Ferrari's new one-off Special Project FFX leaked

"Logos" (logos) 01/27/2014 at 15:39 • Filed to: Ferrari, Special Project, FF, FFX, SP, Ferrari SP, tips

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Do you remember !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ? Here it is!

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The SP FFX is a one-off Ferrari made by its Special Projects coachbuilding division for a really wealthy client.

Judging from its look !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , sorry Raphael! Just look at its white braces!

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(source: thecarspy.net)

JR1 > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:03

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I have never cared much for Ferraris. They are too much of an elitist company compared to Mclaren and Lamborghini!

Audi-os, amigos > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:07

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I have a question. My first thought was, "Wow, that sure looks like the Maserati Granturismo now:"

Which leads me to ask: why is this Maserati ~$150,000, but the equivalent Ferrari is twice that much? What parts from the bin are going into a Ferrari but not a Maserati that doubles the price? Is it just badge prestige? Surely not, right?

Kookanoodles > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:09

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Oh boy. And here I thought the F14-T was the ugliest Ferrari of the week.

benn454 > Audi-os, amigos 01/27/2014 at 16:09

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Except the Gran Turismo looks better than the FF.

Wild Weasel > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:10

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That's kinda hideous. Is it a test mule or something?

Logos > JR1 01/27/2014 at 16:10

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Well, I don't usually like Lambo's, I find them too brash. (even if Ferrari is catching up, unfortunately!)

I think it is a matter of perspective. Are you American? I heard awful stories about Ferrari dealers in the US...

The Stig Farmer > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:10

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I, um, hurr, hm.

quirt > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:10

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Exquisite.

Victorious Secret > JR1 01/27/2014 at 16:11

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Well, given their history do you blame them?

The Little Engine That Couldnt > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:11

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That looks crazy, which is the closest thing to complimenting the exterior that I can manage.

Victorious Secret > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:11

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This is fucking ugly.

Not normal ugly.

Fucking ugly.

Jesus.

Logos > Wild Weasel 01/27/2014 at 16:12

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It is a one off project, based on the FF.

As Orlove wrote: "The SP stands for Special Projects these days (as opposed to Sports Prototype), Ferrari's in-house coachbuilding division that makes one-of-one customs. So far they've made the F430 SP1 , the 612 GTS Pavesi , the Superamerica 45 , the P540 Superfast Aperta , Eric Clapton's 458 SP12 , and the not-yet-public SP Arya "

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sammyjay > Audi-os, amigos 01/27/2014 at 16:13

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Rosso Scuderia paint

Milky > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:13

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I just want Jay Hoff to admit he was wrong sooooo bad.

Logos > Victorious Secret 01/27/2014 at 16:14

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Not at all!

Nitzer Ebblestone > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:14

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FFX? FFS? I think it's actually called the F-Airfix (Airfix is a plastic model kit manufacturer in UK, possibly known elsewhere in the globalised world in which we live in (hat tip to Paul McCartney. Sir! Paul Mc...))

Raphael Orlove > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:15

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It looks like the picture first came from Auto-Blog.com.mx, which claims the car is for a Japanese client.

http://www.auto-blog.com.mx/exclusiva-prim…

Jonathon Klein > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:16

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It just needs a new penis nose

Logos > Raphael Orlove 01/27/2014 at 16:16

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I took the pic from thecarspy.net FB page (posted 1hour ago). They took it down.

Dave King > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:18

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I really hope I don't think it's as ugly as I do now by the time it's actually revealed. Because, seriously. These white accents are giving me cardiac arrest.

Sidewaysisfaster > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:19

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Looks like this

GhostZ > Raphael Orlove 01/27/2014 at 16:20

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...because they totally don't have a 1000HP AWD supercoupe track car in Japan already, right?

daender > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:20

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I'm surprised Ferrari hasn't developed a car/program for testing twin-turbo V6s in street/track cars. I liked how the FXX and 599XX were test-beds for Ferrari tech like active aerodynamics and such that made its way into LaFerrari. Bring back the Dino!

jmilone > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:21

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I hate these X projects they are cars that stay at Ferrari still they say it's ok you ca use it.

lancer5950 > Audi-os, amigos 01/27/2014 at 16:22

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The F12 and the Granturismo aren't even close to "equivalent". The F12 is the fastest road-going Ferrari ever produced

Boomsticktmo > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:24

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Future Jalopnik Headline

"This ridiculously overpriced ugly ass monstrosity is the car that Bieber got his fifth DUI in!"

