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How good is the colour Rosso Portofino?

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by bob_Uk, Apr 7, 2019.

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  1. bob_Uk

    bob_Uk Karting

    Oct 13, 2016
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    I have a Portofino in RP and comparing it to other cars in red (other than Rosso Corsa ), I am coming to the conclusion that it could be the best Ferrari have created.

    There are far more Rosso variations than I could list or have seen ,but looking at the cars in the main alternative colours it just seems to me a genuine long-term "classic" colour.

    I may do a Poll, but if you have seen a car outside in PR what do you think? Is it a one-model wonder or a long term colour?
     
  2. Jay Pierce

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    Please post photos of your Portofino and let us judge the color.
     
  3. bob_Uk

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    I can and have already, but that is not the point of the question really. On photos and under lights it looks one way, but when you have one in front of you it is very different in my eyes.

    Just interested to know what people who have seen it outside think.

    I guess we could do a separate thread about the colour in general but these fancy paints seem inconsistent in photos and I think there is a danger of judging the photos not the car.
     
  4. Twosherpaz

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    Fuoco and Coburn are similar to me. All three are fantastic!
     
  5. bob_Uk

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    This is one in London and I think is actually a pretty good example of how the car looks.

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  6. Jay Pierce

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  7. Jay Pierce

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    This is a nice Portofino!
    I think it is fair to say, the Rosso Portofino ranks high in the Rosso spectrum.
    I have yet to see one in person. However, based on the photos I have seen,
    the brilliance of the paint is brought out by bright sunlight.

    Perhaps, you can share with us, the options you selected.

    How is the ride quality?
     
  8. bob_Uk

    bob_Uk Karting

    Oct 13, 2016
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    This is my car in the showroom - to me quite different to the outside shot.

    I chose the colour as it was the launch colour (so one would think it suited the car) and it was not Corsa which was a bit too Fast Car for me.

    I went with the standard wheels as at the time there were delays with the option ones. Black interior with red stitching. LED wheel. Apple which I think is a must.

    Regarding ride quality - I have the upgrade Magnaride but the jury is out. You cannot use it on the softest ride option only on the harder one (mind blank what they are). So you put in sportier setting and add Magnaride - not sure of the point. Works really well in the 488. Generally however the ride is fine and some mag reports of it being hard are just not what I have experienced so far in the UK over a number of 100+ mile journeys.


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  9. Russ123

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    I’ve waited for RP too rather than switch as I think it looks just stunning. It arrives in 3 weeks and I can’t wait. Like Bob, I’m not a big fan of rosso corsa either, but I do think some of the other dark metallic reds look good too.
     
  10. Raghu

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    I saw the color in person at the Ferrari museum in Maranello 2 weeks ago and was amazed. It definitely stood out compared to other reds there. Of course, it was under perfect lighting indoors. Mine is on a ship to arrive in Houston in the next few weeks.
     
  11. Surfah

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    Havent seen RP in real life but of those reds I have Fuoco looks the best.
     
  12. bob_Uk

    bob_Uk Karting

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    Still looking to comparisons between RP and other extra cost reds. There must be more of them around now that people have seen!
     
  13. Gcsdave

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    Bob,

    It’s stunning! Just back from a trip and first time we have had both together!
    Rosso corsa is to strong a colour for the Porto. The internal on ours is sabia but in real life the colours creama/sabia look almost identical. The sabia works better with RP I think.

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  14. Gcsdave

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    Ps my son has a fiesta titanium x... paint option £700 (ruby red) and he didn’t have to wait!
    It looks almost identical :)

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  15. bob_Uk

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    What a garage. My spider is grey so the red is quite a change for me. But I have to say I like it.

    What do you think RP would like on the 488? I said originally that I think it is going to be a classic colour longer term - would you have it on the spider as an alternative to one of the other non-Corsa reds?
     
  16. johnr265

    johnr265 Formula Junior

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    Love the red carpets! I assume the stitch and carpets are rosso and not bordeaux?
     
  17. Gcsdave

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    The 488 has red carpets with red stitching!
     
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  19. Gooey

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    That is an incredibly nice Looking car.
    First time I have seen this combination.
    I ordered the same.
    I was not sure about the black top- but it looks great.
    Any more pics?
    How did you do on the interior?
    I am sure it looks even better in person.
     
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  21. XSpeed

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    Those colors can't be judged by looking at some pics. Cameras can't translate their fidelity and depth. Best is seeing them in real world.

    Rosso Portofino may look very nice inside a building with artificial light but it is nowhere as nice as a metallic or 3 layer rosso corsa outdoors. I think the classic will stay rosso corsa.
     
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  24. Gcsdave

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    Had my sf90 done with RP as well as the Portofino. It’s a triple layer on the sf90. They are slightly different colours on the two cars….
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  25. bball16

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    It’s a beautiful color.
     

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