296 GTS what Rosso should i pick?

Can’t wait to see. Sounds like an amazing, unique (and expensive) spec!

 

Yes, and it is also 25 k€

 

You are right ! But the question is: Will I spend 25k€+ for something like Rosso Corsa Met. or Rosso 70 anni ? NO ! If I chose this price tag, I want something that is so outstanding, but unfortunately I would like to have a red that immitates rosso corsa and is not flat or like Giallo triplo strato, that doesn't change it colour character too much, just a little pearlescent or even matte in certain lights.

Still haven't made my decission.... grrrrrrrr

 

Unfortunately that is not how it works. I suggest you to choose what you really like despite the price because they WILL charge you crazy amounts anyway.

 

No, I won't jump out of the window just because I die someday anyway

But I understand what you mean and appreciate it. Might end this way, but give me the chance to complain first

 

Same - but my dealer “steered me” towards Titanio and looks spectacular… Alloy was a launch colour on the Portofino and definitely suits that car

 

Beautiful car. Still waiting for my gtb that should start production any day now

 

What Im pointing out is that solid colours look dull from certain angle. A car at this price SHOULD NOT look dull.

Pick any colour you wish but pick a colour that is metallic.

I did pick Rosso Corsa Metalica because I love the colour Rosso Corsa but hated the flat look of the colour. I also didnt pick a 3 layer or 4 layer because I want the colour to be the same shade no matter what angle , what light. This can change a lot even with 3 layer.

 

You have to pay to play with the metallic colors now. Is what it is.

 

I’ll also add the car I test drove was in regular RC and I thought it looked boring. Really flattens the curves of the car. I’d light $30k on fire to have one in metallic rather than flat RC. I actually just flat out wouldn’t buy one RC.

RC vs Imola attached.
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i'm not a red person but the Imola is fire and i think Ferrari knows this as well, hence the extra cost?

 

I went with Rossa Corsa Metallic.
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Here's a red I wasn't aware of.
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love the wheels

 

are they ever so slightly too big?

 

Nope.

 

You are right, but 25.000€ now for Rosso corsa metallic? No f...g way. Most other met. Reds change their character.


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I understand what you intend to say. My problem is that those reds change their character. And each time I see Rosso Imola in the sun I like it alot, in the shadows I don't like it at all. In your example in the background is a F8 in Rosso Corsa/Scuderia which I would always prefer.

Saying that I just came back from a trip to Dubai, in our Lobby there was a LaFerrari in RC. And in the flesh it looks amazing. So I ask myself is it RC, that I (as you do) think is flat or is it the shape of the 296 (which I think is problematic with certain colors) that bothers me ?


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And when it comes to compare RC on a LaFerrari to Giallo triplo strato, I have to admit that I love the 3-layer Giallo
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I can assure you if the Laf is RC it will be flat at certain angles.

 

Yes, for sure will it be flat. But the issue is: Does it bother you? And, why does it bother with a 296? I think the shape of the car is in comparison to older V8 softer and maybe a bit boring. More italian grandezza than beast. Optically. And I guess, that it is my personal issue with a 296, why I am not sure which way to go colour wise

 

Oh yes it bothers me. Im a resin chemist and over the 40 years have been involved with many manufacturers of paints. I HATE SOLID colours for that reason of it being dull at certain angles.

I cant tell you the number of cars I have seen with solid colours with owners either themselves or so call professionally, buffed only to leave massive scratches so as to achieve a shine.

When I started the deal with the 488GTB i was asking if I could have a metallic Rosso Corsa and unknown to me they answered we have one and it is the release colour of the 488GTB.

It was a cheaper option in 2018 however I really didnt look at the price because that what I wanted a metalic version of RC.

 

Rosso Scuderia one in direct blinding sunlight and the other side in shade. Same day. The color absolutely pops in the light and a lighter corsa in the shade.

Best color of Rosso imho taken on my old and now outdate Samsung 10 Note camera.

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Well, I didn't intend to start a diskussion about flatness of solid colors. What I want to mention is, that it is insane to call 25T€ for RC Met. or Rosso 70 anni, when Rosso Magma/Maranello/Fuoco cost the same (and are obvious multiple layer paints). But as I do not like those reds, that change depending on sunlight, I struggle with spending this amount of money for a simple RCMet.. My neighbour was personally involved with the development of Ferrari Colors, he was the chief of this depeartment at the BASF/Germany. If you are a chemist AND had to work for your money (and not the money worked for you ) then I should have made my point clear.

 

Is that one of your cars ? Have never thought about Rosso Scuderia, but I like it !!! Thank you for this example.