Logos > daender 01/27/2014 at 16:24

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This isn't a trackday\development car like the FXX or the 599xx.

It is a one off road car built for a wealthy client!

Logos > jmilone 01/27/2014 at 16:26

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Don't get fooled by its name. It is allegedly called FFX but it is a one off road car. (It is not a trackday\development care like the FXX)

JR1 > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:26

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I am an American and it's not the dealers its the huge prices cars like the Ferrari GTYO command. My biggest dislike of Ferrari though is rooted in my dislike of Enzo Ferrari. I hate that he said people who buy his road cars are idiots, he just uses them to finance his race cars.

Roberto G. > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:27

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I swear to God that this was my first reply to your post:

Where the heck did you dig that shit? That's not a car by Ferrari, but has to be some ignorant customization made by some disgraced dealer/importer...

But then I decided to keep my reply hanging, and I made a little GIS till I found this and it's not repeat IT'S NOT the "thecarspy.net" but some crappy "Auto-blog" website of some not better specified latin Country, who says that THIS IS NOT repeat THIS IS NOT a Ferrari prototype, but a one off model made on request of a Japanese customer. And this I believe, since I know what are the tastes of the Japanese, when car design and cars aesthetics are involved. Next time, please take a little more care in preparing your disputable scoops, thank you!

And since you're lazy and I'm proud of being a reliable news source, this is the Google translation of the post above:

The mystery is solved, the images declared to be of a new Ferrari , were not of a new Ferrari California but of a one-off (customization) for a Japanese client.

The information that I can tell is that the car is based on a FF, and the car seems to be especially for track use. The rest do I not know (yet).

Once I have more information and photos, I will update the news.

And this is the "Auto-blog" site.

JR1 > Victorious Secret 01/27/2014 at 16:28

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No I can't but the arrogance of the company can be disheartening. Not to mention the whole Chris Harris dilemma, that was really disheartening.

gometz > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:31

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Oh good lord no...

Jalopinator > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:34

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I am definitely hating on the gaping maw grille on Ferraris like these now a days.

And the Headlights, Ferrari please they dont all need to be that tall cut it down by 2 or 3 LED banks and it will look much better.

Roberto G. > Raphael Orlove 01/27/2014 at 16:34

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Read my reply here.

Roberto G. > benn454 01/27/2014 at 16:36

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Read my reply here.

Logos > Roberto G. 01/27/2014 at 16:36

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In primis calm the f*ck down.

Second, You did not read this post.
I never said this is a pic of a prototype. It is stated on my post that this car is a "ONE OFF Ferrari made by in house Special Projects coachbuilding division" (as stated on Orlove linked post!)

Third, I am not a journalist and I do not aspire to be one. I just wanted to share a pic I saw on my twitter feed posted by thecarspy.net (usually a reliable source of information).

Fourth, you replied to a every comment, including one in which I wrote in simple and (hopefully) clear English that: "This isn't a trackday\development car like the FXX or the 599xx. It is a one off road car built for a wealthy client!"

Fifth, I have just included "one off" in the headline. Happy now?

PS Why so much anger?

55Buick, Oversteer Scientist > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:38

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ThatbastardKurtis > Victorious Secret 01/27/2014 at 16:39

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It seems like the "clients" with these one offs don't have the aesthetic eye of the designers. The Aperta and The Eric Clapton car being exceptions. The clients tend to pick all sorts of designs and mismash them together, and the stylists can't really say no. Just look at that Dubai-Indian Billionaire's design for his 599 based car...you are left scratching your head.

Sunray09 > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:39

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Money can't buy taste..eh Mansoory

Victorious Secret > ThatbastardKurtis 01/27/2014 at 16:40

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Its a simple "Ferrari sold out" scenario.

Ferrari has standards. Those standards went out the door with the money they were given for this.

Disgusting.

Chairman Kaga > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:40

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Great. So now they're not going to make it AND they're going to sue you.

Stradale > JR1 01/27/2014 at 16:40

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Except some of their best cars are the ones you have to buy just to get into a F12 or LaFerrari. The 458 and FF are in my opinion the best cars Ferrari makes and most people have to buy one of those before you can get in a F12 so in this case I like their elitist attitude lol.

