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  1. Rick0289

    Rick0289 Rookie

    Jan 29, 2014
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    #1 Rick0289, Jan 29, 2014
    I'm an architect working with an owner and need to design a ramp that will accommodate a 458 climbing approximately 17' to 18' vertically. He's not been able to assist me with any data related to any ramp design, or enough dimensions for me to calculate the angles myself. If anyone can advise me on where I can find the ground clearance data for a 458 I'd appreciate it.

    Also, he's most assuredly going to add to his collection, so I’ll gladly accept data on other models.
    Thanks!
     
  2. Crowndog

    Crowndog F1 Veteran

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    #2 Crowndog, Jan 30, 2014
    Last edited: Jan 30, 2014
    This car ramp calculator may help:


    heat-armor.com/ramps/index.php

    Official Ferrari ride height info is as follows:
    F: 139.4mm
    R: 165.8mm (heights may vary according to market and customer changes)
    Front overhang. 43.3 in. Rear overhang. 32.0 in

    wheelbase: 104.3" coupe Length: 178.2" width: 76.3"

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  3. MiuraP400

    MiuraP400 Formula Junior

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    #3 MiuraP400, Jan 30, 2014
    I do not know the clearance for a 458 in particular, but if you assume a ground clearance of 4 to 4.5 inches and a wheelbase of approx 115 inches you should be able to accomodate just about any low ground clearance car.

    Cheers Jim
     
  4. 2NA

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    #4 2NA, Jan 30, 2014
    It all depends on the overhangs.
     
  5. NW328GTS

    NW328GTS Formula 3

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    #5 NW328GTS, Jan 31, 2014
    Ground clearance between the front and rear axles matters too when the car transitions from the ramp to the top. the higher the ramp the longer it needs to be. its also true that the entry to the ramp can be steeper to minimize the length of the ramp. i.e. not just a straight line
     

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