12 Cilindri Color Thread

One of the better shades of blue is the Blu America shown here >

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Alonso was featured as the driver of the triple yellow 458 spider in the factory video.

Amazing that Alonso is still racing in F1!

 

That’s our spec!

 

I thought of your 12 Cilindri order when I saw that picture!

 

The Verde Oliva is becoming more popular with this example running late into the night >

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One of the best blues out there.

 

I need everyone's honest opinion about the build featured in this Classic Driver article. Link below but I will also upload the photos for convenience.

This is a Nero DS car. No external carbon. Standard wheels ... based on what we all discussed many times you would think it would look very plain but somehow, I think it looks amazing.
And it's making me reconsider my build ... given that this spec will cost much less ... and still looks so good.
Specifically: the black plastic bumper ... which is usually an eye sore, seems to disappear with the Nero color .. or at least you don't focus on it. And the car has a raw look to it that makes it very appealing.

Here is the article: https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/ferrari-12cilindri-best-looking-car-sale-today


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You can always get the painted plastic parts options which I think is around $15k

 

Yes I know that For reference my spec is Rosso Imola and full carbon outside etc. But I am asking about this spec in particular because I find it very impactful.

And the cost for PPE1 – Exterior Painted Plastic Parts Pack in Glossy Black (Nero DS 1250) is: 15.550 GBP
But then they would be the exact same color as the car, and perhaps would not look good.

 

I saw a black car with PPE1 at my dealer and it looked really good. With black I think this is a better look than the carbon. The standard plastic may look okay in photos but looks terrible, to my eye, on an actual car, particularly the side sills.

 

Do most of you like this wheel design? I’m surprised as this is a bit edgy when standing still with the knife like blades that seem a bit more other brand than classic. This car is such a mashup of supposed old concepts and future that it seems to have difficulty knowing how to identify itself.

 

There is nothing plain about a blacked out car as it can look super cool. I don’t think any carbon is needed at all in general.

 

Do you know if the car was Nero DS or some other Nero?

 

I think it was, but I did not ask so not 100%

 

I would say to some degree the finish on the wheels dictate the finish for the trim pieces. The basic plastic trim pieces seem to work OK with the gray wheels here. It also masks the lower parts of the car to some degree in effect lowering the car. The glossy black plastic parts for what Ferrari charges for them seem very poor value. Adding the relatively small upcharge on the glossy parts cost to get the carbon trim seems to give much more pleasure than looking at shiny black plastic. Also if the shiny black plastic gets damaged new painted replacement parts may not match? For shiny optional wheels carbon is the perfect fit. Black on red is certainly a classic look. Not sure a black car would be first choice for a hot climate like Arizona or elsewhere with a lot of heat...
compared to the

 

I think the new wheel design pictured goes with that styling better than the classic 5 spoke design on the base wheel. Ferrari used the base wheel on the launch edition of the Spider to much praise. It's really down to personal preferences as I can see a good argument made for either version. Also different colors like gray or gold further personalize the choices.

 

This color scheme is classic and timeless.
Today market and philosophy, with its tailor-made designs and various contrasting stripe options, dreamlines, has led people to believe that a classic combination is plain.
But that's not the case. Note that the 250 GTO, 275 GTB, F40, F50, Enzo, and so on, have classic combinations, without excessive contrasting elements, and are classic and timeless.
The 12C Nero DS is beautiful. I would opt for silver calipers (will enhance the gray wheels) and white or gray stitching. And, for the interior, Bordeaux instead of Rosso.
I really like this wheel, a classic 5-spoke. It will still look beautiful in 20 years.
I would definitely opt for the lower parts painted gloss black. Matte plastic, especially on sunny days or in brighter environments, looks cheap.
Body-colored lower parts have always looked great; see the 550 or 599, for example.

 

I haven't submitted my build yet and, I'm on the fence too for similar reasons. The pics look amazing in Nero Ds with Rosso interior and if I decide on that combo, would go with standard glossy wheels and either yellow or red calipers. Interior stitching likely in black but contrasting to red on the black leather sections. I have always felt that in Nero Ds, the 12C's design looks more harmonious and sinister. I suppose Grigio Scuro would too but the black elements are visible. The actual color description of the front strip and rear flaps is retropainted nero velluto and the roof and rear spoiler is glossy black. The sills etc. of course are matt black. I don't think you need carbon fiber or gloss black finished sills, etc. and if you chose to, there's not much savings in gloss black versus carbon fiber. Don't forget the shields as it's missing on that car!

 

Yeah obviously shields are a must.

 

Looks really good as it is. I did something similar with my 812 build and really enjoyed the ride and the look. For that particular vehicle my goal was to make it sporty looking without too much expenditure. I decided to do the opposite for SF90 and loved how it turned out. Go with what your budget and gut tell you.

 

I don't think they're a must. I've seen quite a few 12 C builds without them, and mine has no shields as well.

 

I meant on this particular Nero build. Perhaps even painted shields

 

My coupe arrived a week ago. Grigio Scuro with Orange/Nero interior.

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Was that an Atelier build? Nice pictures especially the interior view of the roof that is seldom photographed. Wonderful bold build specification!

 

No, not an Atelier build. The dealers are allowed to do a lot more if you ask and spend time on the configurator. Many things that used to be Atelier options are now able to be done without. Ferrari also has so many more leathers and interior options than they used too. This one is technically called “orange” I believe and does show up as Extracompanario. I did our Portofino M in a similar color called “Mandarin Antigua” which in pictures would appear the same, however, in person, the Mandarin Antigua is a pebbled leather. I would describe the color of both as nearly identical to Hermes orange.

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