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  1. nerd

    nerd F1 Rookie

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    #1 nerd, Sep 27, 2005
    Any thoughts about the next big announcement from Ferrari? We’ve seen the release and delivery of the Superamerica, the announcement of the 430 Challenge and the promise for a 430GT. The 600 Imola appears to a possible mid to late 2006 unveiling. How about that darn Dino rumor and everyone looking forward to a car equivalent to a“430 Challenge Stradale.”

    Anybody have good guesses? Educated or not?
     
  2. F2003-GA

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    #2 F2003-GA, Sep 29, 2005
    On the horizon are a front engined V8 coupe and spider,Enzo replacement 430CS, 600 spider and a facelifted 612 .Can't really say in which order but they are coming.
     
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    #3 steve f, Sep 30, 2005
    so will they change the name from ferrari to fiat as proper ferrari's have 12 cylinders in the rear
     
  4. 410SA

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    #4 410SA, Sep 30, 2005
    There are more "proper" Ferraris with engines/engine locations that are not 12 cylinder rear engined than there will ever be 12 cylinder rear engined Ferraris. I'm sure you will be horrified to learn of the existence of 4 cylinder Ferraris ("Gasp!" he goes).
     
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    #5 Ferrari330P4, Sep 30, 2005


    I suppose the 250 GTO and most of the road going Ferraris made before the boxer aren't proper Ferrari's then since its engine is in the front.
     
  6. bob348

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    #6 bob348, Sep 30, 2005
    proper Ferrari...
    All Ferrari are proper Ferrari...
    Do you guys think a 750 Monza is not a proper Ferrari...
    With a front 4 cylinders...
     
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    #7 jaturon, Sep 30, 2005
    There he goes again!
    Stop fishing, Steve!
     
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    #8 Gatorrari, Sep 30, 2005
    Look at Ferrari's Grand Prix history: they have won championships with cars with 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 cylinders! Name another entrant who can say that.
     
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    #9 steve f, Sep 30, 2005
    well i hooked you more than once on cars and football
     
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    #10 GrigioGuy, Sep 30, 2005

    But never with a Boxer 12
     
  11. FarmerDave

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    #11 FarmerDave, Sep 30, 2005
    ZIINGGGGGGG!
     
  12. Newman

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    #12 Newman, Sep 30, 2005
    I think Jack Nasser it taking over as the head of ferrari, he did wonders for ford. They have plans for a new 12cyl hybrid to meet CAFE requirements.
     
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    #13 F2003-GA, Sep 30, 2005
    I think every member of F-chat has heard your veiw by now. You don't have to repeat yourself any more.
     
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    #14 engraver, Sep 30, 2005
    first time i have heard him say it, but i have only been on the forum 3 days - i think Steve is a hell of a guy & i for one is proud to call him a friend - there i said it & i'm sticken to it - some day i hope to meet him:)
     
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    #15 Gatorrari, Sep 30, 2005
    Actually, the only times they ever won the GP World Championship with a 12, it was a Boxer, in 1975/6/7/9! But they have never won a championship with a V-12. (I believe the closest they came was in 1990.)
     
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    #16 Newman, Sep 30, 2005
    Doesnt matter what engine is in it, I always here how none of them after 1969 are real ferraris. I guess the early daytonas are but the 70's daytonas arent.
     
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    #17 GrigioGuy, Sep 30, 2005

    Ah, had that backwards in my head. Thanks for the correction.
     
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    #18 DMOORE, Sep 30, 2005
    Is there any rumor that the front engined v8 will be based on the Maser?
     
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    #19 F2003-GA, Sep 30, 2005
    The replacement Maser got cancelled. To salvage the 150 million spent developing it they are reworking it into a entry level Ferrari.
     
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    #20 judge4re, Sep 30, 2005
    My guess is the 575M replacement, the 600 or what every they will finally call it.
     
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    #21 Ferrari0324, Sep 30, 2005
    I hate this It's not a Ferrari unless it has a V12. Seriously, Ferrari is only about creating the best performance car, regardless of what is included.
     
  22. nerd

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    #22 nerd, Sep 30, 2005
    Almost word for word that is what I've heard. Since the brand is the company's most valuable asset, they must careful not to dilute its value with a new lower cost car. I don't want to see a Ferrari "Boxter."

    Too bad it will likely be a “big” car like a Maser and not a Dino sports car. I’m quite frustrated by the “growth” of the Ferrari product line. The 612 is a monster, the 575 replacement is forecast to be bigger, the 430 is slightly bigger than the 360. I honestly miss the size of my 328, it was a real delight to toss about.
     
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    #23 F2003-GA, Oct 1, 2005
    They won't dilute the brand. The entry level F-car will be priced around 997 turbo a far cry from the girly boxter.
     
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    #24 jaturon, Oct 1, 2005
    Yes I remembered when I was a novice here and too naive!
     
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    #25 shin, Oct 1, 2005
    That all future models will have V12 engines derived from the Enzo's, except the new entry level Dino/Project California..
     
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