Weekend Opinion Question: Manual, NA Ferrari?

"Bill"TheStig"Murray" (stigy-murray) 06/05/2015 at 20:24 • Filed to: Ferrari, Manual, Naturally aspirated, Opinion, weekend

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It’s the end of the week and I want to know what everyone thinks about an automotive hypothetical to ponder through the weekend.

Today’s topic is Ferrari. Specifically, should they produce a naturally aspirated, manual Ferrari along side their standard line up? Does it fit within Ferrari’s ideal and image? Is there even a market?

A lot of articles these past few days have been hinting at the potential such a car would have. One front engined v12 and one mid engined v8 sold right alongside the current turbo and hybrid power-performers.

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So does it make sense for Ferrari? They clearly don’t need the money but it also seems like a no brainer to sell essentially a parts bin special to enthusiasts.

Just something to ponder over the weekend I guess....

Uncle Bob > Bill"TheStig"Murray 06/05/2015 at 20:38

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I think they should copy Porsche and have a driver-oriented model. At least I hope they will.

LONG LIVE THE STICK

PatBateman > Bill"TheStig"Murray 06/05/2015 at 20:49

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Money-wise, it does NOT make sense. Cool car, but no.

LongbowMkII > Bill"TheStig"Murray 06/05/2015 at 21:09

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It’s not a parts bin special, except for maybe the Maserati manual in the California. But who wants a California?

Bill"TheStig"Murray > LongbowMkII 06/05/2015 at 21:53

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Parts bin special is in reference to the fact that they wouldn’t necessarily have to make a new engine or chassis, perhaps only develop a new, tougher manual tranny