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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by AndyS, Oct 7, 2005.

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  1. AndyS

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    #1 AndyS, Oct 7, 2005
    Hello again everyone:

    I got this info from one of the autosites I frequently visit daily (Jalopnik.com) that AutoExpress has some info that the Testarossa name might be used for the Maranello replacement (F600). What do you guys think about this? Personally, I am not in favor of this. For me, the Testarossa name evokes visions of a sexy and radical-looking mid-engined automobile - which the 80s version was - not a front engined GT which the Maranello is and what its replacement, the F600, is also supposed to be. If they want to revive the Testarossa name, let it be for a radical sexy mid-engined V12 that is a current interpretation of that 80s icon. Ahh, one can only dream...

    Cheers,
    Andy

    PS. Here is the post from which I got this info: http://www.jalopnik.com/?urlID=433182497
     
  2. darth550

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    #2 darth550, Oct 7, 2005
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    #3 jaturon, Oct 7, 2005
    Testarossa originated in 50s with those 250TR and 500TR not in the 80s.
     
  4. Simon

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    #4 Simon, Oct 7, 2005
    The early race cars are called Testa Rossa, the '80s supercars Testarossa.
     
  5. jaturon

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    #5 jaturon, Oct 7, 2005
    What's the difference?
    Both mean red-head, right?
     
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    #6 darth550, Oct 7, 2005
    Actually, one means Red-Head and the other means redhead.

    See the difference?
     
  7. thecarreaper

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    #7 thecarreaper, Oct 7, 2005
    Blonde, Brunette, Red Head ....... man once you slide into one its all good :) .
     
  8. Scuderia_Ferrari

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    #8 Scuderia_Ferrari, Oct 7, 2005
    I think Ferrari should keep the 575 replacment, but also add a mid-engine V12 with the Testarossa name to their lineup.
     
  9. parkerfe

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    #9 parkerfe, Oct 7, 2005
    Which neither the Testa Rossa nor Testarossa had. It was only the cam/valve covers that were painted red, not the heads themselves.
     
  10. ferrarigtofan

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    #10 ferrarigtofan, Oct 7, 2005
    Seems too early to reuse the name to me. Some automobile names are used endlessly, Buick Regal being an example. As for the name being used on a completely different vehicle, think back to the Ford pick-up called the Explorer. Reusing names, or differentiating vehicles simply by using a numerical system always lacked imagination in my opinion. How much effort is involved in calling a car a 308, 328, 348, 360, 550, F40, F50? Mercedes of course is the leading abuser of numerical model names.
     
  11. khayes

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    #11 khayes, Oct 7, 2005
    To me, Testa Rossa refers to the valve heads that were painted red on the engines of 1950's race cars.

    Testarossa refers to the supercar that Crocket and Tubbs drove in Miami in the 80's.
     
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    #12 parkerfe, Oct 7, 2005
    So, a Testa Rossa should have been called a Valvola Lastra Protettiva Rossa which is Italian for red valve cover. :)
     
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    #13 robert_c, Oct 7, 2005
    I think its terrible how american mfg's reuse old names. Have you seen a new Nova, or Malibu? They are aberrations. The Monte Carlo is kind of like the original. Lee Iacocca is turning over in his grave. Is he dead yet?
     
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    #14 JSinNOLA, Oct 7, 2005
    El Nino, Spanish for....THE Nino!
     
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    #15 teterman2004, Oct 8, 2005
    sounds like time for another REDHEAD to me!
     
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    #16 DGS, Oct 8, 2005
    Caution for those with sensitive stomachs:

    A front wheel drive GTV-6? <ack gak kak pfttpp>

    Welcome to Fiat Auto Group. Leave your soul in the bin by the door.
     
  17. teterman2004

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    #17 teterman2004, Oct 8, 2005
    Hey, it's only packaging. . . wasn't the old man suspicious of the mid-engined design until the 250LM / Dino?
     
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    #19 jaturon, Oct 8, 2005
    Apparently!
     

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