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Will there be a F12 "HGTE" Announced at Frankfurt in September?

Discussion in 'F12/812' started by Ferro458, Mar 8, 2015.

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  1. MisterMaranello

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    VS is only a working name - the full formal working name is F152 VS, like the Speciale A was F142 VS (also presented as V8 LE).
     
  2. tmario

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    My point is that they are maximizing LOnG term profits rather than just short term. They are CERTAINLY leaving money on the table as evidenced by resale prices of their cars in the first few years. They don't reap those rewards directly but maintain scarcity which supports their pricing power over time.
     
  3. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    #653 Ferrari 308 Vetro, Jun 23, 2015
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    It is an F12 with a "Virtual Short Wheel Base"
     
  4. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    #654 Ferrari 308 Vetro, Jun 23, 2015
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  5. j09333

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    ....what does virtual short wheel base mean?
     
  6. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    Not a real SWB, "Only" virtual, it looks as...
     
  7. Tenney

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    Relative to rear-wheel steering?
     
  8. Igor Ound

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    #658 Igor Ound, Jun 24, 2015
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    So, 4WS...

    That'd be pretty cool

    And could address the critisism of it being too twitchy at high speeds by simulating a longer wheelbase
     
  9. j09333

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    you mean by the look of it, it seems a SWB of a non-limited edition possibly FF or F12?

    or, you mean it has some features that will at least make it feel like it is SWB of FF or F12 like rear steering?
     
  10. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    Both, and They called It so. Looks really good
     
  11. M-individual

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    Yes.
     
  12. Traveller

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    It may be only me but frankly I don't have a clue what this car is-Virtual SWB???
     
  13. MisterMaranello

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    He's referring to RWS.
     
  14. GrigioGuy

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    It means Ferrari has caught up to 1980s Honda ;)
     
  15. F2003-GA

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    Hilarious :)
     
  16. Igor Ound

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    They sure have the most creative way of marketing aws though. They'll do anything to remind of their own past but guess that's what makes their current cars so desirable and unlike any McLaren or Nissan alike
     
  17. greyboxer

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  18. patekswiss

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    Good for you
     
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  20. Traveller

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    Yes, the lazy mans option to refer to it as such. They also refer to HY-KERS on the car and we know that is not the case so regretfully not a very well informed source, we know more here!
     
  21. F142George

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    So I'm quite confused now. Is this "SWB" the limited-edition F12 that we are carving for or is it a separate project?
     
  22. Liquid Assets

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    Does anyone know if there is any type of newer F12 being showcased at the Frankfurt Autoshow? Do we know anything concrete?
     
  23. Camlet1

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    Probably earlier ones outside Europe but definitely an invitation only viewing in Maranello on 1st September to see the car. Invited guests will be expected to spec their car during the visit. An invite means you're buying!
     

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