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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Husker, Jun 19, 2008.

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  1. Husker

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  2. Lemke

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    #2 Lemke, Jun 19, 2008
    Since when did the Cobalt come with quad exhaust?
     
  3. zippyslug31

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  4. DennisForza

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    #4 DennisForza, Jun 19, 2008
    I always thought that Ferrari stole the four round tail light idea from the Chevy Corvette StingRays. ;)
     
  5. zippyslug31

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    #5 zippyslug31, Jun 19, 2008
    Yeah but 4 lights, of 2 tones, with the black "zone" across the rear... WITH the little animal set just so!
    I shoulda just bough the Impala. :(
     
  6. DennisForza

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    #6 DennisForza, Jun 19, 2008
    The two cars came out at roughly the same time, with GM's massive lead times on design, I would say it was pure coincidence rather than immitation of design by either side. Impala sure would save money on both initial cost and follow up tickets. ;)
     
  7. 4REphotographer

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    #7 4REphotographer, Jun 19, 2008
    I always remember when I was little I would see those impalas out of the corner of my eye and think they were 550s.
     
  8. Glen_Lloyd

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  10. of2worlds

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    #10 of2worlds, Jun 19, 2008
    Nice looking 70 1/2 Zapper wearing Citrus Green! Wrong tires of course...
    CH
     
  11. Miura Jota

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    #11 Miura Jota, Jun 19, 2008
    YOU GOT THAT RIGHT !!!

    back in the day , Ferrari had only one round tailight . ( if any)
     
  12. Highlow

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    #12 Highlow, Jun 19, 2008
    There is also an older car, a 2 door sedan/sport, that has very similar front air intakes to the 360.

    I can't remember the name right now.
     
  13. skeletor123

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    #13 skeletor123, Jun 19, 2008
    the nissan skyline also has the four rear lights
     
  14. Duane_Estill

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    #14 Duane_Estill, Jun 19, 2008
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    Ferrari was wayyyyy not the first to do rounded tail lights.

    Rounded tail lights are ubiquitous in automotive history,.....besides that, they're friggin everywhere.
     
  15. Tobias

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    #15 Tobias, Jun 19, 2008
    God that Cobalt is ugly. Why are the rears on all new cars so tall? Gross.
     
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  18. darth550

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    #18 darth550, Jun 23, 2008
    Pretty sad how the roles have reversed and Ferrari is now copying Japanese cars!
     
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    #19 UroTrash, Jun 23, 2008
    My first car, minus the unfortunate vinyl roof...
     
  20. Dragster

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    #20 Dragster, Jun 23, 2008
    I remember seeing some sort of Impala brochure or something back when that design was new and they described the tail lights as being "Euro inspired!" Ha!
     

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