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Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by ze_shark, Oct 1, 2008.

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  1. ze_shark

    ze_shark Formula 3

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    #1 ze_shark, Oct 1, 2008
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    First pictures from Paris before the press days.
    Two cars on the Ferrari booth, one Azzurro, one red. Interesting shot of the trunk, and a darker one on the Pininfarina stand. Enjoy !
     
  2. MamoVaka

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    #2 MamoVaka, Oct 1, 2008
    jesus ****ing christ is this car a mess.. I mean WTF!!! why couldn't they have made it MORE of a homage to the ACTUAL California that had CURVES and was STUNNING.. this ****ing thing looks like a piece of ****...
     
  3. 410SA

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    #3 410SA, Oct 1, 2008
    Don't hold back man! Tell us how you really feel... :)
     
  4. DM18

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    #4 DM18, Oct 1, 2008
    I saw the actual car in Singapore last week (launch was a few days before the F1 race) and I thought it looked quite ok. Actual California is irrelevant to making a car that will pass today's regulations. The styling queues are there
     
  5. b-mak

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    #5 b-mak, Oct 1, 2008
    Looking at those photos, I can't disagree.
     
  6. thecheddar

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    #6 thecheddar, Oct 1, 2008
    I don't think these photos are very representative of the car's design! I think I understand the critique (the rear is...busy) but, having seen one in the flesh, I think it's fair to say it looks a lot better in person. Sometimes there's no substitute for three dimensions.
     
  7. niklas

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    #7 niklas, Oct 1, 2008
    those pictures aren't doing anything for me :(
     
  8. GG

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    #8 GG, Oct 1, 2008
    The rear end is atrocious. I mean it's really bad.
     
  9. scottyd

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    #9 scottyd, Oct 1, 2008
    hahaha good one
     
  10. ferandre

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    #10 ferandre, Oct 2, 2008
    I agree. It looks pathetic. MB SL looks way better than this.
     
  11. Andy348

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    #11 Andy348, Oct 2, 2008
    :S I didn't mind the back in earlier pics but this??? Atrocious...

    Lets hope it looks better in person.
     
  12. amenasce

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    #12 amenasce, Oct 2, 2008
    Ugly duck.
     
  13. Lone Wolf

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    #13 Lone Wolf, Oct 2, 2008
    nice Maserati!!!
    ferrari is ****ed with this California thing........
     
  14. Daytonafan

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    #14 Daytonafan, Oct 2, 2008
    Actually the shape is growing on me. Like it more with the roof up than down.

    Going to the Paris show next Friday so will be able to judge it in the flesh for myself.
     
  15. jimpo1

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    #15 jimpo1, Oct 2, 2008
    I've had to warm up to every new Ferrari since the 360 came out. It's sad really, they used to be an object of lust the second I saw the first picture.

    The new Maserati reminded me what 'insta-lust' is like.
     
  16. manya81

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    #16 manya81, Oct 2, 2008
  17. ross

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    #17 ross, Oct 2, 2008
    this is not a good looking car. did ferrari just hire the lexus designer for the rear end?
     
  18. arhimede

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  19. SlvSurfer

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    #19 SlvSurfer, Oct 2, 2008
    I really hate this car. I don't want to hate it but I do. Maybe it will grow on me but it's disgusting.
     
  20. Daytonafan

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    #20 Daytonafan, Oct 2, 2008
    Car Magazine said the same thing too. Modern Ferraris all have quite complex surfacing which doesn't show up well in photos. The 599 is the same.

    I also think that some of their supposedly unattractive modern designs have aged quite well, the 550 and 360 especially. On a counterpoint the Aston DB9 and V8 Vantage both of which I though were really beautiful when launched now seem a touch bland as they have become a regular site on British roads.
     
  21. Hiper

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    #21 Hiper, Oct 2, 2008
    Horrendous car.

    It would've been fine if it didn't have the prancing horse on the hood.

    Kinda looks like the offspring you'd get if the Lexus IS-F ****ed a Maserati Granturismo.

    And with talks of a "4 door coupe ala Lambo Estoque", I think Ferrari does not have a very bright future ahead of it in terms of loyalty and uniqueness. I'm sure they'll be making good profits though.
     
  22. The Palerider

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    #22 The Palerider, Oct 2, 2008
    My Maserati takes personal offense at that statement!

    But regarding the California, does anybody else think it looks better in that last picture with the trunk lid open? Those lines on the lower body are actually kind of nice. Unfortunatley the space needed for the retracting hardtop apparently required that bloated deck lid. Hmmm, I see a mod market for after-market deck lids.
     
  23. XP1LM

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    #23 XP1LM, Oct 2, 2008
    Wow that dark blue California is beautiful!
     
  24. mhh

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    #24 mhh, Oct 2, 2008
    I wasn't sure to start with but the more I see of this car the more I like it. The negative remarks about the styling are just the shock of the new. This car will be a huge hit for Ferrari - just the new technology alone will assure it of greatness (hardtop, gearbox, direct injection).

    I'm in Paris in a couple of weeks and look forward to seeing it in the metal.
     
  25. seinfeld

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    #25 seinfeld, Oct 3, 2008
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    Imo, the steering wheel functions seem so miniscule in comparision to the real F1 wheel!...I sure hope Ferrari adds a few more settings (maybe 2 more?) so there'll be 5 setting modes...Maybe a knob that can be turned and sensors detect airflow which alternately changes the vehicles airflow to maximize the aerodynamics & correlate with the road conditions?...(Ex: moving underbody airfoils or some computerized wing adjustment system?

    Or maybe add a knob with a simply skull on it that reads "danger" :p
     
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