Boss Doctor Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.asp...7>1=22017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.asp...7>1=22017 WOW :o Now thats freaking awesome...Doc just sell a couple of yur guns and borrow the diff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhead20 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 now that's car porn :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 As beautiful as it is, it's a Ferrari and I can't forgive Enzo's snobbish euro elitism. Looks like this is another well executed extension of the small displacement, low torque (relatively), high rev, high peak horsepower philosophy. No wonder they mate this engine with a seven speed double clutch transmission - there will be plenty of shifts and they will come quickly to keep it in the high horsepower output range. I didn't catch the price but it will, of course, be "reserved" at whatever price for those that "prove themselves worthy" just like the Enzo was. Interestingly, you can get a lower output version of this engine in the new Alfa Romeo Spyder convertible, 35 of which will come to the USA. They did a beautiful job with the aeros on this Ferrari but ironically, wasn't it Enzo who said: "Aerodynamics are for those who can't build engines". Because we aren't as sophisticated, we shortened the sentiment to: "There is no replacement for displacement" In another irony, where is Ferrari's main GT racing team located these days now that they only sponsor a factory team in Formula 1? That's right, about 12 miles away from me now, in Houston. Competizione Ferrari: TEAM RISI Founded in 1997, Risi Competizione is the Ferrari of Houston-based racing team, directed by Giuseppe Risi, that has been very successful in sports car racing in both Europe and the United States. In addition to racing Ferraris and Maseratis, Risi Competizione also provides competition development, management, and support services. Ugh...... right here in the homeland of Carroll Shelby, Loyd Ruby, Jim Hall, and A. J. Foyt... talk about a weird world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 WOW.....it looks like they took some styling Ques from the new Camaro...........seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I'd rather buy a 4,000 sq ft weekend home in the mountains instead. Obscene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 There were a few Ferrari's at my most recent car show, but I enjoyed looking at my Shelby GT much more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Honestly, I'd make a lousy filthy rich man. I wouldn't spend that kind of money on any car. I'd rent one just to say that I drove it, but if I had the money I'd be happy with a Super Snake with a customized interior for my big ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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