what the heck is this??? | FerrariChat

what the heck is this???

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Kboy007, Sep 11, 2010.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. Kboy007

    Kboy007 Formula Junior

    Oct 18, 2004
    344
    Allen
    Full Name:
    Mike Verinder
    #1 Kboy007, Sep 11, 2010
  2. cmt6891

    cmt6891 Formula 3

    Feb 25, 2008
    1,334
    Encino, Ca
    Full Name:
    Carl T
    #2 cmt6891, Sep 11, 2010
    Huh???? Do what exactly?? BTW gearbox is 5 speed.
     
  3. Fred2

    Fred2 F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 2, 2005
    17,031
    nj
    #3 Fred2, Sep 11, 2010

    Ok grasshopper

    read up on a real Ferrari

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_Berlinetta_Boxer
     
  4. ztunelover

    ztunelover Formula Junior

    Oct 1, 2009
    641
    Calgary, AB
    Full Name:
    Krish
    #4 ztunelover, Sep 11, 2010
    Last edited: Sep 11, 2010
    That would be the ferrari 512i bb boxer. I shall never forget this model because of my bold statement to Racer44 that this is a modified 308 on one sleepy morning when as a fellow member stated for me not enough coffee went through me. It's the predecessor to the testarossa. As you can guess its got a 5liter flat 12. And it is 100% ferrari built. That ain't no kit car or pretend car.
     
  5. Tifosi15

    Tifosi15 Formula 3

    Jul 15, 2009
    2,125
    Austin
    Full Name:
    Bryan
    #5 Tifosi15, Sep 11, 2010
    The Boxer shape is beautiful IMO. Love a V12 as well
     
  6. El Wayne

    El Wayne F1 World Champ
    Staff Member Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Aug 1, 2002
    18,043
    San Marino, CA
    Full Name:
    L. Wayne Ausbrooks
    #6 El Wayne, Sep 11, 2010
    Mike, am I really that old or are you just that young? You can't be an adult and have never even heard of a car as iconic as the Ferrari Boxer, can you? Maybe I'm just that old.

    Anyway, learn all you want about these wonderful cars here: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=90
     
  7. Peter

    Peter F1 Veteran
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 21, 2000
    6,432
    B.C., Canada
    #7 Peter, Sep 11, 2010
    I'm sure he's an adult. There are lots of people who are not familiar with the vast array of models built by Ferrari (even those from not-so-long-ago). In the ten years I've owned my GT4, there's only been one or two people where I DIDN'T have to explain what make and model it was.

    When I first started to get interested in cars - around 9 years old - I had no idea what any sports/exotic cars were, all I knew is that I liked the way they looked and the sounds of their engines ;) I started to get magazines and books to learn what they all were (and die-cast model cars too). It took me YEARS to accumulate knowledge. Nowadays, people can just key in a few words - and post in sites like these - and get all the info in an instant.
     
  8. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran

    Sep 25, 2007
    5,752
    Boca Raton, FL
    Full Name:
    Mr. Anderson
    #8 blackbolt22, Sep 11, 2010
    I kept trying to find something amiss but there was a reason that I couldn't.
     
  9. Kboy007

    Kboy007 Formula Junior

    Oct 18, 2004
    344
    Allen
    Full Name:
    Mike Verinder
    #9 Kboy007, Sep 12, 2010
    lol.. im 39.

    I used to be "into" ferrari's years ago.. then.. well had kids.. and that was the end of that dream :).

    I've never seen that model. and if you look at the "plate" on the door.
    it says "modified by".. to me.. i thought that meant.. "modified by".... :)

    thanks for the info. It does look pretty cool. wonder how it drives :)

    I haven't been on FC chat in years.. but you guys dont change ! thanks for the near immediate response !

    Mike
     
  10. Peter

    Peter F1 Veteran
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 21, 2000
    6,432
    B.C., Canada
    #10 Peter, Sep 12, 2010
    It says: "Mfg. By Ferrari Automobiles" Mfg. = Manufactured

    These Boxers were never officially imported into North America, thus, every one had to be inspected and MODIFIED to conform to whatever state's regulations required (extra lights, emissions equipment, different seat belts, warning lights on the dashboard, etc...). Finding a label like this on the car is a good thing!
     

Share This Page