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DINO - A New Concept - GT4

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  1. M. Brandon Motorcars

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    #26 M. Brandon Motorcars, May 22, 2022
    Freeman, having a rear seat delete was an option for the GT4. Doesn't change the wheelbase, though... :)
     
  2. 4CamGT

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    #28 2dinos, May 22, 2022
    Looks soo small compared to newer cars. But indeed, a rolling sculpture to look at and drives fantastic. The motor is strong, and the car feels light. The cornering is crisp. The close ratio gearbox is a blast with the cab forward seating feels like I'd imagine an early F1 car to feel. The layout of the gages is very pure, also, a direct descendant of race cars.

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  5. tx246

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    #30 tx246, May 22, 2022
    Marcel,

    I have always assume that all US spec cars had the impact bumpers. I’m very surprised to hear that some did not. I would assume these were only the very early US cars, I wouldn’t think more than just a handful at all.

    The impact bumpers are not very pretty, but people have learned to live with them. I think when the black lower body is painted, it definitely disguises their boldness. I still think the “Euro” style (original design) bumpers are the awesome.

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  6. Marcel Massini

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    #31 Marcel Massini, May 22, 2022
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    #32 Texas Forever, May 22, 2022
    Thread hijack. Didn't anybody at Ferrari think twice about the nose on the Roma?
     
  8. Jack-the-lad

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    #33 Jack-the-lad, May 22, 2022
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    I don’t know maybe somebody in the Roma forum would have a clue,:rolleyes:
     
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    #35 NYC Fred, May 22, 2022
    Just a gorgeous shape, it really aged well.

    Not a fan of the "Boxer" paint some of them got. I think it detracts from the lines...+ doesn't really hide the ugly bumpers
     
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  13. Edward 96GTS

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    #38 Edward 96GTS, May 22, 2022
    raising the door shoulder is a terrible idea. looks way too fat. try lowering it for a coke bottle effect. plus the driver can now rest his elbow there.
     
  14. 4CamGT

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    #40 Edward 96GTS, May 22, 2022
    lower plz. way below stock.
     
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  18. 4CamGT

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    #43 4CamGT, May 22, 2022
    This is one option. Here’s also a rough comparison with the Stratos.

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    #44 Dom, May 22, 2022
    I may be wrong on this, but I remember reading somewhere that the 4 in GT4 does not stand for 4 seats, but rather 4 cam. The proper name was Dino 308 GT4 2+2. If that is truly the case, I don’t know what to call the 2 seater designs that you envisioned (other than beautiful).

    Here’s a photo of my former car, #10688

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  20. 4CamGT

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    #45 4CamGT, May 22, 2022
    Dino 308GT4/2?
     
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    #47 tx246, May 22, 2022
    Freeman,

    Your work on this is amazing, maybe you should consider a career in such things...... your ideas are really cool, and I think it is easy to see the design similarities and potential.

    Shawn
     
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    #48 tx246, May 22, 2022
    Beautiful and a great example of how the lower painted area does a good job not making the silly US Spec bumpers look so bad.
     
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  24. Edward 96GTS

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    #49 Edward 96GTS, May 22, 2022
    :p
     
  25. 4CamGT

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    #50 4CamGT, May 22, 2022
    Thank you Shawn! It’s been great fun playing with the proportions, stance and gestures! Great critiques btw! Makes me want to get the Sawzall out!

    Freeman
     
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