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Celebrating the return of the regular production mid-engine V12 Ferrari...

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Steve Magnusson, Sep 21, 2005.

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  1. Steve Magnusson

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    #1 Steve Magnusson, Sep 21, 2005
    Hope it happens in my lifetime ;)
     
  2. M512

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    #2 M512, Sep 21, 2005
    Good Call!
     
  3. SSNISTR

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    #3 SSNISTR, Sep 21, 2005
    I'd take a Maranello over a TR anyday myself.

    Actually, front/mid-engine is the best of both worlds. Like the 612, and Maranello replacement will have.
     
  4. shin

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    #4 shin, Sep 21, 2005
    I'm pretty sure the F430 replacement will have a compact V12, as all future Ferrari engines will derive from the Enzo's V12. 2009 here it comes!
     
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    #5 joker57676, Sep 21, 2005
    I really do hope so because theres just something about a mid engine V12. I dont know what it is but as soon as I have the means to get one, I'm going to have to.
     
  6. steve f

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    #6 steve f, Sep 22, 2005
    got one on order
     
  7. Steve Magnusson

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    #7 Steve Magnusson, Sep 22, 2005
    Even I'd take a 550 over a TR anyday -- but I wouldn't take it over the "next" F512M, especially if they could keep the coachwork size (and the bling ;)) down -- perhaps I am just describing a 360/430 with a 12 cyl.

    I don't even know the right word to describe the beauty, success, and just general "rightness" of the 550/575/6... series, and, undoubtedly, the form will always be a main (if not the main) element that is F, but why not do both forms occasionally? Surely, a "new" mid-engine 12 would generate more excitement than the 4th generation 550. Isn't that how they lead us sheep around -- "it's new, it's improved, don't worry about what I said before..." ;)
     
  8. SSNISTR

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    #8 SSNISTR, Sep 22, 2005

    Doubt that....base F-car = small, and V8 powered.
     

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