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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by warrenn, Apr 26, 2006.

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  1. warrenn

    warrenn Formula Junior

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    #1 warrenn, Apr 26, 2006
    Starting with the 80s which model displayed the most advancements compared to its predecessor?

    Ie. 8 Cylinder: 308 - 328 - 348 - F355 - 360
    12 Cylinder: 512 - 512TR - 550 - 575
    12 Cyl. 4 seater: 400 - 412 - 456 - 612
     
  2. Shark01

    Shark01 F1 Veteran

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    #2 Shark01, Apr 26, 2006
    I'll bite.......348 to 355

    Ironic since the 348 is my target according to budget.
     
  3. Ricambi America

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    #3 Ricambi America, Apr 26, 2006
    Actually, I think the 328 -> 348 was a gigantic leap. And that's exactly why so many people think the 348 is a P.O.S. First car with lots of ECU's, first car that most of us would consider "modern".

    Just my 2-cents.
     
  4. BT

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    #4 BT, Apr 26, 2006
    I would say 412 - 456. Mechanically they might not be that different, but seem to be in completely different classes.
    I also understand that the 348 was considered the first 'modern' Ferrari even though it used to be on this site as a 'Classic'. To me the 355 is more an evolution of the 348 than the 348 is as an evolution of the 328.
    :)
    BT
     
  5. speedy

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    #5 speedy, Apr 26, 2006

    Agreed... A lot of firsts with the 348. The move from tube chassis and a more modern assembly process as well.
     
  6. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    #6 Simon^2, Apr 26, 2006
    I'll vote 288 GTO from 308.
     
  7. No Doubt

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    #7 No Doubt, Apr 27, 2006

    I love my 348...but the Mondial had far more, far earlier.

    In the Mondial, you've got the Valero clutchless transmission (the forerunner of the 355's F1, electricly adjustable shocks, anti-lock brakes, 348's engine, the grates, more ECU's than the 348, power steering, etc.

    The 348 had modern styling (still contemporary 15 years later) and the removable sub-frame.
     
  8. racespecferrari

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    #8 racespecferrari, Apr 27, 2006
    I agree with you on the Mondial
     
  9. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

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    #9 parkerfe, Apr 27, 2006
    512TR to 550
     
  10. warrenn

    warrenn Formula Junior

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    #10 warrenn, Apr 27, 2006
    I think 328 - 348 and 512 to 550

    but what do I know?
     
  11. Michael B

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    #11 Michael B, Apr 27, 2006
    Yes, I too agree. The Mondial.
     

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