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Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
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Post Number: 500
Registered: 1-2002
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 9:48 pm:   

Ferrari has flatly denied that the replacement will use the 4.2 Maser motor. The other rumor of a 4.0 V10 makes more sense to me because of competition and the need to have more displacement, yet an oversquare bore/stroke ratio to keep redline high.
If I had a vote, bring on the V10!

DAve
Nick Berry (Nickb)
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Username: Nickb

Post Number: 80
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 6:00 pm:   

I am puzzled as to the comments regarding the styling of the present 360. This car is completely sold out through it model run and people are writing that there is a problem with styling?

I understand the need for hp relative to the competition but to my knowledge very few have been critical of its looks.

Let me state it another way;if you were the CEO of Ferrari would you dramatically change the look of the 360? Utter nonsense!

Roel de Fouw (Spawnz)
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Username: Spawnz

Post Number: 155
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 5:40 pm:   

Matt: Hasseloff ? :^P

Gotta love that .gif though.
L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
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Post Number: 1422
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 4:28 pm:   

Here's a blurb:

October 24th 2002: FERRARI 420 MODENA
Ferrari are planning a much more radical facelift of the 360 Modena, which is expected to be released late next year. Concern about dropping behind its rivals, which include the shortly to be released "baby" Lamborghini L140, as well as the lukewarm reception that the facelifted 575M has received since its launch earlier this year, has pushed Ferrari into greater changes than originally envisioned.
The new car will be fitted with Ferrari's new 4.2-litre V8 engine which is already fitted to the new Maserati Coupe and Spyder. However to keep Ferrari above Maserati, the 184kg engine is expected to be tuned to produce around 465bhp, 75bhp more than in the Maserati. Styling will be overhauled, the 360 Modena has come in for criticism for its bland looks and a much more distinctive styling is expected, possibly drawing cues from the new Enzo supercar.
It is believed that the new car will be known as the "420 Modena", and is scheduled to make its debut in September next year, several months after its Lamborghini rival.
EFWUN (Efwun)
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Username: Efwun

Post Number: 508
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 3:56 pm:   

Yes, Wayne, I thought Modena Modificata was the original designation of this rumored vehicle?
When I spoke with Werner at Miller, we termed it Modena M. Has info concerning the car come out? (other than the 4.2 and perhaps 470hp?)
arthur chambers (Art355)
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Username: Art355

Post Number: 1273
Registered: 6-2001
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 3:44 pm:   

I heard it's coming out in October (a 2004 model). Marty's going to owe me a dinner, when I get mine.

Art
L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
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Post Number: 1421
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 3:42 pm:   

EFWUN, possible you're thinking of the 420 Modena, the 360's upcoming replacement?
EFWUN (Efwun)
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Username: Efwun

Post Number: 507
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 3:35 pm:   

Matt, I've heard from Tubi that the car exists, no official word from Ferrari. Supposed to be 4.2 liters, a little more aggressive styling than the 360. I'm on the "waiting" list at Miller; who knows?
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus

Post Number: 3760
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 12:10 pm:   

Wow Dave

Another Magnum Joke....I am underwhelmed
I can't drive 55 (Sparetireless)
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Username: Sparetireless

Post Number: 55
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 11:26 am:   

Thanks, Magnum,
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus

Post Number: 3756
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 9:14 am:   

Tom,

David's a funny guy huh?

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TomD (Tifosi)
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Post Number: 3232
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 8:52 am:   

LMAO
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus

Post Number: 3751
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 8:41 am:   

BTW

It's not Buckwheat (spelled correctly)

It's Gary Coleman and David Hasseloff

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"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus

Post Number: 3749
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 8:11 am:   

David Janes, Jr.

There is NO M version of the 360. It is called the Challange stradale. Here are the threads. I made it simple so you can click on them.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/224042.html

http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/192662.html

http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/195585.html

http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/210662.html

http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/192982.html

http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/178518.html

http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/112/180742.html

IF that is not enought, get a book
I can't drive 55 (Sparetireless)
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Username: Sparetireless

Post Number: 53
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2003 - 11:06 pm:   

Dear "the Don",

I did a couple searches, it appears that there is no new news except for the excitement caused by an Italian car developement web site now almost a year old. I realize that my question does not cover the intricacies of your Magnum PI collector posters so it may seem a bit of a rehash to you, but for those of us interested in the next hot Post Vietnam era F-car, any real news on the Modena Big motor is of more than of passing interest. I did like your picture of Buckweat however.
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus

Post Number: 3712
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2003 - 8:19 am:   

Upload

This has been beaten to death.
I can't drive 55 (Sparetireless)
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Username: Sparetireless

Post Number: 49
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2003 - 2:24 am:   

Has anyone heard anything new about motor size and or timing of the big motor modena?

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