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Old 10-11-2006, 10:37 PM   #16
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Its probably a FWD Alfa with a Ferrari badge

That's why they say "4WD option" - that means they stick a rear diff on the FWD platform
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Old 10-13-2006, 03:57 AM   #17
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"According to Automotive News, Ferrari is hard at work on a new “entry-level” model (we use that term loosely).
Details are scarce, but the model is reportedly a 2+2 with a V8 powerplant and a hard top convertible mechanism, all of which sounds suspiciously like Maserati’s plans for the next GT.
The publication believes that the model will bow in Europe sometime in 2008, with a U.S. launch likely the following year." - Winding Road (taken from Automotive News: Ferrari plans entry-level V-8 2+2)

Not sure how reliable this is. I suppose this is different from the Dino. I agree though that Ferrari would lose exclusivity if they carry out these rumored plans. And please, I don't want a Ferrari SUV (as Lamborghini is supposedly planning) !!!!
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Old 10-13-2006, 04:39 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by dani_d_mas
^ this car is called Maserati Gransport
haha... silly me well it's a relief to know that that entry-level 2x2 won't be badged a ferrari
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Old 10-16-2006, 04:03 PM   #19
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Ferrari SUV?!?!?! that's blasphemy. Almost alll SUV's are disgraces to their company.
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Old 10-16-2006, 04:13 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by tom333
Ferrari SUV?!?!?! that's blasphemy. Almost alll SUV's are disgraces to their company.
I agree with that to a certain point, I like the XC90 8)
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Old 10-22-2006, 05:06 AM   #21
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According to the article found in the attached link, the plans for an "entry-level", Porsche-911-fighter, "Dino" Ferrari are undergoing.

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...4/TOC01ARCHIVE
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Old 10-22-2006, 01:16 PM   #22
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Sucks if this is true

Plus, it would make the Ferrari management liars since I have read a reputable interview where they said they would concentrate on other areas to make profit rather than devalue the brand with lower cost GT cars.
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Old 10-22-2006, 04:14 PM   #23
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Yeah....
Well on the plus-side now maybe someday I could afford a Ferrari. But then I'd WANT something else. Which is a sad thing to imagine :cry:
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Old 10-22-2006, 06:33 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by dani_d_mas
First an entry-level V6 Ferrari......... then - a SUV Time will tell...

Anyway - I think this is just another rumour. It's been all over the net for the last two years that Ferrari was working on a Dino-style entry-level car... but I still don't think they will go for it, especially considering the HUGE financial success of the F430 :bah:
Yeah exactly, why would they do that :bah:

I bet Enzo Ferrari would turn in his grave if this was to happen :x
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Old 10-28-2006, 03:47 PM   #25
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I was just browsing the CAR magazine site and guess what they'll have in the next issue...

Quote: "It's true! After all the denials from Maranello, we've got the exclusive news that Ferrari will build the Dino – a spiritual successor to the super-cool '60s icon. Full details inside…"

I still doubt it, but CAR ussualy doesn't talk shit, so...but I still doubt it, and I wish it wouldn't happen

Anyone interested, go to their site and click on what'll be in the next issue and scroll down 8)
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Old 10-28-2006, 03:58 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by TopGearNL

Yeah exactly, why would they do that :bah:

I bet Enzo Ferrari would turn in his grave if this was to happen :x
I bet he would do it! if it was the last way to finance the F1 team

but yeah.. i sure hope the day will never come!
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Old 10-28-2006, 06:38 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by komotar
I was just browsing the CAR magazine site and guess what they'll have in the next issue...

Quote: "It's true! After all the denials from Maranello, we've got the exclusive news that Ferrari will build the Dino – a spiritual successor to the super-cool '60s icon. Full details inside…"

I still doubt it, but CAR ussualy doesn't talk shit, so...but I still doubt it, and I wish it wouldn't happen

Anyone interested, go to their site and click on what'll be in the next issue and scroll down 8)
i really hope not !! only if its very limited production and expensive, then its ok
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Old 10-28-2006, 06:47 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by bmagni
Originally Posted by komotar
I was just browsing the CAR magazine site and guess what they'll have in the next issue...

Quote: "It's true! After all the denials from Maranello, we've got the exclusive news that Ferrari will build the Dino – a spiritual successor to the super-cool '60s icon. Full details inside…"

I still doubt it, but CAR ussualy doesn't talk shit, so...but I still doubt it, and I wish it wouldn't happen

Anyone interested, go to their site and click on what'll be in the next issue and scroll down 8)
i really hope not !! only if its very limited production and expensive, then its ok

my thoughts exactly 8)
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Old 10-29-2006, 08:24 AM   #29
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Noooooooooooooooo!

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Old 10-30-2006, 07:09 AM   #30
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Originally Posted by CAR Magazine
And as the F430 replacement is set to move from £122K to an estimated £140K base price in 2009, there'll soon be room for a new model to fill the vacuum.
Originally Posted by CAR Magazine
Competing against the Aston V8, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Audi R8 and strangely more expensive Alfa 8C, the Dino is expected to carry a £94K price tag.
From the stats they've quoted, I cannot understand how it only gets compared to a Carrera S!! It would eat it alive.
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