Pdexter > Audi-os, amigos 01/27/2014 at 16:40

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I never have been too big on Maserati, but after I saw Maserati Granturismo in this amazing red in Barcelona I have been in love with it. That car really popped in this posh area with Ferraris and one Gallardo parked next to it. Curvy, not trying too hard and by no means brash.

How Ferrari's should be. It's so damn shame because Ferrari seems to get that back and side profile looking so great car after car and there's so much all around done right, but that damn front they have not been able to nail in years.

Stradale > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:41

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Hey wealthy client you should have just got a stock FF, they are much sexier than this monstrosity!

Sunray09 > Victorious Secret 01/27/2014 at 16:41

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The Edsel moment has arrived. Jumping the Shark Ferrari haz it

Who cares what the fox says? > ThatbastardKurtis 01/27/2014 at 16:44

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The p 4/5 is pretty sweet looking too though. So not all of them are bad... But I agree, this is pretty epic.

Menebrio > Logos 01/27/2014 at 16:45

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Probably took it down due to its ugliness

JR1 > Stradale 01/27/2014 at 16:46

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See I don't like that either. You shouldn't have to have brand loyalty to buy a product.

Audi-os, amigos > lancer5950 01/27/2014 at 16:46

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Why? Use words. I'm not playing dumb here intentionally.

ThatbastardKurtis > Victorious Secret 01/27/2014 at 16:50

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The Mythos was ugly too. Wasn't that for the Sultan of Brunei back int the 90s?
And they even said (they being driving instructors) that it's hard to tell the Sultan of Brunei that he is a bad driver.
Ferrari's ethos with these clients seems to be one of The Emperor has no clothes...the client gives the money, and the client has an idea, and the designers draw it and submit it to the client, and the client picks or critiques the different designs, and then wants others, then critiques those, then wants all of his ideas put together, so that it looks like a mash up of damn near every Ferrari made, and the client is Happy, but the designers are like "WTF is this shit?", but they can't say that, because $$$

This design could have been something, fixed that brace-face grille, and the white accents, and you are working with skmething.

Gamecat235 > Roberto G. 01/27/2014 at 16:50

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Perhaps I am missing something, but what is up with the "read my reply here" comments? People will read your response, or they won't. But if you don't want to take the time to respond to everyone, then don't. But please don't comment on every thread which disagrees with you with a simple copy/paste that points to another comment.

Roberto G. > Gamecat235 01/27/2014 at 16:53

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It's just to spread the correct information, that otherwise could get lost. I'm not against the disagreements, I'm just telling the truth.

Victorious Secret > Gamecat235 01/27/2014 at 16:53

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We need a new rule.

Rule #4?

ThatbastardKurtis > Who cares what the fox says? 01/27/2014 at 16:54

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Yeah, forgot about that. Glickenhaus had a certain vision. I think it's when the clients understand aesthetics, flow, design and history, is when the cars come out good. When you have rich clients who want a Ferrari version of a Go-Bot meets Gundam Wing that's when you start to have issues with cars being buttafaces.

mtdrift > Roberto G. 01/27/2014 at 16:57

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Dude - did you even read this 40 word post? Where does it say that it's a prototype?

Gamecat235 > Roberto G. 01/27/2014 at 16:59

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OK. Understood, you have declared yourself to be the local herald of all Maranello Truths. But please take the time to craft a response to each person or at least provide context so that the people you have responded to don't feel the need to either ignore or dismiss your comments. As it is, it looks like you have spammed this article with some attention seeking behavior.

daender > Logos 01/27/2014 at 17:00

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I know, I was just lamenting that FFX is being taken by a so-so looking clientele car rather than a development car. Now I'm praying this owner doesn't turn it into a Final Fantasy X itasha car.

Gamecat235 > Victorious Secret 01/27/2014 at 17:00

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Nah, I am of the Colin Chapman/lotus approach to all things, life, rules, etc. Less is more.

Stradale > JR1 01/27/2014 at 17:00

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You shouldn't......but that is Ferrari.

Logos > Roberto G. 01/27/2014 at 17:06

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The truth? Autovox or Vox Veritatis?

I extensively replied to your enraged post even if I did not have to.

