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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by csiman, Jan 6, 2010.

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  1. csiman

    csiman Karting

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    #1 csiman, Jan 6, 2010
    Rather weird title I know, but how come sometimes it's...


    F355
    360
    F430
    458
     
  2. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 134282, Jan 6, 2010
    I believe it was with the F512 M that Ferrari said Ferrari model names would bear the letter 'F'. The F355 came in - but it was only the 'F355' if it was a manual. When the F1 came, it went to 355 F1. Then there was the F50. Then the 360. Then Ferrari went back to the F with the F430 - but dropped the F with the 430 Scuderia.

    There's no rhyme or reason to it. Ferrari's only consistency is their inconsistency. Gotta love it. :)
     
  3. Tony Liokossis

    Tony Liokossis Karting

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    #3 Tony Liokossis, Jan 6, 2010
    First time it appeared was the F40.
     
  4. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 TexasF355F1, Jan 6, 2010
    I'm a bit confused. When Ferrari first press releases came out of the 458, didn't it show F458 Italia and not just 458 Italia?
     
  5. Jackmb1

    Jackmb1 F1 Rookie

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    #5 Jackmb1, Jan 6, 2010
    It Ferrari, they changed their mine???
     
  6. Tipo815

    Tipo815 F1 Rookie

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    #6 Tipo815, Jan 6, 2010
    Actually this is a really good question which someone should pose to Piero one day. I've been to a few events where he's been a guest speaker and I'd love to ask him this question. There has to be a reason behind the choice designation. I doubt that it's arbitrary where they're deciding if the "F" sounds good or bad in front of the model designation! ")
     
  7. butcher

    butcher Formula 3

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    #7 butcher, Jan 6, 2010
    Let's see:

    F40 (1987)
    F92A (1992 F1 car)
    F93A (1993 F1 car)
    F33SP (1993 American IMSA car)
    F512M (1994 best, rarest, and last rendition of late model TR)
    F355 (1994 according to Jeremy Clarkson: "The best car in the world, ever!")
    F50 (1995)
    F310 B (1997 F1 car)
    F300 (1998 F1 car)
    F399 (1999 F1 car)
    F2001 (2001 F1 car)
    F2003-GA (2003 F1 car)
    F2004 (2004 F1 car)
    F430 (2004)
    F430 Spider (2005)
    F2005 (2005 F1 car)
    F60 (2009 F1 car)

    Most F designated cars appear to be pure racing cars, with exception of F40, F512M, F355, F50, F430, F430 Spider, hum?

    It's simple:

    F-ing Badass Cars! Some of the best of the breed!
     
  8. Chicko

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    #8 Chicko, Jan 7, 2010
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    Is it possible it could of started due to copy write ownership of the designated numbers?

    For example, i remember reading that Porsche originally wanted to name the 911, the 901. But due to Peugeot having ownership of all three digit car names / numbers with a "0" in the middle, Porsche had to change to 911..

    Maybe Ferrari came across a similar thing, and added an F to get around the copy write?
     

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