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Life for a new Dino gets even tougher

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by MalibuGuy, May 4, 2016.

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  1. MalibuGuy

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    #1 MalibuGuy, May 4, 2016
    So there have been a dozen threads about a new Dino 2. We all know about what a modern reincarnation of the Dino should be. V6 engine probably a twin turbo similar to the 488, and maybe longitudinally mounted rather than transverse. Beautiful curvy body work. Slotted somewhere below the 488. Maybe priced a little less than the Cali T even.

    But Ferrari has been reluctant to do anything and perhaps this procrastination has been a self fulfilling prophecy.

    Why?

    Well Acura is launching the new NSX. A longitudinally mounted twin turbo V6 hybrid which does 0-60 in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 190-mph something and a base price of $149,000.

    I guess the boat everyone was hoping to bring us the Dino 2 has already set sail.
     
  2. Melvok

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    #2 Melvok, May 5, 2016
    Thanx friend, are any drawings or photos released yet ?
     
  3. nfg2507

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    #3 nfg2507, May 5, 2016
    Are you actually saying the life of a new Ferrari gets tougher because of an Acura? Also, have you seen any reviews of the new NSX? Everyone hates it...
     
  4. TheMayor

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    #4 TheMayor, May 5, 2016
    OMG that new NSX is an abomination.
     
  5. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #5 Ferrari 360 CS, May 5, 2016
    +100.

    Reviews have mostly been very poor too.
     
  6. 2GT

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    #6 2GT, May 5, 2016
    From a purely aesthetic standpoint, the new NSX is extremely derivative. If you left off the identifying badges, it could be placed in an architect's rendering of a luxury condo project, as a generic "supercar." Fred
     
  7. jkddad

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    #7 jkddad, May 5, 2016
    Me no likey new NSX. Bring on the Dino!!!
     
  8. Snewton94024

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    #8 Snewton94024, May 5, 2016
    I have seen the new NSX at the Geneva car show.
    It is not impressive.
    I heard many comments to that effect also.
    They missed their chance; badley.
    Anyway, who cares?
     
  9. Noblesse Oblige

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    #9 Noblesse Oblige, May 5, 2016
    It sure is. Ferrari could do a lot worse than offering a new dino that looks like the original.
     
  10. saraojo

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    #10 saraojo, May 5, 2016
    Not impressed with the NSX but there are lots of NSX fanboys out there that beg to differ
     
  11. Stevenb

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    #11 Stevenb, May 5, 2016
    A lot of them are the Subaru and Mitsubishi crowd. Very few of those will be able to afford it
     
  12. MalibuGuy

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    #12 MalibuGuy, May 5, 2016
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    The other cars in the Dino 2 space and price range (150-199)
    MB AMG-GTS
    McLaren 570s
    Audi R 8
    Porsche Twin Turbo

    But perhaps the reason we haven't seen a Dino 2 is that the mid engine compact Ferrari is alive and well in the 488?
     
  13. dmark1

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    #13 dmark1, May 5, 2016
    Personally I hope they never build it. Building a cheap Ferrari is stupid both for the brand and exclusivity. Hell no.
     
  14. TheMayor

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    #14 TheMayor, May 5, 2016
    A Dino was NOT a Ferrari. The new Dino better NOT BE a Ferrari!
     
  15. Ski Bum

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    #15 Ski Bum, May 5, 2016
    I saw the NSX at the NY Auto Show. I was disappointed in the appearance, which struck me as generic rather than exotic.
     
  16. KenTO

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    #16 KenTO, May 5, 2016
    The old NSX was a brilliant car. Many would argue that in its debut year it was better than much of its competition at the time, including the Ferrari 348.

    The new car has had a troubled development, due to the Tsunami/ Earthquake in Japan. It's too little too late.
     
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    #18 Bundy, May 5, 2016
    Agree completely, even if Ferrari is now publicly traded and may feel compelled to juice production numbers.
     
  19. Soundcheck

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    #19 Soundcheck, May 5, 2016
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    The new NSX makes one appreciate so much more the perfect design of the Ferrari 458 & 488. As my daughters would say, the NSX is "ick-nast". The new Dino 2 will just cheapen the Ferrari brand as Ghibli has cheapened the Maserati brand.
     
  20. Voda

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    #20 Voda, May 5, 2016
    +1 ...
     
  21. randkin

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    #21 randkin, May 5, 2016
    I am not sure Ferrari really wants to compete in that price range. When I seriously started looking at Ferrari to purchase the dealers left me with the impression that the entry level Ferrari was a second hand car. If that is truely their opinion why would they want to introduce a new Dino. And the origional Dino was not a Ferrari when they were new I looked at one and could not find one Prancing Horse.
    I think MalibuGuy is spot on with his evaluation that nitch is already quite adaquately filled with the cars he listed. Why would Ferarri want to compete in an a difficult area at an entry level car? They have every thing to lose and not so much to win IMHO. I could be wrong.
     
  22. DavidJames1

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    #22 DavidJames1, May 6, 2016
    I thought the Dinosaur had been cancelled?
     
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    #23 abstamaria, May 6, 2016
    I would not mind a small, V6 normally-aspirated, mid-engined new Dino in a beautiful body. Something along the lines of a 458 but smaller. In fact, I would buy one.
     
  24. Solid State

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    #24 Solid State, May 6, 2016
    Both the Dino and 458 are PF designed. Do you trust the in-house team to replicate the PF Dino in the way you imagine? Big leap of faith IMHO. Every other attempt was harder edges and flaps/gills. Dino is smooth and sexy and all curves. Dare I say the reason it is so popular.
     
  25. TheMayor

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    #25 TheMayor, May 6, 2016
    That's what they said in 1968. Did it cheapen the brand then?
     
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