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NEW V8 MID ENGINED MODEL (BIG BROTHER)

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by ajr550, Feb 28, 2019.

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  1. gto85

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    Ah ok
    BB mule numberplate.
    Why so cryptic ?
     
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    why? because NOT, without tub this car will be faster than competition and they will earn more money :)
     
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    Eheh spot on! It’s just crap for the customers having such a nice car but with a normal construction specially when everyone else is going full carbon chassis (at lest the tub)...
     
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    tekaefixe Formula 3

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    Ferr9000 can you confirm if the chassis/tub is aluminum?

    Grazie
     
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    Plate = TARGA!
    For those who don't know italian, "targa" means "plate", but in this case it's a subtle hint at the type of car.

    Thanks Ferr9000!
     
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    I remember around 2011 I read an interview with a Ferrari manager declaring they were developing MMC technology (metal matrix composites) for next generation cars' chassis. Since then I never saw/read/heard anything more on this subject. Maybe the time has come? Or everything has been scrapped...

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    A lot of hybrids mules have xop5 ---- number plate and are 488 coupe bodystyle .
    Could you explain how it is a targa ?
     
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    Ferr9000 posted the number plate of the BB and that's a hint (he replied to F2003, who was asking if the mule could be a spider). The italian translation of plate is "targa", which is also a term used to describe cars with a roof that can be removed (LaF Aperta, F355 GTS etc.).

    By the way, Ferrari filed a patent a while ago..
    https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/ferrari-files-patent-new-targa-top-body-design
     
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    Ok thanks
    Disappointed BB won't be a pure coupé ..
     
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    Might as well be, and that 's more likely. All this is pure conjecture.
     
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    I'm gonna use that as my new FChat password :p
     
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    New patent discovery of targa système now are more sense, new BB are technology, fast and versatile, is a complete car.

    Well done Ferrari
     
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    If it’s a targa it needs to have CF tub/chassis otherwise it will wobble right?!
    And you don’t what that in a car that’s focused on performance and not fun.
     
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    What is (will be) BB's time around Fiorano track? That will say something about how Ferrari themselves rank the car. Is it time for the new king of the hill?(literally - track)
     
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    Good work Clouseau.

    Maybe. Maybe not.
     
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    Hope not saw the F1 car today at the Melbourne GP its flat and doesnt inspire , dull
     
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    I was told today just over 1Million AUD so the 600 k euro about right
     
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    First off Tesla is not likely to even survive much less make this roadster.

    Second I will never abandon ICE because I love the sound, the vibration the muscle factor. Not saying at some point I won’t buy an electric car but I will always own a ICE vehicle.
     
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    I would bet on < 1:18 (LaF is 1:19.7).
     
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    Depends too much on the tyres. Keep in mind that the LaFerrari was on 2013 Corsas. If the BB is on 2019 Trofeo Rs or Cup 2 Rs, the difference from the tyres alone is several seconds. Anyway, let's wait and see; I am more interested in straight line performance, as this is less tyre dependent (they still matter at the launch).
     
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