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PF Rosso Prototype

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by trkevin, Dec 11, 2003.

  1. trkevin

    trkevin Formula Junior

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    #1 trkevin, Dec 11, 2003
    I saw the PF Rosso prototype at the Essen Motor show this year. It's really a good looking car. I know the VIN is 104982.

    Does anyone have more information of this car? I know this car is for sale at classicscars.com.
    -Anyone knows the price of this car?
    -History, owners?
    -Which engine?
    -pics?

    Thanks
     
  2. michael platzer

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    #2 michael platzer, Dec 12, 2003
    The Scuderia Ferrari Austria had a visit to the pininfarina factory and we´ve been welcomed by lorenza pininfarina herself.
    the rossa was displayed next to a dummy-Mythos. the original Mythos based on a Testarossa was sold to japan - as far as i know.
    i did not know, that the rossa is for sale !
     
  3. Dr. Bob

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    #3 Dr. Bob, Dec 12, 2003
    It is based on a 550 Maranello, so I assume the engine is 550 also. Don't know any history
     
  4. jhjvdm

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    #4 jhjvdm, Dec 12, 2003
    The Rossa was shown at the 2000 Turin Auto Show.

    It was desgined to honour Sergio Pininfarina's 70th birthday.

    It was built on a shortened 550 Maranello chassis.

    The car is still property of the Pininfarina Company.


    Joop van der Meer
     
  5. jhjvdm

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    #5 jhjvdm, Dec 12, 2003
    Here's a view from the back

    Joop van der meer
     
  6. jhjvdm

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    #6 jhjvdm, Dec 12, 2003
    oops, forgot to submit the picture...
     
  7. jhjvdm

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    #7 jhjvdm, Dec 12, 2003
    And this is the interior
     
  8. trkevin

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    #8 trkevin, Dec 12, 2003
  9. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #9 134282, Dec 12, 2003
    HOLY ****, IT'S A REAL CAR...! i thought it was just a computer-generate DESign...! Oh, man, it looks great...! Very nice... Anyone have any specs on this thing...? Who owns it...?
     
  10. amenasce

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    #10 amenasce, Dec 12, 2003

    DES, its basically a 550 Maranello with another body and a shorter chassis. And probably 300/400kgs less !

    Still 485 hp for 1300 kgs...Should be fun.
     
  11. F1racer

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    #11 F1racer, Dec 21, 2003
    You could see where they got the idea of the rear Enzo lights. :)
     
  12. Willis360

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    #12 Willis360, Dec 21, 2003
    They should. Since both cars were designed by the same guy (Ken Okuyama).
     
  13. F1racer

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    #13 F1racer, Dec 21, 2003
    Its S.Pininfarina who designed it for its 70 th birthday.
     
  14. Willis360

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    #14 Willis360, Dec 21, 2003
    Check your sources. Okuyama designed it while working at Pininfarina. There's an article about him in Forza #43. Page 48, first column.
     
  15. F1racer

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    #15 F1racer, Dec 22, 2003
  16. Willis360

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    #16 Willis360, Dec 22, 2003
    I suggest you run a search on Yahoo using "ken okuyama ferrari rossa". There are a whole bunch of different articles that confirms it.
     
  17. F1racer

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    #17 F1racer, Dec 22, 2003
    Yeah looks like you're right.
    I thought so. ;)
     
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    #18 134282, Dec 22, 2003
    Awesome...! Sounds like a real beast... It looks great, too... That interior is sweet...
     
  19. trkevin

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    #19 trkevin, Dec 22, 2003
    I wish they made more of these.

    Shouldn't this car be a great car to arrive at a Ferrari meeting? I think everyone will notice you.

    Great work of Pininfarina or should I say Okuyama :)
     
  20. pip308

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    #20 pip308, Jun 6, 2004
    I have seen this car up close and i have to say its by far my fave car of all time, the guy who was "looking after" it when i saw it was smoking and all the ash was falling in the lush interior, i wanted to punch him, as soon as my scanner starts working i'll post the picture with me next to it
     
  21. Bryan

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    #21 Bryan, Jun 6, 2004
  22. Auraraptor

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    #22 Auraraptor, Jun 6, 2004
    How much are they asking?
     
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