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Brian Kennedy (Kennedy)
Member
Username: Kennedy
Post Number: 341
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 7:39 pm: | |
As you say, I am sure Ferrari put a lot of thought into the 360 product lifecycle... how demand will taper off. But if the Gallardo disrupted that demand pattern, I am sure they would shift gears in response. HOWEVER, even if the Gallardo cuts the demand for 360 spiders in half, the rest of the production run through 2005 is STILL sold out. So, I don't see the Gallardo mattering much to them, other than bragging rights... but that's what the Enzo is for. |
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member
Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 1132
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 4:26 pm: | |
I can't imagine Ferrari cutting a line short. I'm guessing that when they design a product line they put a lot of thought into the production time and stuff like that.
Brings up a question to mind...Is Ferrari still a small enough manufacturer that they can shift gears on the fly like that? I would guess that given the extrememly expensive tooling costs and accurate R&D time that the 360 will see it's course.
Cheers |
Al LaPeter (Lapeter)
Junior Member
Username: Lapeter
Post Number: 111
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 4:22 pm: | |
The July issue of the Robb Report has a good article on the Gallardo and mentions this car is meant to go head to head with the 360. It makes a big deal about the Lambo-Ferrari competition (Hatfields vs. McCoys).
I wonder if this "competition" will make Ferrari introduce the 360 replacement sooner rather than later. BTW- the Gallardo looks pretty nice, but I'm still in line for a new spider. GO Ferrari!! |