That youtube video made me realise one thing.
It looks pretty good in the dark.
That youtube video made me realise one thing.
It looks pretty good in the dark.
this maybe Ferraris Cayenne
with the car world so full these days , & with credit (not money) tight , they are only going to go foward with what they think will sell best
staying "true" to the marque will only appease a minimal number that are hardcore faithfull
Haters gonna hate dot gif.
I'm sure Ferrari aren't intentionally making a car that the mass majority of people think is ugly, so on that front either most people here are in the minority or they know something we don't. As for the tech, I don't see why a GT car shouldn't be designed with an appropriate* AWD system - they're meant to be the fastest way to cross a continent and Ferrari are meant to make the best GTs, so why not factor in some inclement weather. Tradition is all well and good and there is definately good reasons why there should be RWD, front engined V12 Ferraris available but the 599 and its successors can and should be that. With the gearbox it was inevitable. I do agree that nothing beats a clutch pedal and an H-pattern, but in such a high-tech, low volume car they have to go with what the majority of the people who actually buy these things want. Engineering an H-pattern option into the fancy new drivetrain just isn't worth the outlay for them.
*Rear biased, tarmac focused, able to be powerslided like a proper FR can be:
Ferrari said the 4-wheel drive system dubbed "4RM" is patented by itself, and is 50% lighter than conventional 4WD sytems. Details are scarce. We learned that it is a part-time 4WD system, i.e. drive is normally sent to the rear wheels, and only to the front wheels when the rear starts losing traction. Ferrari claims its electronics allows the torque transfer to the front wheels instantaneously. The system employs a transfer case made by Italian gear expert Carraro. Its electronics is provided by Marelli, a subsidiary of FIAT.
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There should not be a manual in a car like this. Ferrer may disagree, but a GT is about ease of use, and a manual is more troublesome for a gentleperson.
That being said, old school GTs with manual are pretty sweet.
The car has other problems.
Gran Tourers aren't about ease use. They are about covering a lot of terrain in little time in comfort. They are mile eaters.
Furthermore, any gentleman should be able to operate a manual gearbox. It'd also make for natural selection.
I know no one agrees with me, but I couldn't care less. Also, I'm not going to change the market of Paris Hiltons and P.Diddys, so don't worry. The manual isn't coming back.
Lack of charisma can be fatal.
Visca Catalunya!
Ferrer, you said you quite like it though.
What's to like?
This is one of the most unFerrari, and unFerrer, Ferraris.
Life's too short to drive bad cars.
On pure looks, I have a problem with the top & tail of the car, particular the rear, which seems like a bit of a boxy afterthought in terms of the hatch glass.
In terms of the idea, It's not one that offends my sensibilities, Automatic doesn't bother me (Most performance manufacturers include some for of automated gearbox as part of their range) and if you want a faster, harder Ferrari they'll happily sell you a 599 or something.
It's not pretty, but it is the future. I just wished they'd work on getting the proportions right - the wheelbase looks roughly equivalent to a stretch limo.
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Hmm...
mechanically - very interesting, overall body concept - OK (the 2 door shooting brake style), actual styling - disastrous.
And the name?
Stands for Fugly Ferrari doesn't it?
After the very pretty Italia, this is quite a step backwards, isn't it?
Maybe Bangle's doing some consulting these days... ;-)
I agree with Kitdy there should not be a manual in a car like this. I think a Manuals are better in some ways and they are more fun, but in this car i think a manual would be out of place.
Also some manual Gearboxes can’t handle the power and torque of some cars, and other gearboxes handle the power better like the transaxle dual-clutch F1 gearbox. I am not saying all car should not have a manual gearbox but i think they do not belonge on high Performance cars.
Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you."
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I kind of like it. I think it takes the Italia styling into a new direction. I like it. Although I've been known to like boxy and odd looking cars.
I am fan of Grand Tourers. I like the combination of comfort and speed. I like the sense of crossing continents, the feeling of moving.
And this as a grand tourer seems pretty much spot on. Big normally aspirated V12 up front for the performance, a very long wheelbase for lineal stability, a body which combines the spirit of the sportscar with the practicality and space of an estate (also a fan of shooting breaks) all are the ingredients of a great grand tourer. Make it rear wheel drive and a manual and it could be almost perfect.
I don't know if it works as a Ferrari or an italian car (said it the first time I replied), but I love the concept behind the car.
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