Which Ferrari - modern day re-make?

I think they should re-do the California and try to get it right this time. Front engine V-12 and top of the line. Along the lines of an SA Aperta with a working, folding soft top.

 

I would love a Daytona coupe

 

I'd like to see an updated Dino 246. Just as back then, it would be a 911 competitor.

 

What about a Lusso? Could be interesting....


Or even the 308/328? Then again that may be too recent to really be ready for a remake.


Either of these choices would likely be a letdown in a final modern version, but I think it would be interesting to see them try.




PDG

 

I've been thinking what Ferrari needs in its lineup is a sports car. Something in the 2600 pound range, 3.0 litre, 300 HP, minimal electronics, geared for a top speed of about 150 MPH, about a foot less wide and about 18" shorter than the Italia. Something on the lines of the 246 Dino, the 308, Lancia Stratos...

A) Sports car: It should not pretend to be a SuperCar
B) 100 Hp/litre is just fine
C) 5-speed gearbox is just fine
D) 2600 pounds includes all fluids and 1/2 tank of gas
E) no need for spare tire

 

The FChat open source Dino redesign thread from back in the day:
http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106468&highlight=dino

 

Agreeed that would be perfect

 

What he said, except for E.

Cut the flab and get back to sports cars. A Dino 246 GTS remake would be ideal.

And consolidate the 599/California into one car. They look the same, and Ferrari doesn't need three separate golf-club haulers.

 

I know, I know, all of the midengined eights that came after it were evolutions of the car, but. . .

1. I'd love to see a modern 308, done in the same way (more or less) that Ford did the GT: very similar appearance with present-day technology in the engine, suspension, etc.

2. Daytona coupe or convertible

3. Dino, if it could be about the same size, or maybe just a little bit bigger to accommodate a more powerful engine

The caveat for all three: No GPS, F1 shifting, cupholders, drive-by-wire, etc. Just a new take on the old design, maybe a slight facelift, a la Ford GT, updated mechanicals and power, but no electronic fluff.

Not that it'll ever happen. . .

 

A 512S sports racer, only modernized with a little more interior room. Give it a 7.0L V12 with 800 hp and it would be a barely street legal monster with huge downforce.

 

Me too. That's why I bought the 550.

 

I agree with the Dino idea.
Small, light, agile, well balanced, 2400 lbs or less, 400+hp bundle of fun. In a nut shell something the size of a Lotus Exige, but with Ferrari styling and double the power.