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488 GTB (458 replacement)

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by synergy, Aug 7, 2014.

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  1. -CD-

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    Looks like the side became scoops under the door, like the 288 GTO…
     
  2. scuderia92

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    WoW Thanks. Now just wait for the front :)
     
  3. F2003-GA

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    Now that looks like the real deal

    6 months gap would be my guess

    That's a good thing IMO :)
     
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  5. kingjr9000

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  6. scuderia92

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    Nice, Thanks! Looks like huge front intakes.
     
  7. 911C4S

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    seems that the autobild rendering was spot on.
    peter
     
  8. F2003-GA

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    The headlamps looks too similar to the current 458
    I would've thought a greater differentiation is needed
     
  9. MisterMaranello

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    It's not the finished car you know...
     
  10. scuderia92

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    Youre sure? It looks quite finished.
     
  11. Bronzage

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    Front vents look like cross between a scud and speciale?

    Will be interesting anyway!

    MJ
     
  12. Valerian

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    There is one month until world premiere (VIP presentation is even closer), they must be done with design part of the work, don't you think?

    Btw. like how new rear looks, let's hope front will be changed more as well, can't say how it looks thanks to good disguise...
     
  13. justthebest

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    The current Ferrari headlights on other models aren't too far off the current 458 headlights, so I would assume more of an evolution there as opposed to a total re-work.

    I love the look of the front - definitely some Speciale inspiration to my eyes.
     
  14. F2003-GA

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    A couple of clues First look at the picture of the back - If that don't look complete then I don't know what is
    Secondly the wheels are all new and don't look like they were on any previous cars - Mules usually have old or
    mismatched wheels - Plus the private showing is only a few weeks away so they must have some competed
    cars by now ? Anyways we will find out very soon weather I'm mistaken or not :)
     
  15. 911C4S

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    i know someone who is there to see the car this evening. he promised a report later today. will post if true.
    peter
     
  16. arhimede

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    E bit of Sergio in the rear.
     
  17. Ski Bum

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    Rear looks great. There is something going on with the door in the side view. It looks like a panel on top of the door, not just masking.
     
  18. MisterMaranello

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    Yes they are finished with the design.

    That doesn't mean every prototype is a carbon copy of the final product!
     
  19. MisterMaranello

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    There is an air intake on the side ala LaF.
     
  20. Noblesse Oblige

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    The mouth opening looks like it has an "overbite" a la Speciale.
     
  21. NSXLuvr

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    Aren't the wheels the same as the Speciale's wheels? I concur on the last point.
     
  22. scuderia92

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    And the same Side intakes at the front? :(
     
  23. qwertstnbir

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    Do they have some new solutions for better exhaust sound or it will be all the same like in Cali T?
     
  24. MisterMaranello

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    The sound will be better and FYI Ferrari has released a software update for the Cali T which improves the sound. For details check the dedicated thread in the Cali section.
     
  25. qwertstnbir

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    How do you know it will be better? I remember that you have some good score, hope you are right again because sound of M5 and Cali T is not rewarding
     

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