Ferrari to build new 'Dino' ...
 

Hmm, I hope this isn't a repost,

According to 'Channel4 Car' (original article by italiaspeed) Ferrari are planning to build a new 'Dino' to rival the V8 vantage, 911, etc.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/ne...?news_id=12219

To me, this is a really strange and dubious report, as I have recently read an interview with a Ferrari boss in which he said that Ferrari had no plans to make a lower-end car, they wanted to maintain the current status of the Ferrari 'brand' and not add to the lower end of their vehicle types.

Personally I was impressed with the official interview and really glad, I hope this news is not true. :?

I'll try to find the interview and quote him exactly.....

we've heard this one several times before, and I'm pretty sure this will not happen...

IF they bring back the DINO, why would it be cheaper than the f430?

we can only hope they will make a new dino.. well i know i'm hoping..

Theres no way in hell they'll do it. If they do, I'll be PISSED OF :x :x

They won't make it, Ferrari would loose it's exclusivity. But they could name the future 430 replacer (rumoured to have a 4.5L V8) the Dino.

This seems to be the most logical decision for Ferrari.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1...dinont5wr7.jpg

Like some people say, this will not happen. Maybe they will name a Ferrari Model the Dino but they won't make a budget Ferrari Im pretty sure of that :wink:

I'm sure a lot of people would ditch their 911 if there was a 70k Ferrari. Perhaps the cash would give much needed cash to the rest of Fiat.

Exactly thats the thing :!:

I thought this were good news but after reading your posts I changed my mind.

You're absolutely right, it would be very bad to see as many Ferrari as I see 911's now. A Ferrari isn't a car for anyone and it should stay that way 8)


BTW. I read in a portuguese forum that Ferrari is developing a 4WD system called "insertable 4x4". Read more here:

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/11/f...ps-4wd-system/

I remember they were talking to the Boss about this when the 599 was released. He said they will not make a Dino, because they do not want to dilute the brand.

He said they want to focus on getting cars to the customer faster instead of these extended wait list a la 2 years for the F430.

What? Did Audi buy Ferrari and nobody told me?? :roll:

this ain't gonna happen.
"Ferrari won't lose its exclusivity"...they say it all the time...

Its probably a FWD Alfa with a Ferrari badge ;) :P

That's why they say "4WD option" - that means they stick a rear diff on the FWD platform ;)

"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) !!!!

haha... silly me :) well it's a relief to know that that entry-level 2x2 won't be badged a ferrari

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)

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

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.

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:

Yeah exactly, why would they do that :bah:

I bet Enzo Ferrari would turn in his grave if this was to happen :x

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 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!

i really hope not !! only if its very limited production and expensive, then its ok

my thoughts exactly 8)

Noooooooooooooooo! http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8233/ragewj7.gif

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From the stats they've quoted, I cannot understand how it only gets compared to a Carrera S!! It would eat it alive.

Well even if that Dino would be an "entry-level" Ferrari, it's still a Ferrari -- performance would still be topnotch :!:

Wasn't the original Dino actually badged as a Fiat, and never as a Ferrari? What was that all about?

Ah, okay. Why was that then? Dino was Enzo's son, right?

lest we forget that Dino powered the Stratos as well... might we see that 'new' stratos on the road as well?

I honestly have no problem with Ferrari building a V6 model with amazing curves and proportions, and flaired fenders etc.

Ferrari's weren't always 200-600,000$ monsters new... you used to be alble to almost afford one in the past (a FErrari for 10,000 $ where a Vette was $5,000)

Ferrari are a business and are in business to make money, and a "cheap" Ferrari will be very profitable, but at the same time they must be careful not to dilute the brand. They have to be very careful as to how they procede, IMHO.

300hp seems still too low for a modern v6 even from the boys in red; look at the final iteration of the Dino V6...

100,000 E.... unfortunately, it will sell because of it's name... but say.. if it were to be 2x the price of a Vette, then it may be tangable, even if slower :P

I read in a Portuguese magazine ( from Auto Bild group ) that it will cost 140.000 euros without taxes. I don't remember how much power they said it will have but guess it would be something between 400 and 450. It if will cost something like 150/160k euros I guess it's not very expensive.

Spy shots


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- LeftLaneNews.com

Damn!! I was searching for this topic to post those pics, but I'm late :roll:

If the experts say that test mule is a new Ferrari model, than I have now doubts about the most recent news. I just hope it will look good cause I already know it will be a great car :lol: :P


:roll: :roll: Is it ?? In Portugal it costs 180.000 euros. At least it has a positive side: Portuguese Ferrari drivers have more money than spanish ones :P

Chance of Ferrari building a new dino.... 0.

Very beautiful, very "sharkish"! :D

Wow, tom333 you were right!!!

Yesterday and the LA autoshow Ferrari Press Conference Amedeo Felisa said they will not build a cheaper Ferrari.

FANTASTIC NEWS if it is guaranteed! :D


I just have one question since I was pretty sure they would not do it, it's just all the press and others seemed to sure they DEFINITLY would.

Where do they get this carp from then?? :?

If theres no news they just make things up I guess :?

I don't buy that story, it seems to fabricated...and why on earth would they test a front engined car on a mid engined mule? stupid, and what's this about a V-10 F430...it all seems too made up.

IMO I still think there will be no dino...

And that is not enough to make you NOT want it to be built?
:wink:

Is for me!!!

They might say it's not gonna be built but now I'm sure it will :D

Wanna see why it reminds you of the Cayman ??

http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/ferrari_dino_4.jpg
http://img418.imageshack.us/img418/8815/1053bigqt0.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/ferrari_dino_1.jpg
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/5087/1050bighq3.jpg

Someone has been playing with a F599 and a Cayman :P :mrgreen:

LOL that's unquestionable! :D

(You're sure it WILL be built? :? )

^^ I noticed the photoshops were based on the Cayman but I found the original pics in a portuguese forum :)


fsandys: We can only be sure when Ferrari says something :wink:

So well found!!

fsandys is owned 8)