THE F70 (LaFerrari) Thread

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Absolutely not, but I feel the 90's were the first time the car makers thought they had to prove something... It resulted in what we have today... It didn't really happen as much before the 959 vs F40 era, IMO...

 

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Interestingly, this phenomenon was present in America during the muscle car era (and I'm sure in other eras long before). I know you're talking about supercars (and I agree with you that this attitude wasn't really around until the F40/959), but power wars have been going on for a long time.

It is sad to me that the idea of a supercar has changed. It is one thing to focus on previously neglected variables (composite materials, aerodynamics, etc.); it is another thing to redefine what makes a supercar "super" in the first place. Power and emotion have always been two of the most basic elements in any expression of mechanical supremacy; why should the components that best generate those elements change?

I lament the (future) passing of the V12.

Oh well. Life goes on.

 

It's great to have Ferrari and Mclaren pushing each other in every area. The result will be a much better product from both.

Although I won't be buying either of them any time soon (if ever), I'm really looking forward to the arrival of both!

 

There's no way to respond to every sentiment in this thread, but I'll just say that some of the best "supercars" have come from race restrictions and/or rules in a class. Group B is a perfect example.

It would actually be great to see a company look back and try to improve upon the past. Can you imagine what Ferrari could do with a 159 block (2.0L V12) setup paired with a KERS system in a road car today?

More triathletes, less bodybuilders. The guys who want to argue about 250+ top speeds are the same ones who end up trying the "Man v Food" challenges. Less is more.

 

I would buy one..but Luca won´t let me

 

year 2013 will be crazy, never before there was so many hypercars on the market: agera, huayra, veyron, P12, F70, 918, Jaguar C X75 and many more like ultimate aero, some of this companies will have serious problem to sell their cars in the numbers that they predicted

 

Very cool time to be an enthusiast.

 

Me neither.
luca would.
Wife won't

 

andrew is married?

 

Yep, wifey is another problem...not to mention my wallet...o well, i´ll just settle for the mattel elite 1/18 version!!!

 

A lot of Hearts Broke when she said Yes To him.

 

Your wife does realize that you can sleep in your car but you can't drive your house, right? Just saying'.

-F

 

Hmmmm... Design consultation?

 

Gee, I hope not.

 

She's not hot on the new stuff. The same money on a classic might get another response.
Another house would trump either.

 

Do you think Ferrari will state the 'F70' is a limited edition, and that only xxx will be made?

I dont think they will. Well, I don't think they need to. In the current specialist/classic/exotic car climate, the F70 will sell like hot cakes even if buyers are not told their car will be one of xxx (which wouldn't be true anyway..). Sure, some will only want one if it's a limted edition, but many others will fill their place.

Take xxx or xxxx deposits, lock the buyers in, and Ferrari will be insulated in the event of the market turning.

 

I'm wondering if they will offer the F70 like they did the F50.

Hard top & open top? Anybody know?

 

Speaking about 2013 Hypercars has there been a road test yet of Aston's One-77?

 

Interesting question, I dont recall ever reading any driving impressions on that never mind a road test! Methinks this was done on purpose because objectively not too many Astons in recent times have got stellar write ups from the press.

The One-77 does however look very aggressive.

 

By coincidence there is a test of the One-77 in the current edition of Top Gear magazine. They had to borrow it from a chap in Dubai, as Aston weren't willing to let journalists drive it.

 

Haha...it's true.

 

Jerome,

Not really. I know of only these 2 videos

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBpgdHJrpdE[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=009tfoqc5Ao&feature=related[/ame]

It's a beautiful car (with the multi spoke wheels) but it is soo expensive!!