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  1. Tarek K.

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    I don't think that is what Ferrari S.p.A. have in mind, to provide a convertible Scuderia, a car with almost race car capabilities but with an open top to people who race and track so they can continue having the same feel on the road but with the wind blowing over their heads.
    Usually people who track and race would like to have an easier, softer car on the road, something much less aggressive to ease the tension from racing.
     
    Tarek K., Sep 17, 2008
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  2. Tarek K.

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    LP640 was never really classified as a track oriented car. It's a tank.
     
    Tarek K., Sep 17, 2008
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  4. atomicskiracer

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    Exactly what I was thinking....
     
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  5. b-mak

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    I'll tell you that I couldn't care less about what I drive on the street. Why, you ask? Primarily, going fast on the street is not fun in any sort of way. Too many po-pos, far too many drivers lacking skill and common sense. Secondarily, there is no point to driving anything close to a race car on the street. You just end up looking like a poseur. Plus, my race car pulls more lateral Gs that any road going Ferrari--and it's a Honda!

    A Scuderia Spider is just as nonsensical as the BMW X6.
     
    b-mak, Sep 17, 2008
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  6. jamie140

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    Yes, but it'll get you laid WAY more.
     
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  7. b-mak

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    Ah, that's not a problem here.
     
    b-mak, Sep 17, 2008
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  8. DM18

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    I race and I have lots of road cars - some that I sit in the front seat, some in the backseat, some relaxing and some not. I want a Spider that I enjoy as much as my Scuderia. After driving my Scuderia I have less than zero interest in a 430 Spider. My Scuderia or my Scuderia Spider are quite unlikely to see the track - I have other weapons for that purpose
     
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  9. Rory J

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    The bottom line here obviously boils down to money. Ferrari will be able to charge a premium to those who want the flavor of the week. When the hype dies, I don't expect the Scuderia Spider to hold any premium over the coupe -- most people in the market for a Scuderia will want the coupe. Principles compromised? Yes. But I'm sure anyone in the market for what the Scuderia Spider offers will come away happy with the car.

    Personally, the car holds zero interest for me as I think it's a flawed concept. Anyone trying to find a performance differential between a 430 Spider and a Scuderia Spider on the street should be put in prison. Anyone looking for a performance differential on the track should buy a coupe. So I don't get it, I guess.
     
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  10. Drive550PFB

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    I'd love to copy your idea.
     
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  11. DM18

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    This is so flawed I wouldn't even know where to begin
     
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  12. intouch1

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    what's the import duty here on tanks ?? :D
     
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  13. Tarek K.

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    Not possible to import........army only.
     
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  15. Tarek K.

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    That is a F430 Spider.......pics are photoshopped.
     
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    Ops! Sorry

    Didn't knew that
     
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    the speedster idea is really cool... imagine a spider in a style of that newly-developed merc SLR or the classic testa rossas
     
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  19. Tarek K.

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    I wouldn't mind one either ;).
     
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    An SUV?
     
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    There will indeed be a Scud spider....nearly fell off my chair when the dealer told me about it yesterday....its going to be an interesting concept but I can after thinking about it see the merits of the concept, a truly racey open top Ferrari.
     
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  22. Bluehinder

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    I'd like to see some pictures.
     
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  23. henryhk

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    watch this,

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMo3pwyDNns

    thats what Scuderia could give you, I don't think California could do the same.

    California shall be use for comfort drive, its not as aggressive as Scuderia from the spec.
     
    henryhk, Oct 1, 2008
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    I was told at Ferrari Central Florida a 36 month wait. Ha!
     
    jk0001, Oct 1, 2008
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  25. thecheddar

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    I'd have to chime in and partially agree there. In 1995, I witnessed a speeding fool spin his 328 off a street and into a tree, killing his passenger and seriously injuring a young cyclist. It was the single most awful thing I have ever witnessed and the driver very rightfully ended up in prison. Probing the limits of a machine with the limits of a 430 on a public road is begging for prison time.

    But if an owner feels confident (or cavalier) enough to probe the limits of an open-top Ferrari on a track that will let him, Scuderia or not, then feel free. That's the beauty of personal responsibility. But personally, I love my family too much to do that to them. ;)
     
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