"But...

- The Light Pista isn't even here yet -- and I heard of 2 yr production run.

- Front engined V8 model will be introduced in 2008 and will get massive media coverage. Launch another V8 range in the same year? Makes no sense to me!

- Facelift of 612S is imminent, F60 is around the corner, Ferrari's resources have limits."

They may also wish to gauge the reaction to this new V8 model, giving them more reason to wait a bit to launch the 430 successor.