Is July the last month the 458 will be produced

I doubt there are any plans for a 2016 458 model. The change over of model year tends to occur in July with Ferrari.

 

I'll be in the factory first week of Sept, right after it re-opens after the summer break. I'll let you know what I see on the line.

 

September is the last month for 458s according to my dealer. My Aperta hasn't gone RED10 yet - so doubt it will make it to July production.

 

Does anyone have a list of these codes (Red 10) and the like? I'd be interested to see how the factory breaks down the process. My dealer hasn't made mention of how far along my car is, just "arriving in a few weeks". Thanks

 

July cars will be delivered in September. August Factory is closed for holidays. Then that is the end farewell for the 458's -- the last V8 NAs

 

10 - Orders accepted (Red 10 = No Changes)
20 - Chassis assembly (at Scaglietti)
30 - Painting
40 - Assembly line (dash/wiring/interior/options)
50 - Assembly line (engine/transmission)
60 - Finishing
70 - Testing (road/track)
85 - Storage
90 - Water (intransit)
92 - PDI completed
93 - Shipping to dealers
94 - Dealer stock
94 - Red - retailed
95 - Submit to factory

 

Not correct - my dealer has at least 1 speciale and possibly 2 apertas that are September builds. I believe September is the last month

 

David, you are correct about this. Also, I believe you specced your Aperta with the blue carbon. When did you submit your order? I have a friend who submitted his preliminary order last week and the factory said it was too late for colored carbon on his Aperta.

 

Was offered the car in October last year - did Atelier in Early December for a May build. Was told maybe sometime in May that no more blue carbon - so was another customer. Dealer complained and they allowed mine but not the other as I'd done my spec at the Atelier. Apparently blue carbon was very popular and they don't have the capacity to satisfy demand. This has caused delays of at least two months it seems.

 

My dealer has 3 apertas including mine still to go - none of them is RED 10 - so highly doubt yours is the last one. The reason for production running into September is the increase in Taylor Made customers and also the delay in coloured carbons - particularly blue. I remember a few years ago, when 599s were "out of production" seeing a few mixed with F12s on the V12 production line. I suspect the modern production line is a lot more flexible than your dealer understands!!

 

Any idea, after how long the car is ready if the current status is painting?
Just been told by my dealer that the car is in the Paint Process.

Thanks

 

I've heard if you're waiting on blue carbon fiber you'll be getting a phone call...not gonna happen. Only regular black CF for these last cars, no more blue being made.

 

mine is status 30/paint as well. Depends on your paint. Triple layer paints are sent out to be done so could take a bit longer. Mine is triple layer - Giallo Triplo Strato

 

Are all the metallic options triple layer ?

Curious to know if Nero Daytona is triple layer...

 

Not correct - they had a cut-off date for blue carbon. Mine has been confirmed and so has one more from our dealer. When the carbon comes in our cars will be built. My spec and some additional changes was agreed again by Ferrari yesterday - so I'm not expecting the phone call - I know the answer from Ferrari.

 

Thank you very much ABZ! Interesting

 

No, Nero Daytona is not a triple layer paint.
I'm no paint expert but as far as I know Ferrari only offers red, yellow (and maybe Fuji white?) as triple layer paint options.

 

They offer Bianco Fuji and Bianco Italia for triple layer white paints. The Bianco Italia is much brighter than Bianco Fuji.

 

I have a speciale on its way, car is currently in status 30 as of friday... hope to get delivery to the UK in the next 3-4 weeks.

At the factory on the 6th, may get a chance to spot it with a bit of luck.