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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by Patrick_Bateman, Dec 23, 2008.

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  1. Patrick_Bateman

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    #1 Patrick_Bateman, Dec 23, 2008
    Just wondering what makes these cars so special? Looking over their stats they dont seem that great surely an Enzo would bum rape them? Sorry if I come across as ignorant.
     
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    #2 PAP 348, Dec 23, 2008
    Take a good, long, hard look at them both! ;);)
     
  3. GTE

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    #3 GTE, Dec 23, 2008
    bum rape them?

    wrong forum dude.
     
  4. Simon^2

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    #4 Simon^2, Dec 23, 2008
    What stats were you looking at... Rim Size? Stereo Wattage? Number of videoscreens?
     
  5. Craigy

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    #5 Craigy, Dec 23, 2008
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    You're coming across as ignorant ;) ;)

    You have to compare them to cars of their respective times.

    They both do, however, get blown away by the Mac F1
     
  6. TurboRegal84

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    #6 TurboRegal84, Dec 23, 2008
    Both cars represent benchmarks for performance and engineering for the time period they were built. If you ever have the chance to view one in person don’t just take a glance…take your time to enjoy all of the car….amazing pieces of machinery.
     
  7. UroTrash

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    #7 UroTrash, Dec 23, 2008
    I suspect an Enzo could ...what was it?...."bum rape" a 250GTO, a 250GT SWB, a Testarossa... I suppose all those are total crap just like the F40 and F50.
     
  8. F430GB

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    #8 F430GB, Dec 23, 2008
    "Bum Rape?" WTF!?!? ROFL!!! :D :D

    If you want to know the significance of these cars, do some research on their names. I'll give you the first one...the "40" in "F40" means 40th anniversary. AND it was the last production Ferrari made before Enzo passed. So, if "40" means 40th anniversary, take a WILD guess at what "50" means in "F50."

    -G.B.
     
  9. SSNISTR

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    #9 SSNISTR, Dec 23, 2008
    Well said.
     
  10. dkabab

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    #10 dkabab, Dec 23, 2008
    its cos they have wicked huge spoilers....
     
  11. SSNISTR

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    #11 SSNISTR, Dec 23, 2008
    You mean wings. :)
     
  12. niklas

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    #12 niklas, Dec 23, 2008
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    The F40 marks 40 years of Ferrari history. It's a main pillar of Ferrari. The F40 and F50 aren't just your normal run of the mill Ferrari - they both mark a key piece of racing history and are both special and unique in their own way.

    They stand for a lot more than just their "stats"
     
  13. dkabab

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    #13 dkabab, Dec 23, 2008
    they can flyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
     
  14. menoy

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    #14 menoy, Dec 24, 2008
    And he'd guess wrong because we all know in reality it actually meant 48yrs :p
     
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    #15 DrStranglove, Dec 24, 2008
    We're sorry too.
     
  16. JOHNCJ8989

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    #16 JOHNCJ8989, Dec 24, 2008
    Because stats do not necessarily a masterpiece make. While todays cars may out perform on paper, the visceral feel that the 40 and 50 provided have been lost in technological advances. Weight and electronic gadgetry have diluted newer marques.

    You didn't come across as ignorant..... only as lacking in hands on experience:) Kindly step away from the stat sheets.............
     
  17. SSNISTR

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    #17 SSNISTR, Dec 24, 2008
    The F50 had no racing history, just the F40 did.
     
  18. niklas

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    #18 niklas, Dec 24, 2008
    typo, but thanks for clearing it up for me ;)
     
  19. WILLIAM H

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    #19 WILLIAM H, Dec 24, 2008
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    May I suggest you check out http://www.ricerforums.com Yes it really exists

    I'm sure they have mad numbers of cars that could bum rape exotics and as an added bonus they are equipped w nose bleed inducing stereos, enormous wings, a zillion LCD screens, and dope rims
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  20. testarob

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    #20 testarob, Dec 24, 2008
    What would YOU know about an F40? All you have is popcorn....:eek:
     
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    #21 anunakki, Dec 24, 2008
    ROTFLMAO !!!!!!


    I havent laughed THAT HARD in sooooo long...

    Thank you !
     
  22. Simon^2

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    #22 Simon^2, Dec 24, 2008
    Wanna buy some? I'll give you a great deal...
     
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    #23 mseals, Dec 24, 2008
    uhh.... I think those qualify as "Spoilers" as opposed to wings...

    But, that's just me....

    :D

    Mike in Kuwait
     
  24. Simon^2

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    #24 Simon^2, Dec 24, 2008
    :D
     
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    #25 bernardo66, Dec 24, 2008
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