston Martin, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, McClaren, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche GT and is available in rim sizes ranging from 18 to 20 inches. P Zero Trofeo is the ultra-low racing tyre designed for the track but homologated for the road as well. P Zero Trofeo is the most extreme evolution of the tyre for race fans and takes advantage of the most innovative technologies derived from motorsports. It has been designed in particular for the amateur “gentlemen drivers” who race on tracks throughout the world. The P Zero Trofeo is great for dry tracks and for the high temperatures that racing requires. The tyres are available for rim sizes ranging from 17 to 20 inches. P Zero is the flagship product of the family that dominates the high-end segment, where Pirelli is a leader worldwide. One of the most technologically advanced products to come out of Pirelli Research, the P Zero has consolidated its position of leadership in the high-end segment by obtaining more than 250 homologations. Manufacturers are choosing P Zero tyres to support and exalt the performance of some of the most extreme supercars and to ensure the utmost in customer satisfaction and driving safety. The P Zero comes in some 130 sizes, with aspect ratios ranging from 50 to 25 and rim sizes ranging from 17 to 21 inches. P Zero Silver is the first road tyre to come out of Formula One and is the latest addition to the P Zero family. Developed for sport and coupé saloon cars, the P Zero Silver is the first in a series of highly specialised Pirelli tyres that will ensure the highest performance levels mile after mile. The Silver shares the same process of calculation and modelling used in Formula One, thereby ensuring the P Zero’s performance and exalting tyre life. P Zero Silver will be available in 11 sizes for 19" and 20" rims, with a limited edition being available in Europe beginning in April 2012. The P Zero and P Zero Corsa System are homologated on the sportiest models presented in Geneva: as well as the Ferraris, Maseratis, McLarens, Lamborghinis and the high performance Audi, Bmwand Mercedes models, there are also the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Boxster, the Bentley GTC and V8, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, and the new Lotus Exige-S and Evora-GT. CINTURATO. The Cinturato line, which focuses on respect for the environment without sacrificing on safety and stability, includes the best-selling Cinturato P7, winner of some of the most stringent tests. Developed by Pirelli for mid-range and high-powered cars, the Cinturato P7 unites respect for the environment with low operating costs, safety and driving pleasure. Provided as original equipment by Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Volkswagen and other car manufacturers, the Cinturato P7 is available for rim sizes ranging from 16 to 18 inches and also include a run-flat version. The Cinturato P7 is homologated on the new models of the main premium marques like Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. Cinturato P1, developed by Pirelli for small and mid-sized cars, is a tyre that brings high performance to sustainable mobility.It is the latest addition to the Cinturato family and embodies the same ecological features of all Cinturato tyres as well as UHP technology. The tyre is available in rim sizes ranging from 14 to 16 inches, and some sizes also include a run-flat version. SCORPION. The Verde of the Scorpion family is the first ecological and high performance tyre designed by Pirelli for cars with high environmental impact: SUVs and latest generation Crossovers. Scorpion Verde combines the high performance technology of the P Zero family with the ecological approach of the Cinturato family, ensuring the reduction of wear and noise. It is available on the market in the m+s version, in sizes from 16 to 20 inches and has been chosen as original equipment by Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Volvo, Porsche and Land Rover, including the latest models on show in Geneva. WINTER TYRES. Winter Sottozero Serie II is the high-performance winter tyre designed for high-powered cars. Available in two versions, the W210/W240 for mid-sized to large saloon cars and the W270 for sports cars, the Sottozero Serie II is provided as original equipment by Ferrari, Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Porsche and BMW. Winter Snowcontrol Serie 3 is Pirelli’s latest winter tyre designed for small and mid-sized cars. With Snowcontrol Serie 3, Pirelli has extended the company’s range of seasonal tyres in order to meet the needs of a market that increasingly prefers products that ensure a low environmental impact and lower fuel consumption, but without sacrificing safety and comfort. Snowcontrol Series 3 takes the performance of its predecessor, the Snowcontrol Serie II, to an extreme to ensure greater traction on snow and ice while also improving grip in dry conditions. Winter Carving Edge is Pirelli’s studded tyre, which is ideal for the ice and frigid temperatures that are typical of northern Europe. Carving Edge is designed for a wide range of vehicles, from city cars to 4x4s, from saloon cars to SUVs, and is available in rim sizes ranging from 13 to 20 inches, and soon there will also be a run-flat version as well. Photographic material is available here: http://vprog.pirellityre.com/pirelli/en/geneve/geneve12.zip