296 VS

The configurator is already live. I didn't check the Spider, but you can either get Carbon cover or Glass cover for the coupe

 

I like it. I think Ferrari nailed it again. Regardless, one can buy an essentially new GTB (or GTB AF) for 1/2 the price of a comparably equipped Speciale.

Is the Speciale that special?

From a value standpoint I cannot get there. From a want standpoint… We will see.

 

Buttons on the steering wheel - big thumbs up!

No big red start button - boooo.

 

I absolutely love it. It's perfect.

 

Easily. With tariff, a friend I know paid $730 for their 12C before tax.

 

Suspension lifter is also on the configurator for those wondering.

 

I expect a cost of around $600k (which includes the 10% tariff Ferrari is charging) for the spec I'd choose. Thats less than my SF90 cost.

 

How do you even rationally apply a value metric? My personal experience is that if you have to use rational metrics as a tool for decision making, then you are already a no.

 

I still continue to be impressed by the car. thankfully for me at least it's not a situation like it was for the 12cilindri where i'm not a fan of the design language. 296 eventually grew on me and i like it now. the speciale, love the front end and side and like the back end. Pretty sure it will look amazing with that diffuser in person. great job Ferrari design team.

 

These are limited in the sense that Ferrari starts making them on this date and ends on another. Thats it. In that time frame they have the ability to make X number of cars. Once those X number are spoken for, no more. All in with $100k in options if this car is in the mid $500s its a home run for buyers considering the prices of Pistas/ 458S. If you read Ferraris tech data (there is a ton) what you may be surprised by is the enormous about or transference from F1 and the 296 race cars. Previous VS mind engines didn't have the same amount of shared tech.

 

That's peak power for each power unit individually but it cannot be delivered simultaneously. So, the max they can deliver together is 880

 

Carbon lower dash? That’s awesome.

 

Is there a video of the ferrari team going over the design and features? Official ferrari video…

 

So many carbon options! both seat options available, colors, etc. Happy to see how many options there are for it.

One design element that I noticed did not carry over from the mules is the front canards, that would have been a more aggressive piece to the car. Maybe they felt they didn't fit the design cue.

I think we will see a lot of individualized specs and in great colors.

 

While I like the new car, I am keeping my Pista Spider for quite a bit longer...

Having said that, how long before first customer deliveries?

 

I like the car they didn’t over-do it, it still has a delicateness to it. The Aperta in Red with the F80 style wheels looks mighty!

 

i'm a sucker for red for ferraris. RC is overdone but there are so many amazing reds and this car will look stunning in red. i like the aperta color more than the green on the coupe.

 

The front has elements of the 812comp design language.

 

Historically you're correct about making fewer than demand But I think that story maybe coming to an END

 

I totally see that as well!

 

UK and the USA aren't the same in terms of how the Ferrari game is won or lost. Not even close.

 

wheels on green car are boring design despite cf but red wheels look like bad aftermarket rims from 20 yrs ago

 

The Speciale is a really nice looking re-design of the 296.

Makes it look more masculine. Amazing what a few tweaks can do.

 

playing with the config...you guys notice that almost all of the exterior and interior cf is included?

 

Does the front trunk seems smaller than the regular 296?

As I always press the "bumpy road" button for a more comfy ride, I´m wondering wether this will be quite stiff suspension wise, as you can not regulate it