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488 GTO ?

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  1. F140C

    F140C Formula 3

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    If you're talking about manual gearbox (sorry if I misunderstood), that's very unlikely. Ferrari's engine chief said they are not going back and Roberto Fedeli even said Ferrari invested €10m to developed a manual 'box for the old California. In the end, only two customers ordered one:
    "Fedeli said his experiences at Ferrari were enough to convince him that the manual transmission was dead. While developing the California roadster several years ago, he says, Ferrari invested €10m in a manual gearbox option and, overall, just two such cars were built for customers." (Source)
     
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  2. Camlet1

    Camlet1 Formula 3

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    I think you'll find the 40 cars mentioned are across the Sytner Group which includes the significant Graypaul locations outside London.
     
  3. Dolceexte

    Dolceexte Formula 3

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    That’s really too bad, I think California was the incorrect audience, do it in LE. Wishful thinking!!
     
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  4. 488GTS

    488GTS Karting

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    Anyone in the UK had an invite to the Dealer Launch on the 20th Feb yet?
     
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  5. REALZEUS

    REALZEUS F1 Veteran

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    Hardly anyone would want such a thing anyway. It would be a huge anachronism on an otherwise state of the art car. Like a modern fighter plane with propellers...

    Anyway, Ferrari won't make a manual gearbox ever again.
     
  6. Traveller

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    I know of one person. It's not me.......
     
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  7. F2003-GA

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    :D Off course you're gonna get an invite
     
  8. Traveller

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    I really don't know. I hope so, but so far it's dinner for one on the 20th......
     
  9. F2003-GA

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    Well hope they see the light and give you an invite :)
     
  10. Ferrari 308 GTB

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    He is probably already on the list for the LE..
     
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  11. Caeruleus11

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    I think it would also benefit the pre-owned 488 GTB/Spider market. Smart business.

    I am really excited to see this car!
     
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  12. rossocorsa

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    I've not heard anything yet......
     
  13. GoHardGT3RS

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    Maybe more cars still to get allocated with the stock exchange development of the last days and right now...
     
  14. 911C4S

    911C4S Formula Junior

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    and some cars might get reallocated:::)))
     
  15. of2worlds

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    would a 288 GTO ownership improve your chances of getting the new VS model?
     
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  16. jo_ker

    jo_ker Karting

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    should.
    because two GTO are better than one. father and son. :p

    sorry but i still stuck with the GTO moniker...
    how somebody can´t remember and do not ask back the name - if he heared it already...
    P... o_O
     
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  17. V12 Speciale

    V12 Speciale Formula Junior

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    I heard you.......and I approve
     
  18. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
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    owning a 288 gto improves ur chances of getting all limited editions
     
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  19. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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  20. Caeruleus11

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    Sorry to go off topic for a moment, very sorry to see the damage to the 812 above- but... in this case the 812 did help, it apparently kept the people safe. They seem completely unharmed. A bruised ego can heal.
     
  21. DavidJames1

    DavidJames1 Formula 3

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    Not really - if its part of a stable of Ferrari maybe - but not on its own.
     
  22. F2003-GA

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    Oops sorry to see that - Is that your 812 Mel ?
     
  23. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    No ... I don't have tattoos Jaz ... :)

    Was just a sad example .... I think it was a hire car somewhere in Arabia ...

    Let's go on-topic again !
     
  24. G. Pepper

    G. Pepper Three Time F1 World Champ
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    So glad you are not in that photo. I was thinking something about stereotypes. :)
     
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  25. rocketman

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    That guy posted Instagrams of himself starting up the car and revving.
     

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