Ferrari wanted the Sport setting to allow for some thrills before traction and stability control systems engage.

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The traction- and stability-indicator lights blink merrily.

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Technology like electronic traction control and electronic stability control also add a degree of safety when putting high-powered vehicles like these on the street.

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They provide 450 kilograms of downforce at 60kph, which enhances traction and side-to-side stability in the curves.

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They provide 1, 000 pounds of downforce at 60mph, which enhances traction and side-to-side stability in the curves.

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The stability control and antilock braking systems kept wheels with no traction from spinning pointlessly.

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Electronic stability control can actually prevent accidents, reliably sensing and correcting a sudden loss of traction or control--something inexperienced drivers are least equipped to handle.

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