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What does Berlinetta mean?

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  1. charliebronson

    charliebronson Formula 3

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    #1 charliebronson, Feb 6, 2006
    Can someone explain what Berlinetta designates? I thought that "Berlinetta" designated the entry level V8 line up. The 911 encompasses the carrera and the TT lineups like the most recent 993, 996 and the 997. Isn't the Berlinetta likewise an umbrella name for the ......355, 360 and 430? If thats's so, then why do people refer to the 599 (a V12) as the latest Berlinetta? I've also heard people refer to a Dino Berlinetta. Can any ferrari history buff explain this and tell me where the term came from.
    -Peter
     
  2. rossi

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    #2 rossi, Feb 6, 2006
    "Berlinetta" is the Italian diminutive form of "Berlina" and means something like "small sedan". Ferrari distinguishes between "Berlinetta" and "Coupé". All Ferrari "Berlinetta" are two seaters with closed cockpit.
     
  3. ItaliaF1

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    #3 ItaliaF1, Feb 6, 2006
    As in "f355 berlinetta," which means its a coupe rather than a spider of GTS.
     
  4. charliebronson

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    #4 charliebronson, Feb 7, 2006
    thanks!
    -Peter
     
  5. Testacojones

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    #5 Testacojones, Feb 7, 2006
    Means a two door hardtop, is the general word for any car that fits into this specifications, it doesn't belong to Ferrari alone. In spanish the word is the same, Berlina.
     
  6. ferraridriver

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    #6 ferraridriver, Feb 7, 2006
    Berlin---A large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur.

    Berlinetta-------diminutive of Berlin
     
  7. shiznut123

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    #7 shiznut123, Feb 7, 2006
    Berlinetta=sexy
     
  8. Mule

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    #8 Mule, Feb 7, 2006
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    I can think of one non-Ferrari....
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  9. Vitamin_J

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    #9 Vitamin_J, Feb 7, 2006
    HA! Good one with the Chevy, is that a version of the Lumina? Yikes.
     

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