Portofino Launch and picture thread | Page 20 | FerrariChat
Buy

Portofino Launch and picture thread

Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by Traveller, Sep 4, 2017.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 20 of 117
  1. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jun 11, 2013
    11,612
    #476 Caeruleus11, Dec 8, 2017
    Well, its on an entirely different platform. I think its more than semantics. It really is a new model. I suppose you could say its not a new model in that it shares the same mission as the California. However, then, by that logic the 360 and 458 and so forth are not new models.
     
  2. maha

    maha F1 Rookie

    Mar 17, 2014
    3,705
    dinajpur, bangladesh
    Full Name:
    mahmud
    #477 maha, Dec 8, 2017
    Caeruleus11 and Sir_Ferrari like this.
  3. inox

    inox Formula Junior

    Oct 11, 2017
    614
    #478 inox, Dec 8, 2017
    Formula of the day. Portofino's expected top speed based on comparison to California T, using data provided by Ferrari.

    316 kph * ∛(600/560 hp * Cd 0.33/0.312 * 1910/1938 mm * 1322/1318 mm) = 328 kph

    The frontal area change calculation is based on max width and height figures only, but gives anyway a quite good estimate of the change on these similarly proportioned cars.
     
  4. bpolsky

    bpolsky Rookie

    Nov 4, 2017
    27
    #479 bpolsky, Dec 8, 2017
    tomc likes this.
  5. bpolsky

    bpolsky Rookie

    Nov 4, 2017
    27
    #480 bpolsky, Dec 8, 2017
    How?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  6. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator
    Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

    Dec 1, 2000
    63,970
    Southlake, TX
    Full Name:
    Rob Lay
    #481 rob lay, Dec 8, 2017
    wow, these are just huge differences! :D

    the public can't tell them apart. 2+2 hard top convertible front engined 3.9 litter V8 twin turbo. :)

    California
    Length 4,563 mm (179.6 in)[1]
    Width 1,902 mm (74.9 in)[1]
    Height 1,308 mm (51.5 in)[1]

    Portofino
    Length 4,586 mm (180.6 in)
    Width 1,938 mm (76.3 in)
    Height 1,318 mm (51.9 in)
     
  7. inox

    inox Formula Junior

    Oct 11, 2017
    614
    #482 inox, Dec 8, 2017
    California T has slightly larger frontal area than California.

    California T
    Width: 1910 mm
    Height: 1322 mm

    These were used in my calculation.
     
  8. DavidJames1

    DavidJames1 Formula 3

    Mar 6, 2010
    1,800
    Bangkok, Thailand
    #483 DavidJames1, Dec 8, 2017
    I use one called happy VPN but google proxy servers and look for ones that are popular and that have servers in a variety of countries for example the UK. Is very simple to set-up.
     
    bpolsky likes this.
  9. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jun 11, 2013
    11,612
    #484 Caeruleus11, Dec 8, 2017
    If Tesla were to redesign the unibody, chassis, battery and electric motors, put a new interior, and claim its a whole new platform- it can do more etc... will you challenge such a statement if the exterior dimensions remain similar to what came before?

    Ferrari says its a whole new platform and it would make sense as the prior platform is nearly 10 years old.
     
  10. bpolsky

    bpolsky Rookie

    Nov 4, 2017
    27
    #485 bpolsky, Dec 9, 2017
    Purchasing etiquette questions for a first time Ferrari buyer:

    1. Do I have to purchase from my closest dealer, even if I can get an allocation or better deal at another dealer?
    2. If I do purchase from another dealer, will my local dealer still honor the 7 year service with the car?
    3. Is there any room for negotiation on price?

    Thank you


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  11. Traveller

    Traveller F1 Veteran

    Apr 10, 2009
    6,323
    UK
    Full Name:
    Tim
    #486 Traveller, Dec 9, 2017
    I understood that the PF is a new chassis, indeed, one of the reasons they found the weight savings. If you look back to 599/F12, I think the overall dimensional difference was only an inch or so in length and width, not dissimilar to the the Cali/PF. Front engined, folding metal roof, 2+2 GT with a sensible boot and family traits, will tend towards a not that dissimilar look and size.
     
    Caeruleus11 likes this.
  12. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jun 11, 2013
    11,612
    #487 Caeruleus11, Dec 9, 2017
    That is exactly the case.
     
  13. tompletsch

    tompletsch Rookie

    Oct 24, 2014
    13
    Germany
    #488 tompletsch, Dec 10, 2017
  14. bpolsky

    bpolsky Rookie

    Nov 4, 2017
    27
    #489 bpolsky, Dec 10, 2017
  15. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 13, 2014
    26,056
    DFW, Texas
    Full Name:
    Tom C
    #490 tomc, Dec 10, 2017
    ^Congrats!
    T
     
    tompletsch likes this.
  16. tompletsch

    tompletsch Rookie

    Oct 24, 2014
    13
    Germany
    #491 tompletsch, Dec 10, 2017
    No. I think it's only decoration. This is the dealers configurator.
     
  17. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jun 11, 2013
    11,612
    #492 Caeruleus11, Dec 10, 2017
    Wow Congratulations!!
     
    tompletsch likes this.
  18. bpolsky

    bpolsky Rookie

    Nov 4, 2017
    27
    #493 bpolsky, Dec 10, 2017
    Was there an option for black or darkened wheels?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  19. tompletsch

    tompletsch Rookie

    Oct 24, 2014
    13
    Germany
    #494 tompletsch, Dec 10, 2017
    Here you can see the two rims with three different colors.
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  20. bsawler

    bsawler Karting

    Dec 3, 2015
    73
    Bay Area
    #495 bsawler, Dec 10, 2017
    1. You don't have to, but your value (and therefore perks) at a dealer are based on repeat business, so it's typically best to pick a dealer and stick with them.

    2. As long as they're all official Ferrari dealers, yes.

    3. No. Not ever really. They'll sell every car they make and so don't need to offer deals or negotiate.
     
  21. bpolsky

    bpolsky Rookie

    Nov 4, 2017
    27
    #496 bpolsky, Dec 10, 2017
    Awesome. Thank you. What is the web address for the German configurator?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  22. Nazar

    Nazar Rookie

    Sep 16, 2017
    14
    Full Name:
    Nazar Lorente Alarcón
    #497 Nazar, Dec 10, 2017
    e46m3 and Maadalfa like this.
  23. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 13, 2014
    26,056
    DFW, Texas
    Full Name:
    Tom C
    #498 tomc, Dec 10, 2017
    Looks great in dark red, and without shields...T
     
    Traveller likes this.
  24. tompletsch

    tompletsch Rookie

    Oct 24, 2014
    13
    Germany
    #499 tompletsch, Dec 11, 2017
  25. 635CSI

    635CSI F1 Rookie

    Jun 26, 2013
    3,046
    London UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
    #500 635CSI, Dec 11, 2017
    Last edited: Dec 11, 2017
Page 20 of 117

Share This Page