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Ferrari 296 GTS - Targa or Spider ??

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  1. jordanfsl

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    that’s a great question, where are they?
     
  2. F2003-GA

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    Just got back from the dealer their configrator won't be displaying the spider till next week plus more info on options is coming down the pipe line.
    Seems like Ferrari are not really with it on this launch I expected more fanfare as well as options and colors information
     
  3. MK11

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    Like the GTS much better. Thinking of ordering one.


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  4. Hawkeye

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    I like it, kind of lotus-y though. Round taillights would have been super fabulous.
     
  5. F2003-GA

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    I don't see any Lotus - a lot of 250LM though
     
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    When my Emira arrives this Fall I can give you first hand comparison. Kind of.


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  10. Techman

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    Look between the engine bay cover and the buttresses. See the two black cutouts, one on each side? I suspect those are the two flaps that cover the charge port and fuel filler.
     
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  11. BLUESL

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    I guess it depends whether you like the visor, I don’t and it’s a major road block for me. I think the GTS design is much better. Granted, it uses the same roof mechanism approach as the 458/488/F8/812, I guess only the Portofino is different and it’s not long for this world.
     
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  12. BLUESL

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    Me too, especially since my F8S is in the same colour, blu corsa.
     
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  13. ELVELV

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    launch spec looks killer. A lot of the announcements say the interior will have some special bits. Curious what those are.
     
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  15. Natkingcolebasket69

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    Is it why it appears sportier looking to me u think?


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  16. TheMayor

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    To me a "spider" is a completely open roof. This is a targa. Just because you can lower the rear glass doesn't mean its "open air". There's still a large beam just behind your head like Targa's of the past.
     
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  17. jtremlett

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    Interesting question! I don't know.

    You're right! But then they have called it GTS like the 308 GTS (targa), 328 GTS (targa), 348 GTS (targa) and F355 GTS (targa).
     
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    Beside the Audi R8 all other manufactures have buttresses behind the cabin - But personally I love the look of the 296 GTS - Got my deposit down now the 18 month wait starts
     
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    Well, I would NEVER BUY IT because of this....

    Just kidding. Can't wait for your thoughts when you get it!
     
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    I'm with you entirely on having a clean low deck behind the driver creates a better driving experience
    I remember both my old F355's with fond memories and would love to pick up an R8 one day
     
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    I think its really pretty but I do worry about the complexity of the systems. I hope I'm proven wrong.
     
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    I'm in the same boat with you here. Crossing my fingers.
     
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    Gonna be messy filling her up unless you first hold the nozzle down and drain the fuel in the nozzle first.
     
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    Its a GREAT looking car , certainly better than the coupe. The windshield on the coupe kills me.

    However the hybrid really worries me.

    Anyone been told about the warrantee on the hybrid system ? If its just 3 years like the rest of the car well its a no for me.
     
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  25. MK11

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    Deposit placed. Thinking about Rosso Fuoco. It’s going to be some variation of Rosso anyway.


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