Ferrari SF90 Stradale : picture and news thread

Guess it's the same fiorano package grey car we have seen since may
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Poor photoshop. This is the only Assetto Fiorano in grey

 

Something about the Assetto Fiorano pack I was thinking about, as far as usability and dare I say, even resale value.

I was initially thinking that it was of course a must have option. Both to get the most from the car, but also as an attractive option, but now I'm not so sure.

Turns out that the AF pack means that one loses the bumpy road mode. I'm thinking that it is not hardcore enough to works as a pure track monster as it were, and Ferrari has in many years been great at balancing the art of fast track performance and comfort. So is the loss of the bumpy road mode and usability worth it I wonder. I think a lot of us can agree that the bumpy road mode is something we like and use, so how would the car work without, especially with the harsher titanium springs.

Thoughts on this? Disregarding the looks and carbon bits of the AF pack, is the loss of bumpy road mode something people consider a deal breaker for the AF pack?

 

I have thought about this also and concluded that since all of my Ferraris are weekend toys, I may as well go for the raciest spec for the 10-15 times per year I’m actually able to drive it. AF spec is a go for me.

 

If I am allowed to speak theoretically, as a non-buyer, I would argue that it is much more of a track beast than a Pista or a GT2. On the other hand though, the even beastlier - more rarified - LaFerrari had adjustable dampers. If I had to chose one it would be the standard version, as the adjustable dampers and the nose lift would make it a much better road car, whilst maintaining most of its track ability. After all, tyres are the single largest performance differentiator.

 

I agree...I think the nose lift is a must for resale too...you cant get it with the AF package...


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All some interesting points. I've yet to see a situation where the nose lifter on a 488 was needed, or even on a Pista. If the height is along those lines, sure, lifter is a non-issue. But if it turns out to have clearance like a GT3RS, then it might get interesting - and then the fact that the AF pack results in both the loss of lifter and bumpy road mode, greatly diminishes its appeal. No, most will not drive these on a "daily" basis, so it's not as critical as with a 488/F8, Lusso or the like, but still. It's not a pure track machine with a roll cage, no insulation etc. It's a supercar, and like say the 812 and TdF a supercar that needs to work on the road. I would not think a car like a Pista or Speciale with a Challenge style chassis and ride height would make sense, and that's kind of what I fear the AF pack will be.

 

It depends on where you live really. The entrance to my firm's yard is quite steep for example and low cars (even sporty BMWs, let alone supercars) struggle to clear it. Also, the 488 sits low to the ground, but has a tilted front overhang that helps with approach angle. The Stradale seems to have a much shallower approach angle and logic dictates that it will sit lower to the ground compared to a Pista, as it is a more extreme car overall.

 

Of course. It's a personal ting. My point is more that it seems that quite a few can actually get by without it. Yes many have it, but few often use it. Some do of course, but not that many. Other cars are at a stance where it's a must. In my experience, the GT3RS is an example, because that is just low by any standard. And I was thinking that if that was the case with the AF, it will become the CGT all over again.
It is true that the front overhang on the 488 slopes up, but look at the 458, that's flat. I've yet to scape anything but the rear diffuser on any of those. Yes, was in a Lusso the other day where we all of a sudden found ourselves on a dirt road leading to a secluded beach. Not sure how that happened, but it made for a good laugh. There the lifter on the Lusso was a must, and a 488 would probably have beached itself
But ever since the 458 and on, Ferrari has been pretty good when it comes to clearance. A GT3RS can get into trouble rolling into a Shell for fuel...

 

What surprises me is we haven't yet seen a car with only one color ( red for instance)?
I don't get all this blacked roof trend ..

 

I suspect (and agree) that the roofline and pillars were designed to be in a contrasting colour and perhaps Ferrari is deliberately steering customers to see/respect that. Not only did they make it a no cost option, but the body colour roof was recently removed from the online configurator.

I generally agree with your comment re: the blacked out roof trend but there have been a few modern cars where a black roof completes the overall design aesthetic. Senna, LaF and SF90 are examples.

 

The USA configurator still has body color roof available. If you uncheck Nero box it changes to body color which leads me to believe the black roof is a chargeable option. Have not heard about "no cost option" as of yet from dealer. Regardless, mine will have the black roof..

 

Which red are you considering for the rest of the body?

 

My 812SF is Rosso 70 Anni which was the launch car color. I usually order F cars in their launch colors figuring that the designers intended that for a reason including the accompanying interior appointments/options, etc. So I went along with the program as usual doing the same with my SF90 order: Rosso Corsa. The same as Leclerc drove onto the launch stage. Somewhere in the photos thread you'll see an SF90 at a Warsaw dealer and also on HR Owen's showroom floor. That is the exact spec I ordered. The only thing I changed are the seats, going standard electric.

 

Thank You for your detailed reply! There seems to be a hard to define charm in getting your very own example of the launch spec that appeared first at the beginning for all to see.

 

Next year summer/spring there will be an SF90 road tour. I have EU confirmed, not sure about other markets.

 

Would this be for press or EU customers?

 

I think we have to wait to learn more about the Multimatic shocks and other suspension components to know for sure. The suspension is clearly quite different from standard and thus, we should learn about it. From what I can see, it might allow for different ride heights- and if that is true then it might have a wider range of damping than the standard suspension and might allow for different degrees of comfort depending on the mode selected- but you couldn't mix and match as its ride height dependent.

 

Press AND customers. This was shown at dealer meeting few weeks ago.

 

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A few mins ago in Switzerland.

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