New Ferrari F149 (Spy Pics & Info)

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  1. Merc1 Premium Member

    Autocar - The best pics yet of Ferrari's baby GT

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    This is the Ferrari GT, known until now by its internal design code F149, Maranello’s new rear-wheel drive small GT. autocar.co.uk will post the first official pictures tomorrow (Tuesday) but, for now, these covert spy shots are the best around.

    The new, small 2+2 Ferrari will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. Rather than being an entry-level product below the F430, it will be a similarly priced alternative to Ferrari’s hard-edged sportster.

    Likely to cost around £130k, the GT will feature a metal folding roof for the first time in Ferrari’s history. This is likely to add weight, although iconic Italian styling house Pinifarina is heavily involved and says it will demonstrate new lightweight construction techniques on the GT.

    Under the bonnet of the front-engined, rear-drive GT will be a 4.3-litre V8 engine but, aside from its block, this unit has little in common with the F430’s high-revving powerplant.

    It has direct injection, new intakes, cylinder heads and valve trains, and is expected to offer a more relaxed power delivery. It will also mark the debut of a new type of throttle body never before used on a car.

    As a marketing prospect, the F149 is likely to be considered by customers who want Ferrari prestige with Grand Tourer capabilities rather than an edgy track tool. It is expected to have a plush, bespoke interior and will be a direct rival for the Aston Martin DB9.

    For first pictures of the GT and full official information, visit autocar.co.uk on Tuesday 30 May.


    Autocar - The best pics yet of Ferrari's baby GT



    It really has some serious curves and a huge arse! Should be a stunner. :D


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    Merc1, May 13, 2008
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  2. bmer New Member

    IS-F tailpipes?
    bmer, May 13, 2008
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  3. Monster Global Moderator

    Seems like it, but unlike Lexus, Ferrari has this arrangement so it can have the widest possible width for the rear diffuser.
    Monster, May 13, 2008
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  4. Monster Global Moderator

    Re: Autocar - The best pics yet of Ferrari's baby GT

    I hope these new lightweight construction technique involve the use of carbon fibre for the folding roof.

    Now this is very interesting, what could it be?
    Monster, May 13, 2008
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  5. Centurion Contributing Member

    This car will be so high tech. The world is waiting in suspence. Porsche needs to bring on a 928 based on the Panamera.
    Centurion, May 13, 2008
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  6. bmer New Member

    Yup, and the actual exhausts are going to be "real" unlike in the IS-F.
    bmer, May 13, 2008
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  7. PanterroR Well-Known Member

    I don't think Ferrari could ever do such stupid thing like Lexus...

    :t-cheers:
    PanterroR, May 13, 2008
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  8. bmer New Member

    Imagine a car made out of Legos with a hybrid engine. I think you would like that Sasha. :D;)
    bmer, May 13, 2008
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  9. PanterroR Well-Known Member

    :t-rot:

    You're really funny today...:D

    :t-cheers:
    PanterroR, May 13, 2008
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  10. PanterroR Well-Known Member

    Is that official???

    edit: It is.

    This thread will be closed and i'll make the official thread.

    :t-cheers:
    PanterroR, May 13, 2008
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  11. PanterroR Well-Known Member

    PanterroR, May 13, 2008
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