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That design should have been the next 12 cyl. model, not the pedestrian stuff they have pumped out since the 512 TR.
Well, if their designs for the V12-models get softer and softer and more GT-ish all the time, I wouldn't mind if they use the above design for their next midengined-V8-model (even more as they've already presented a car like the California now).
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Found this on autoblog, a terrific pic of jim's car. Even after all the travel and all the miles it shines up pretty nice.
That design should have been the next 12 cyl. model, not the pedestrian stuff they have pumped out since the 512 TR.
What car is this? Concept or competition model?
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racerx said:
Found this on autoblog, a terrific pic of jim's car. Even after all the travel and all the miles it shines up pretty nice.
That design should have been the next 12 cyl. model, not the pedestrian stuff they have pumped out since the 512 TR.
What car is this? Concept or competition model?
It was a one off car for Mr Glickenhaus
Aug 18, 2008 10:01:08 PM
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I have to disagree with the first poster. This design should have been & hopefully will be along the lines of the Enzo's successor. This car is too exotic in looks & performance to be massed produced like the 512 or 599.
Ferrari may take their V12 line up & go in the direction of the V8. They have the flashy mid engine 430 along with the more practical front engine CaGT. They will probably keep the front engine V12s like the 599 which is practical in looks with extreme performance but they may produce a mid engine V12 line up with a little more flash.
Montezemolo said cars like the F50 & Enzo will never be massed produced like Diablos & Murcielagos. Exotic cars of that magnitude should be just that. Exotic, hard to find to buy & rarely seen on public roads.
Ferrari may take their V12 line up & go in the direction of the V8. They have the flashy mid engine 430 along with the more practical front engine CaGT. They will probably keep the front engine V12s like the 599 which is practical in looks with extreme performance but they may produce a mid engine V12 line up with a little more flash.
Montezemolo said cars like the F50 & Enzo will never be massed produced like Diablos & Murcielagos. Exotic cars of that magnitude should be just that. Exotic, hard to find to buy & rarely seen on public roads.
Aug 18, 2008 10:37:39 PM
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Not that it matters much, i'm not a ferrari guy, but for discussion purposes and from the outside looking in...... ferrari used to be synonomous with exotic.
308's and TR's were this wild in the mid-80's (just as the 928 looks) The 400i handled "practical".
Then the 456 did practical and now the 612.
Why have 2 practical 12 cyl. models?
Mr. M is doing to ferrari what Mr. W is doing to Porsche. Making tons of dough while dumming down looks and upping production.
The california and 599 had to be warmed up to. The enzo is unlikeable. This design above is the best "ferrari" ever built, imo, the body looks like liquid trapped in a sheet.
I want to see some true exotics from these companies, let maserati build practical.
just my opinion.
308's and TR's were this wild in the mid-80's (just as the 928 looks) The 400i handled "practical".
Then the 456 did practical and now the 612.
Why have 2 practical 12 cyl. models?
Mr. M is doing to ferrari what Mr. W is doing to Porsche. Making tons of dough while dumming down looks and upping production.
The california and 599 had to be warmed up to. The enzo is unlikeable. This design above is the best "ferrari" ever built, imo, the body looks like liquid trapped in a sheet.
I want to see some true exotics from these companies, let maserati build practical.
just my opinion.
Aug 19, 2008 12:16:54 AM
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Well Frank Stephenson is no longer at Ferrari the guy who designed the 360 & the gentleman who headed the Enzo project won't be working on its successor.
I read somewhere that Ferrari will be getting back to a more "Italian" look. But remember these things take time. Drawing developement & actual testing of a new model. I know several people that feel the way you do & they have their fingers crossed about the 430s successor.
I read somewhere that Ferrari will be getting back to a more "Italian" look. But remember these things take time. Drawing developement & actual testing of a new model. I know several people that feel the way you do & they have their fingers crossed about the 430s successor.
Aug 19, 2008 9:06:23 PM
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Ferrari have created a "Atelier" personalization where you can change everything except engine, wheelbase, windscreen, airbags and seat belts. the rest is up to the costumer as long as it,s done with one of the recognized ferrari designers (mainly pininfarina but zagato is also a possibility!). this is much like this P4/5 but the new ones will bear the ferrari badge!!
is only in the reach of a very privileged some but very exciting still, i think
is only in the reach of a very privileged some but very exciting still, i think
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Napolis said:
Note exhausts have been changed.
Jim, did you only change the end pipes out of optical reasons or has there be an power improve and a bigger change?
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As per various articles, here is one:
http://www.nextautos.com/aftermarket/ferrari-p45-gets-a-touch-up/
The exhaust was changed for aerodynamic reasons.
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