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Pictures From the Detroit Auto Show

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  1. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 jimpo1, Jan 12, 2006
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    I just got home from a 24 hour stay in Detroit. I spent 5 hours at the show today with an Industry pass, watching all the engineers from every auto maker under the sun measure the tolerances of the window seals.

    The people at the Ferrari booth were kind enough to let me in for an up close look. I showed them the keys to my car and ask them if they'd let an owner come in. They were very gracious.

    Th FXX is unreal. Enzo on steroids. The 2 tone 612 is actually very striking, the guy in the booth said you can pick whatever 2 colors you want.

    Enjoy.


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  2. Doug H

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    Nice color combination on this one. Much better than the other one.
     
  3. rkm

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    Thanks for the pics, they're great. I can't wait until I go up next weekend to see for myself.
     
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  5. Vang

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    That looks a hell of a lot better than the previous shots for some reasons I can't really figure out.
     
  6. WJHMH

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    Excellent photos Jim, I was wondering if there was going to be a challenge grill on the 430CS. Also nice shots of whats standing along side that FXX.
     
  7. jungathart

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    I think the 612 was meant to be two-toned. Definitely retro-chic.
     
  8. F430SilverArrow

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    Those are great shots but the two tone does nothing for me. Sort of cheapens the look IHMO.

    The girls look happy. I wonder if they realize the cars are the STARS. Do you think they think we are really looking at them at these shows. God made millions of pretty girls. Ferrari only makes a few precious diamonds disguised as cars.
     
  9. rush109

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    amazing pics....the twotone 612 is really cool looking...and that f430 spider...why are the rims looking chromeish.........is that a new trend now...all exotics on chrome....same with Miura....
     
  10. Rev.ATARI

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    The 430 spider is beautiful in that color, but like rush I don’t like the rims, the 612 in 2 tone is also nice, but the color choice makes me think Veyron…

    What’s the deal on the doors on the FXX? Where they not closed all the way or is that gap normal?
     
  11. coolestkidever

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    that two tone 612 is AWESOME!!
     
  12. Dan Ciezniewzky

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    the FXX is much nicer than previous pics showed
    and the 430C is too!!

    The exhaust should have been like the 430C's on the 430's!

    Whats with the ugly blacked out parts beneath the rear lights?? the challenge grill is cool though :)
     
  13. Fred32097

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    Thanks for the pictures they are excellent. What is the red GG50 with dual taillights? I'm not aware of that car. Could it be a prototype of the new Dino?
     
  14. Perfusion

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    No...it's a 612 Scaglietti that's been "modified" (I wouldn't call it a full-on rebody) by Giugiaro to celebrate his 50 years with Ferrari. Check out the current issue of Forza (#67) - it's there on page 5, as well as on the cover across the top.
     
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    Great pics, Jim... Loved each and every one of 'em.
     
  16. Javelin276

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    Nice Pics of the FXX, 612, and the Miura.

    Does anyone have an interior shot of the Miura? I haven't seen one yet.

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  17. Rev.ATARI

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    There is not interior, the Miura concept on display is just a mockup…
     
  18. F430SilverArrow

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    The wheels are not chromed but call "tumbled chrome" You can order your wheels that way fromk Ferrari. They are more of a satin look. I personally like brushed aluminum and that's why I got the HRE 847s. Wheels are like shoes...you need to change them up once in a while.
     
  19. code red

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    Great pics, Jim. Do you know if the interior of the silverstone spider is cuoio and, if so, what color are the seat inserts and wheel?
     
  20. staatsof

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    So, no wing on the challenge car. I wonder if they've solved the problem the 360 challenge had that caused a lot of guys to add a wing?

    Bob S.
     
  21. F328 BobD

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    Retro or not, I really like the Miura (the lines of the original car still amaze me). Great pics... one of the greatest car shows in the world.
     
  22. J. Salmon

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    That's the 430C - the challenge version of the 430, a track-only car, correct? And the CS would be the "road version of the race version of the road car" to quote either Top Gear or Fifth Gear or some such show... Trying to get all my ducks in a row here.
     
  23. BigAl

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    can't place my finger on it but i like the FXX, never cared for the Enzo....
     

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