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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by AndyS, Dec 11, 2007.

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  1. AndyS

    AndyS Karting

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    #1 AndyS, Dec 11, 2007
    as did Jim Glickenhaus, what would you use as the base car for your customization and what would you do to it and why? Let me start of first:

    Base car: Ferrari F50

    Customization: I would send it to Pininfarina and have them do a modern reinterpretation of the 80's Testarossa. The design/engineering elements that I would require would be the "cheese-grater" intakes, pop-up headlights, swing-up doors like in the Enzo, traditional 4 round taillights, visible engine bay with LED lighting (as with the Audi R8), engineer ABS and traction control for the car (the car didn't come with either, however, a basic simple traction control system would suffice - not the complicated manetino system), large carbon-ceramic brakes, 20 inch rims (to accomodate the larger brakes), and, oh yeah, a stereo system!. The whole bodywork would be carbon fiber, of course.

    Why?: First of all, being a child of the 80's, the Testarossa was the first Ferrari I lusted over. There was something about the car. It was outrageous, it was sexy. For the first time Ferrari was able to compete in the "poster wars" with Lamborghini. Secondly, I love the fact that the F50 has a former F1 engine in its engine bay - how many car can say that! Lastly, other than the Ferrari P4/5, the current batch of Ferraris IMHO has lost its sexiness, it is time to bring sexy back to Ferrari!

    Cheers,
    Andy
     
  2. Tenney

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    #2 Tenney, Dec 11, 2007
    Transfer the motor to a 550. Tubi/Test pipes.
     
  3. DennisForza

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    #3 DennisForza, Dec 11, 2007
    F430 Dune Buggy. :D
     
  4. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 WILLIAM H, Dec 11, 2007
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  5. #Lennard

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    #5 #Lennard, Dec 11, 2007
    630 GTO with licensed Ferrari badges or a street legal FXX :)
     
  6. miketuason

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    #6 miketuason, Dec 11, 2007
    288 GTO motor on a Lancia Scorpion:)
     
  7. smg2

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    #7 smg2, Dec 11, 2007
    the one I'm planing right now is a 312/67 F1, the trick will be the engine, however with mark pulling off his creation that should be the least of my problems. the biggest..chassis..
     
  8. rollsorferrari?

    rollsorferrari? F1 Veteran

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    #8 rollsorferrari?, Dec 11, 2007
    i wouldn't mind seeing a car made with elements from all of the supercars, i.e., a mix of a 288gto, f40, f50, and enzo, probably with an enzo type engine
     
  9. sparta49

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    #9 sparta49, Dec 11, 2007
    Cal Spyder with a 599 base or a 250 GTO with a 599 Base or a 275 with a 599 base, or..... Damn it I want them all. One of each in every color and variation. :)
     
  10. rossocorsa13

    rossocorsa13 F1 Rookie

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    #10 rossocorsa13, Dec 11, 2007
    My immediate thoughts exactly. A modern interpretation of this car would be incredible.
     
  11. opus10583

    opus10583 Formula 3

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    #11 opus10583, Dec 11, 2007
    Daytona update on 599 runnign gear.
     
  12. Miltonian

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    #12 Miltonian, Dec 11, 2007
    Make mine a "326" Dino. Exact same body as a 246, but with a 3.2 liter, V-6 engine, with modern climate control. Yummy!
     
  13. Maximillian575GTC

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    #13 Maximillian575GTC, Dec 11, 2007
    I don't know how the pontoons would translate effectively in modern design language... however... A car based on the current 0672 would be spectacular.
    Imagine a carbonfiber-gasm of pure open-top motoring... nothing convertible or overly practical; but simply a super performing and astonishingly well-contoured piece of beautiful speed... Ugh I cant put into words what an amazing vehicle could be made... However I think the 599 as a basis would make it too big and heavy... However that engine would surely be appreciated...
    :)
    best,
    m
     
  14. Artvonne

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    #14 Artvonne, Dec 11, 2007
    Asking a Ferrari lover to pick only one is like Spock asking a computer to caculate pi to the last decimal. A pontoon TR, a Lusso, a 166MM Barchetta, 312PB, 365BBLM, 288, F50, Enzo, and round and round. First choice would probably be the 166MM. A modern chassis with modern brakes and wheels, carbon body, and up the engine to something more potent. Mk e is building a suitable example as we speak, but the hood may need a bit of a "power bulge" to fit it. Ah to dream.
     
  15. f308jack

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    #15 f308jack, Dec 12, 2007
    A 250LM-inspired body with a modern 3 litre V-12 screamer. No frills, all thrills.
     
  16. Zertec

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  17. Napolis

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    #17 Napolis, Dec 13, 2007
    Glad to see you're coming along!

    Best
     
  18. Smiles

    Smiles F1 World Champ
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    #18 Smiles, Dec 13, 2007
    Nice project, Zertec.

    I would say a Modulo update on a 512TR.
     
  19. atf430challenge

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    #19 atf430challenge, Dec 13, 2007
    An F430 Challenge with the following refinements:-

    Basic ECU remap for increased power and torque outputs, perhaps around 540bhp and 360ib-ft of torque
    F1 Superfast-2 gearbox for faster and more aggressive shifts
    F430 Scuderia rear diffuser for improved aerodynamics, aesthetics, and perhaps cooling
    Adapted suspension for both fast road and on-track driving

    For me, performance comes before aesthetics, but that's just my personal preference.
     
  20. scuderiatc

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    #20 scuderiatc, Dec 13, 2007
    Definitely, a modern version of the 246 Dino. Ultra - lightweight chassis with a body/chassis weight goal of around 2200 to 2500 lbs, with a modern interpretation of the 246 body. Powered by a V-6 version of the F430 engine, possibly tuned to around 400hp and 9000rpm.

    As they say, Id mortgage the farm for that!
     
  21. Mrpbody44

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    #21 Mrpbody44, Dec 13, 2007
    I am working on designing an up date of the Vignale bodied 340 Mexico with either a Ferrari/ Maserati V8 or maybe a 550 V12 motor. Building the frame and body myself. I think it's going to take about 4 years.
     
  22. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #22 WILLIAM H, Dec 13, 2007
    Very Cool :) Nice name too
     
  23. J. Salmon

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    #23 J. Salmon, Dec 13, 2007
    My answer is lame, but too me the best looking car Ferrari has made is the P3 spider. So I want to blackmail Napolis into letting PF build me a P4/5 targa.

    I keep running into problems with (1) the blackmail thing and (2) the whole paying money for the project thing. But other than that, I am ready to get started!
     
  24. APA#1

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    #24 APA#1, Dec 13, 2007
    Turbine Powered Testarossa !!
     
  25. open roads

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    #25 open roads, Dec 13, 2007
    I like the P3 and Mexico update ideas.

    But my idea would be a new car based on old parts.

    If there was a ruined 365 GT4 2+2 that would have a frame and driveline to offer I would start there. I would make a 60ish open car based on that.
     
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