Thanks to you I will think twice before posting, you almost succeeded in taking the fun out of oppositelock .

Oh, I almost forgot: read my reply here!

Victorious Secret > Gamecat235 01/27/2014 at 17:14

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Sometimes more can be less.

afaik > Logos 01/27/2014 at 17:15

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for realsies?

White wheels should not be on a ferrari. nor should whatever orthodontics that went on the front end.

I feel like ferrari sat down and said "dont like how the FF looks? well youll be begging for one after all is said and done" and I totally am

Logos > daender 01/27/2014 at 17:16

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Sorry, there is a guy who spammed all posts and wrote me an enraged reply affirming that I said this is a pic of a new Ferrari's prototype just to get attention!

Anyway, I think what he did to this poor Ferrari is enough...There is no need to customize it more!!!

the7thearlofgrey > Logos 01/27/2014 at 17:16

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and it comes with matching golf bags ooohhhhh!!!!

Roberto G. > Gamecat235 01/27/2014 at 17:25

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Sorry. That was not the intention.

Roberto G. > mtdrift 01/27/2014 at 17:26

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" Ferrari's new one-off Special Project FFX leaked"

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Logos > JR1 01/27/2014 at 17:27

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Well Enzo was definitely a charismatic guy: either you loved him or hated him.

Personally I don't care, I judge a car company on the kind of car it produces. And Ferraris usually are wonderful cars (there are some exceptions, obv).

I don't like two of their practices:

- some v8 press cars were especially healthy (even if it is a much more common practice in the automotive industry)

- the Enzo\LF shortlist (you need to have bought certain Ferraris in order to get in)

Gamecat235 > Roberto G. 01/27/2014 at 17:27

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I believe I understand. Which is why I tried to be courteous in my replies. I can't always get all of the snark out, but I try to minimize it as much as I can.

And for the record, having been here for a while, I know you are quite passionate about Ferrari, and I respect that. Just try to keep in mind how your comments would look to an outsider, or if someone else had posted them.

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > Logos 01/27/2014 at 17:31

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Bloody hell, those braces are huge .

lancer5950 > Audi-os, amigos 01/27/2014 at 17:38

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The F12 is powered by a 6.3 liter V12 putting out 730 horsepower while the Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale (the most potent form of the Granturismo) has a 4.7 liter V8 with 460 hp. This one-off is a coupe so I assumed it was based on the F12, but apparently it's actually based on the FF (my mistake). The FF uses that same V12 (tuned to 650 hp) and is the first all wheel drive Ferrari ever made. The Ferraris compete with cars like the Aventador whereas the Maserati is in a lower class competing against the R8 and v8 vantage. Sorry about the first answer, I assumed you were trolling a bit and knew about the current Ferrari lineup since you were able to draw the comparison to a Maserati.

suckysucky5dolla > Logos 01/27/2014 at 17:40

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probably because the F1 nose is still not big enough to satisfy him.

mtdrift > Roberto G. 01/27/2014 at 17:49

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Still not seeing the word "prototype" anywhere here, which is what you are specifically complaining about, no? To wit:

"THIS IS NOT repeat THIS IS NOT a Ferrari prototype,"

I don't see how anyone could have interpreted LOGOS's original post as such - he calls it a Special Project FFX, referencing a prior Orlove article, and nothing more.

The ado, it is much about nothing.

boxrocket > Logos 01/27/2014 at 17:50

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I would say to kill it with fire, but it'll do that on its own shortly.

MooseKnuckles > Logos 01/27/2014 at 17:59

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lol so Special Products just found out that there is white PlastiDip too

the7thearlofgrey > Logos 01/27/2014 at 18:00

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it matches the owners clothes and golf bags

Maxaxle > Logos 01/27/2014 at 18:22

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This is a little offputting.

Mikeado > GhostZ 01/27/2014 at 18:31

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Different strokes for different folks.

GhostZ > Mikeado 01/27/2014 at 18:33

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But what about the BORE?!

Jonathan Harper > Logos 01/27/2014 at 18:56

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Just ignore him.

Axis Of Oversteer > Logos 01/27/2014 at 19:28

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I think "leaked" was never a more appropriate term in this case....

Beeblebrox237 > Logos 01/27/2014 at 19:30

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Eww.

