Mega Thread: The 430 Replacement (F450, F500, etc)

Between the czechferrari photos and the spyshots, this seems to be the best chop I've seen so far:

http://jalopnik.com/5283552/is-this-the-new-500-hp-ferrari-f450

Their sources indicate a 10,000 RPM redline. Interesting. One thing about the czech photos that stuck out was the single rear light mounts on each fender -- Looks like it's going with twin tail lights like the 599.

 

no way is the front end going to look like that. Going to be far more aggressive.

 

And delete the office monkey's watermark privileges.

 

Yeah, the front valance (particularly the nose venting) is certainly a shot in the dark. Also, as the czechferrari photos indicate, the c-pillars will be used for intakes/vents for the engine compartment (rather than solid windows), a similar styling element to the 599's c-pillars.

The thing I'm curious about is that arcing swage line down the side. We saw it roughly in the spy-shots and it looks awkward in both pics. Still, this appears to give a realistic look at the proportions and silhouette.

 

I want to see what they do with those window intake vents in the spider version.

 

I wouldn't be too disapointed if this is what it turned out to be. They just better redesign the side mirrors and make something of the back end. Think of it this way, this looks like a Stradale on roids. I just don't understand the edge in the side of the door. It has no flow at all.


_J

 

By the way, who are behind these photos? Looks like a Ferrari employee to me.


_J

 

I don't know and I think, that it is so better (for me).

 

Good question! Perhaps the current spider's buttresses morph into a pair of intakes?

 

These renderings look nearly identical to the Honda HSC which was rumored to be the next Honda NSX. The Honda design has been out for several years. I wonder if Ferrari used the HSC as "inspiration" for their new design.
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Oh, I hope not. The NSX crowd will have a field day...........................


BTW, welcome to Fchat.

 

The air scoop by the bottom rear wheel is too far back. At least too far back to fit a radiator.

 

Hello and welcome,
new set is here: http://www.czechferrari.cz/clanek/ferrari-f142-new-spy-shots-6/13503/
enjoy

 

From what I can tell as of now is that this replacement isn't promising anything positively jaw dropping when it comes to good looks.

 

So as suspected, this is the crash test car. We are getting close to launch!!!! I have to say, I personally think this has the potential to look fantastic when it is properly fitted out with production front/rear bumpers, mirrors, wheels and interior.

 

the design is very much inspired by the one from california.

And I see 3 new button in the new steering.One above the start button and 2 in the uper region on the both sides.
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You have amazing eyesight.

 

The two buttons in the upper region could be from a multifunctional steering wheel, but what for is the one above the starter?

 

True, but it does solve the visual problem of the high/bulky rear flanks on the F430.

 

Maybe similar concept. This appears to have much greater effect than the California though.

 

There are definately more crisp lines on the sides than the F430. This car is going to look edgier.

 

I saw in page 52 from this topic, this picture...(from new dino topic- where's that?) the front bonet is 100% like this!!! Enybody know who made the drawing?It's from ferrari-pininfarina or from an artist?
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The renderings from the link noted in a previous post (http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=138684297&postcount=1448) shows a front end that matches the hood in these pics almost spot-on.

This would lead me to believe that they have seen the car already, so the rest of the car should be pretty representative. Looking at all the pics so far, the renderings look pretty close, although they haven't properly expressed the very pronounced dip between the rear fenders and the rear deck, the continuation of the belt line to the rear deck, or the lower sides of the door.

 

i have to say if it looks like the above drawing i really like it. It will be an insane car.

 

Very interesting last group posted here...

It's odd that the paddles are uniform as opposed to the right paddle being slightly longer than the left as in the CS. The steering wheel is rediculously thick as well.

_J