The Purosangue Thread

According to post I saw on Instagram this is 'Arancio Vaguely Metallic'?


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Back in the early 1970's there were a number of unique names for paint colors including 'Arancio Vaguely Noble'.
For some further detail in the past Ferrari used names from famous race horses to denote various paint colors.

 

These names from thoroughbreds (important race horses) were actually used by Carrozzeria Pininfarina for at least 29 different shades. I wrote an extensive article about this a few years ago for the French Ferrari Club with a full list and all color samples.
Vaguely Noble was the name of an Irish race horse born 1965. The color was named Arancio Vaguely Noble 95.3.2943.
Others from the same series of race horse names were: Azzurro Gladiateur, Grigio Argento Le Sancy, Nero Dark Ronald, Avorio The Tetrarch, Bianco Tetratema, Celeste Gainsborough, Giallo Man O'War, Viola Blanford Stalvert, Grigio Ortello, Verde Blenheim, Blu Tourbillon, Azzurro Hyperion, Verde Bahram, Grigio Mahmoud, Rosso Nearco, Amaranto Bull Lea, Oro Nasrullah, Blu Caracalla, Blu Ribot, Oro Kelso, Blu Turchese Molvedo, Verde Sea Bird, Rosso Sir Ivor, Verde Medio Nyjinski, Blu Ortis, Giallo My Swallow, Blu Acapulco, etc.
These were all names of successful race horses, from GB, USA, Italy, France, Ireland, Canada, Venezuela, with the oldest born in 1862 (Gladiateur, France) and the youngest in 1969 (Acapulco, Venezuela). Pininfarina used such names for certain colors from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s. Today the factory re-uses such names for certain shades.

Marcel Massini

 

Marcel thank you for generously sharing so much detail regarding my brief comment on the horse racing fraternity with so many important names! Also for correctly noting the Carrozzeria Pininfarina position in utilizing these paint color names.

 

This the most informative and interesting post I’ve read to date on this thread!

 

I might be a minority here, but i don't like any of official rims offered, unfortunately. If get one, i would go aftermarket.

 

I also dont like the optional wheels and I think the standard ones are good but not truly excellent. I am leaning toward the standard ones but still going back and forth. I like the idea of forged vs cast, but my experience with Ferrari’s forged vs cast is they don’t really make much difference from the stand point of pot hole damage/ deformation (all metal wheels will go out of round as you drive on them)


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Forged wheels are definitely stronger than cast and will deform more before cracking. The material also makes a difference- aluminum is less strong than titanium so deforms more easily but titanium is more expensive and can propagate cracks more easily. Carbon fiber wheels are the lightest and resist deformation but once damaged are impossible to repair and expensive to replace


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I believe a Lusso T style/Y-spoke rim would look nice on Purosangue, maybe someone with some photoshop skills could provide an example?

 

Me like even though I am not a rapper

 

It’s just amazing how the yellows of the car, shields, wheels, brakes never match. You have to love yellow and not care.


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All true but in my experience with Ferrari’s wheels, the difference isnt so large that it overcomes aesthetic considerations.


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has anyone put aftermarket wheels on yet?

 

I saw a few
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Why not? Especially for those who need a second set of wheels with winter tires.

 

Supposedly, in certain markets, Ferrari is offering a winter wheel and tire package.


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The main issue imo is that there are only 2 designs to chose from , compare this to a Lamborghini ( they have 6 different wheel designs available ) or a Volkswagen ( 12 wheel designs ).
I suppose they do it to simplify production, but I did hear that for modelyear 2025 there will be more wheels and other options ( liveries , carbon options and colors ,… ) available.

 

Interesting, I need to call my dealer.

 

True for Switzerland… actually the „winter wheels“ are nicer on the car than the regular ones…


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I love the Rsso Dino, looks good on the Purosangue..... thank you for sharing!!