New Ferrari!

[dd74]

Originally posted by tcar
Thats a good example of a new design not being good design. Right out of 'Fast and Furious'. Ugly.

I'd like to see one without holes chopped in every body panel; might not be as bad.

Ummm...I dunno about "Fast and Furious." Over the last few years Ferraris have looked more like sad examples from "Pimp My Ride" than Lotus.

[Tervuren]

Originally posted by dd74
Before (and if I ever) plunk down six figures for a car, it first better damn well not look like someone else's car. It should first have a look all its own - which this doesn't.

Best example I can think of re. original design for a new car: Lotus Elise.

So then, why buy a Carrera GT if a MR Spyder, or 911 GT1 looks like one?

[Craig 930 RS]

Better than the understated, dull plaid-suited gold chain coupes that Ferrari has produced in the past. Finally some pizazz to match the 430s and Enzo -

[dd74]

Originally posted by Tervuren
So then, why buy a Carrera GT if a MR Spyder, or 911 GT1 looks like one?

Exactly - that's why I'd never buy a Carrera GT - not exactly because it looks like an MR2 Spyder (it doesn't); the Carrera GT, to me, is flat out suck balls ugly.

911 GT1? That's ugly as well.

[Scooter]

Looks like everything else being produced today. But, like the Cayman, it is probably very fast and handles great.

[Tervuren]

Originally posted by dd74
Exactly - that's why I'd never buy a Carrera GT - not exactly because it looks like an MR2 Spyder (it doesn't); the Carrera GT, to me, is flat out suck balls ugly.

911 GT1? That's ugly as well.

Have you been around a Carrera GT in person? Especialy one outside of the cramped and dark confines of a show room? I have, and let me tel you, if you find that car ugly, you must be, erhm, "challenged". The one I saw out in the wilds was extremely atractive. Everything just seemed so well designed and put together.

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

ugly. I'd much rather have the silver Spyker with the riveted panels I saw at the LA Auto Show today. Represent the homeland.

Then again, the Murcielago Spyder is AWESOME looking. Plus you get the "f*** Ferrari" attitude with it as well.

[dd74]

Originally posted by Tervuren
Have you been around a Carrera GT in person? Especialy one outside of the cramped and dark confines of a show room? I have, and let me tel you, if you find that car ugly, you must be, erhm, "challenged". The one I saw out in the wilds was extremely atractive. Everything just seemed so well designed and put together.

Yes, I've been around and in a couple of them. They're still ugly.

I guess I didn't feel aesthetically "challenged" by them?

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

The Carrera GT is kind of strange looking to me as well. The neon colored wheel hubs, and the center console in particular.

The Cayman on the other hand... got a huge erection

[84porsche]

Originally posted by Jared Fenton
ugly. I'd much rather have the silver Spyker with the riveted panels I saw at the LA Auto Show today. Represent the homeland.

Then again, the Murcielago Spyder is AWESOME looking. Plus you get the "f*** Ferrari" attitude with it as well.

Gallardo


The black Spyker

[EdT82SC]

Originally posted by TerryBPP
Those wheels are horrid too.

I LOVE those wheels! The next time I summon something from the nether realms I can just stand on one of those for protection.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Unfortunately, I will compare all modern Ferraris to the beautiful 550 Maranello. This one comes up far short. Beautiful, perfect simplicity.

[Tervuren]

In pictures, the 550 is one of my favourite post 1990's Ferrari's. The only one I've seen in person was abit dissapointing, but it was in a cramped show room, so not ideal situation to realy get to see the car. I was also a bit surprised at just how large the car was, although that shouldn't of surprised me knowing its weight. In Barchette form, its visualy much better I think. But I still like the Marranelo, just don't quite dream of it as I once did. 348 Spyder kinda stole that spot, as did a V12 engined 944.

[kenikh]

That thing is almost as FUGLY as the G50. What the hell is happening to Ferrari?

[plain fan]

It like a 350Z and a Z06 spent a night together....still looks very good of course I like the Enzo and I seem to be in the minority with that opinion.

[Matt Holcomb]

That is one toothy grin!

[Craig 930 RS]

Did Ferrari license those wheels from RUSH?

[nostatic]

Originally posted by EdT82SC
I LOVE those wheels! The next time I summon something from the nether realms I can just stand on one of those for protection.

yeah, but I hear you have to drop the engine to remove the wheels...

[Tervuren]

Originally posted by plain fan
It like a 350Z and a Z06 spent a night together....still looks very good of course I like the Enzo and I seem to be in the minority with that opinion.

Initial reaction to the ptess photos of the Enzo was in general bad, even I thought it ugly. Then once ictures where seen in a real world environment, and later videos and models of the thing, I came to realy like it. Its got a great profile in how it seems to be a cross between an open wheeler and a supercar.

[911_Envy]

hmmm... looks a bit japanesey... not that there's anything wrong with that...

The Italians rippining off the Japanese ripping off the Italians...