Manuél Ferrari > Victorious Secret 01/27/2014 at 20:07

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I bet VS Supermodels are bitchy too. Cause they can be.

Victorious Secret > Manuél Ferrari 01/27/2014 at 20:24

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Its why I can't take anything about a prestigious companies character/prestigious persons character seriously.

Whatever they've done or whatever their environment has shaped them to be clearly works for them, who am I to judge how they should act?

jmilone > Logos 01/27/2014 at 20:27

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Oh ok I was going to say, but the FXX amazingly cool car, but I hate the idea if I want to track mine I need Ferrari to ok it

Wild Weasel > Logos 01/27/2014 at 20:31

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Yeah. I get that. I'm just hoping it's not finished yet.

Art > Roberto G. 01/27/2014 at 20:34

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Hey Autobox how about you grab a bite; You know like those snicker commercials.

Manuél Ferrari > Victorious Secret 01/27/2014 at 20:37

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Especially when they've been doing it for so long that it has kind of become expected of them.

I can see how Ferrari's attitude would piss people off. If I had worked hard to buy my first new Ferrari straight from a dealer I'd be pissed if they made me wait before I placed my order or said that I couldn't buy the model I wanted until I first bought a lower model. For me the individual it would be annoying.

The catch is that Ferrari is in a position right now where they do not have to care about the feelings of the moderately wealthy individuals. Quite the contrary - it actually helps them if some first time buyers walk away because their issue has become maintaining exclusivity in an era of massive global demand growth.

Ferrari's job right now is to cater to repeat buyers and the super rich and famous. They will continue to act like arrogant fashion designers until that stops working for them.

Mailbox Cancer > Roberto G. 01/27/2014 at 20:48

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What kind of tear-you-down-to-build-me-up bullshit reply is this?

Go elsewhere.

The Sparkytooth Ring Lapper > Logos 01/27/2014 at 20:59

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And I thought the FF was the fugliest Ferrari, and then they go ahead and make it uglier.

Audi-os, amigos > lancer5950 01/28/2014 at 09:53

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I appreciate the thorough answer. Do certain (or did certain) Maseratis and Ferraris share frames? Immediately I think of the Enzo/MC12.

DETROIT > Logos 01/28/2014 at 14:51

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Yeah Logos, your post was pretty clear I dunno what that dude is on about. Anyone familiar with SP cars or English should be able to understand this.

DETROIT > Who cares what the fox says? 01/28/2014 at 14:55

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The P4/5 wasn't an SP car - it was commissioned to Pininfarina and then Ferrari allowed them to use the name. I believe the SP cars (beginning with SP1) are specially designed coachbuilt by Ferrari themselves now that they do styling in-house.

biturboism, the cult > GhostZ 01/28/2014 at 16:11

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That sounded right out of Regular Car Reviews.

THE BORE

lancer5950 > Audi-os, amigos 01/28/2014 at 16:25

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No problem. The Enzo and MC12 do share a chassis, but I'm not sure if there are any other examples. They have shared engine blocks before, but once again, this isn't something I'm too knowledgeable about. I do know that the new Maserati Ghibli is on a chassis that will be shared with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger in the future, so I think the days of sharing Ferrari technology may be limited.

Audi-os, amigos > lancer5950 01/28/2014 at 16:34

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Thanks for the answer. I think I had a fundamental misunderstanding that Maseratis and Ferraris regularly shared chassis and/or frames and simply had different trims or engines.

lancer5950 > Audi-os, amigos 01/28/2014 at 17:23

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Yeah, I thought they shared a lot more technology too. Apparently Ferrari only owned Maserati from 1999 to 2005 (now they are both owned by Fiat), but Maserati was always its own company with separate designs. If you're ever bored, check out used Maserati prices. It's insane how much they depreciate.

Ardhana > Logos 01/29/2014 at 02:27

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Yuck! Looks like shite.

Mash_Tun > Logos 02/03/2014 at 14:28

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Smorgasborg > daender 02/03/2014 at 14:35

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To be fair, having Yuna and Rikku splashed across the body of that thing wouldn't be doing much more to harm the vehicle in the looks department. Or Tidus and Wakka, if that floats your boat. Either way, as it is, with those white braces on the red body... eww.

Mochimaster > Logos 02/03/2014 at 17:47

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..................................................Well I like it.