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Notice the front parking sensors. Fine on very dark/nero cars perhaps. I've definitely avoided on mine.
We haven't seen generally parking sensors on the first rosso examples. Probably a customer's car.For sure an option to avoid.
Important to know that the front camera and the front sensors have to be ordered together as they are integrated into the bumper. You cannot have the front sensors without the front camera.
Beautiful pic. Is that the standard caliper or the "upgraded" black? I've heard the standard is sort of matte black and discolors easily but the "pay" black is glossy like most calipers.
The hand craftsmanship is extensive. I have been to the factory. The only automation is the cars physical movement from one station to the next, and heavier/awkward pieces moved into position, such as large glass sections, dashboard assemblies, etc. At each station, there is a team of 3-5 workers that are hand assembling the cars. The only other automation I saw at the factory was the manufacture of certain engine rings (I’m not sure what they call it). There are two robotic arms making these rings. The foundry/engine assembly is also all by hand, as is all interior, leather cutting, stitching. It’s old world craftsmanship in a modern environment. It’s very impressive.
Most car (final body, etc) is manual with the aid of devices to handle the weight. The reason is there are many fitment tasks that don't lend well for a robot. Automation requires rigid, repeatable components. Still plenty of automation in modern Ferrari's such as body / chassis welding, machining cells and paint. Mark my words - with the projected rise in build numbers, more automation is coming.
I think that may be a photoshop. Notice the same blue is used here and there in the background while all else is B&W stunning non the less
You may be right. I just found it online. I guess it gives those who are hungry for more options a good look.
Thanks. It's Nero Lucido (polished in Italian). I like the Lucido and have it on other cars. IMO enhances without distracting.
Robots are more precise and that's why welding is done by them. Likewise with the Romeo & Juliet machine. No human could do that!
After this reply I will create a separate thread as to not mud this one up. Yes, humans can, did and do that. Robots are just cheaper. I'm an automation equipment engineer with extensive automotive automation experience. I've designed and built lots of automated engine (and other) assembly equipment. Romeo & Juliet is a robotic freeze / installation machine for valve seats. We did the same thing when I was at GM but didn't use a robot - just a simple pick and place. Yes, a human could do it as long as they had a tool to hold the seat such that they didn't put fingers into liquid nitrogen
