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Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by icemanbops, Dec 5, 2007.

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  1. bob348

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    #101 bob348, Feb 15, 2008
    looks like an alfa romeo 8c V8...4700cc - 450 Hp....
     
  2. Bullfighter

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    #102 Bullfighter, Feb 15, 2008
    Looks sharp.

    I agree, the potential convertible configuration will boost the car in the market. And based on the drawing I think it's much better looking than the F430 or 599, although I'm sure things could change prior to production.

    Yes - I'd forgotten what the blue pill was for.
     
  3. modena1_2003

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    #103 modena1_2003, Feb 17, 2008
    I think the few spy photos that have been floating around here look great, Im looking forward to seeing more!

    Does anyone have any NEW info on this car???



    Best,
    Jon
     
  4. mva

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    #104 mva, Feb 18, 2008
    4.7l, 480hp.. We will see if not more.
     
  5. modena1_2003

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    #105 modena1_2003, Feb 18, 2008
    Werent these just the estimates from AutoWeek???

    ...Welcome to FerrariChat...




    -J
     
  6. mva

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    #106 mva, Feb 18, 2008
    l got it from our italian friends. We can be quite sure about the 4.7l V8, it sounds pretty familiar (8c) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgZpgndQlgM ... and the hp rating of 480hp makes sense. However, I can imagine it having around 500hp as well.
     
  7. Daytonafan

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    #107 Daytonafan, Feb 18, 2008
    Sounds fantastic but IMO not very Ferrari like.
     
  8. Napolis

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    #108 Napolis, Feb 18, 2008
    It got passed like it was standing still.
     
  9. VIZSLA

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    #109 VIZSLA, Feb 18, 2008
    Yes. By what though?
     
  10. Doubled

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    #110 Doubled, Feb 18, 2008
    Definitely not Ferrari sound. Maserati's engine revised to Alfa 8C spec for sure.
     
  11. onlyreal

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    #111 onlyreal, Feb 20, 2008
    guys if it costs around or less than 430 and hard top

    nobody gonna buy 430 anymore

    and all 430 prices will dip ****

    why the hell ferrari doing something to 430 owners like this

    i have f430 spyder nobody gonna but 430 spyder anymore this is idiot
     
  12. sting168

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    #112 sting168, Feb 20, 2008
    I believe that 430 and its replacement will always be for people who want mid-engine hard-core Ferrari sports cars. 149 is rumored to be a front engine GT, which is aimed at a somewhat different market. There will always be some overlap however.
     
  13. SS2012

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    #113 SS2012, Feb 20, 2008
    Eh, I'm sorry but that picture is an Alpha Romeo 8C convertible.
     
  14. Daytonafan

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    #114 Daytonafan, Feb 20, 2008
    Mercedes SL63 Black Series prototype I think!
     
  15. VIZSLA

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    #115 VIZSLA, Feb 20, 2008
    Danke
     
  16. modena1_2003

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    #116 modena1_2003, Feb 21, 2008
    Here we go again...




    -J
     
  17. icemanbops

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    #117 icemanbops, Mar 1, 2008
    Hi Guys

    Just been told that the engine will be 4.7ltr and that the car will have a latest generation double clutch. Car is front engined.

    I asked how does this fit in with the F430. Was told that Ferrari have thought about it and the directive is that this car comes to the Paris motor show this year and first cars to be delivered Jan 09 with a steady flow from March 09.

    F430 will be replaced 3rd Qtr 2009.

    Thanks

    Mike
     
  18. sting168

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    #118 sting168, Mar 1, 2008
    I wonder if there's any connection of this 4.7ltr engine to Maserati's new GranTurismo S 4.7 ltr engine (which produces 434 HP).

    sting
     
  19. Daytonafan

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    #119 Daytonafan, Mar 1, 2008
    Almost certainly yes, I would expect that the block will be the same but the heads will be unique to the Ferrari (as with the 4.2 in the Maserati and the current 430s V8). I would guess that the Ferrari might have direct injection as well.
     
  20. maranello71

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    #120 maranello71, Mar 1, 2008
    The block casting is the same but everything else is different. The Ferrari engine should feature a flat crank V8 designed for high revs and sharp throttle response as is in Ferrari's tradition. The Maserati (and Alfa) engines have cruciform V8 (i.e. like traditional American V8s) which favors low-end torque. This differentiation will justify the +50HP that the F149 will have compared to the Maserati/Alfa engine.
     
  21. truman bond

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    #121 truman bond, Mar 1, 2008
    Well said DM...

    Just catching up after many months on the road (not been in my bed since Sep 26, 07)

    & if it could look & sound stunning too, please!
     
  22. Daytonafan

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    #122 Daytonafan, Mar 2, 2008
    The youtube vid of the mulletto a few posts back didn't sound like it had a flat plane crank, more rumbly like a traditional V8
     
  23. ingegnere

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    #123 ingegnere, Mar 2, 2008
    I agree. Sounds good, but not flat-crank good. Wonder if the balancing of the flat crank becomes an issue with the larger displacement - certainly doesn't help.
     
  24. truman bond

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    #124 truman bond, Mar 3, 2008
    Not totally relevant to F149, but just saw this on the BBC:

    An environmentally friendly 'sports' car, apologies not F...

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7265267.stm
     
  25. CAS

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    #125 CAS, Mar 3, 2008
    I'm absolutely shocked that no one else sees a little DB9 in the second photoshop posted in the thread. Car looks fantastic, the mule with the gigantic clamshell in the back doesn't.
     
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