Go Back   Sports Car Forum - MotorWorld.net > Automotive Brands Forum > Ferrari
Reload this Page New F149 info
Become a Supporting Member         Become a Preferred Vendor

Ferrari Everything related to the Prancing Horse goes in here!



Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-19-2008, 05:17 PM   #1
nejcdolinsek
Regular User
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: UK, Slovenia, Poland
Posts: 1,124
Default New F149 info
Hey there people. Some new info has leaked re: the new F149. I got this from Ferrarichat before it was taken down by Ferrari... i guess its a bit too close for comfort

New Ferrari engine 4.7ltr (not based or a regeneration of any current engine, a brand new engine)
480-500bhp
7 speed ultra quick gearbox
0-100kmh in less than 4 secs
Top speed kept under F430
Ceramics standard
Long list of options available
Double clutch
Direct injection
Fold away metal roof
Latest Becker TOUCH sat nav
Bluetooth
Ipod
USB stick
Does not look great in Red, Fantastic in black/silver/titanium

Dealers and a few special guests shown the car 2 weeks ago, it was standing next to a GTC, DB9, Porsche Turbo, SL and looks killed them all, the car looks fabuous. This car can be used any day of the week and every day of the week, it is honestly a great looking car.

Ferrari will release a picture of the car in 2 weeks.
__________________
Perfection comes in the form of any Ferrari
nejcdolinsek is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-19-2008, 07:57 PM   #2
styla21
Regular User
 
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,744
Default
I'll believe it when I see it
..But bring on two weeks! I would love to be wrong.
__________________
styla21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-19-2008, 08:39 PM   #3
5vz-fe
Regular User
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Toronto
Posts: 6,167
Default
Ipod
USB stick?? Wow, Ferrari really becoming very soft lol
__________________
5vz-fe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-19-2008, 09:48 PM   #4
RC45
Regular User
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 15,413
Default
Originally Posted by 5vz-fe View Post
Ipod
USB stick?? Wow, Ferrari really becoming very soft lol
They are perfectign the interior packaging for their direct injection diesle powered SUV CrossOver - I heard it will be based off the Buick LeCrosse
Last edited by RC45; 04-19-2008 at 09:56 PM.
RC45 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-19-2008, 10:02 PM   #5
styla21
Regular User
 
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,744
Default
Originally Posted by RC45 View Post
They are perfectign the interior packaging for their direct injection diesle powered SUV CrossOver - I heard it will be based off the Buick LeCrosse
I was literally waiting for you to chime in with something.. And there you are, right on que
__________________
styla21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-19-2008, 10:15 PM   #6
RC45
Regular User
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 15,413
Default
Originally Posted by styla21 View Post
I was literally waiting for you to chime in with something.. And there you are, right on que
Hehe - BTW, I saw what might be a perfect candidate Z06 on Wednesday - you should send David a message
RC45 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-19-2008, 10:24 PM   #7
styla21
Regular User
 
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,744
Default
I've sent two in the last 72 hours... Waiting on him.
However I'll send a follow-up; had some email issues that may be related to new domain name / site being created. I'll cc you.
__________________
styla21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2008, 03:30 AM   #8
nejcdolinsek
Regular User
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: UK, Slovenia, Poland
Posts: 1,124
Default
Originally Posted by styla21 View Post
I'll believe it when I see it
..But bring on two weeks! I would love to be wrong.
I'm pretty confident the specs are very close to the actual product. Some of those guys on ferrarichat have some very good connections...

As for how the looks were described... well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder
__________________
Perfection comes in the form of any Ferrari
nejcdolinsek is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2008, 05:25 AM   #9
styla21
Regular User
 
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,744
Default
nejcdolinsek, I just feel this car is completely redundant. I don't understand the point in yet another front engined Ferrari. As shown by the picture below.. I can't even differentiate between this image (off the Ferrari owners site), and the 612
Maybe they are sticking a Ferrari badge on what is really a Maserati, and doubling the price. I dunno.

__________________
styla21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2008, 09:25 AM   #10
ferrari550
Regular User
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: nfld, Canada
Posts: 915
Default
They have stated that the above pic will not look like the the new car, this was one users rendering based on the 612.
__________________
"If you even look at that engine, it'll kill you" - JC
ferrari550 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2008, 10:48 AM   #11
nejcdolinsek
Regular User
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: UK, Slovenia, Poland
Posts: 1,124
Default
Originally Posted by styla21 View Post
nejcdolinsek, I just feel this car is completely redundant. I don't understand the point in yet another front engined Ferrari. As shown by the picture below.. I can't even differentiate between this image (off the Ferrari owners site), and the 612
Maybe they are sticking a Ferrari badge on what is really a Maserati, and doubling the price. I dunno.
FYI - that picture is the 612.

The F149 will be the direct competitor to the SL, DB9 and Turbo something that the 430 isn't really up against.
__________________
Perfection comes in the form of any Ferrari
nejcdolinsek is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2008, 10:56 AM   #12
styla21
Regular User
 
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,744
Default
Originally Posted by nejcdolinsek View Post
The F149 will be the direct competitor to the SL, DB9 and Turbo something that the 430 isn't really up against.
Wait, what? Arn't these exactly the models that the 599 competes directly against?
__________________
Last edited by styla21; 04-20-2008 at 11:06 AM.
styla21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2008, 04:43 AM   #13
nejcdolinsek
Regular User
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: UK, Slovenia, Poland
Posts: 1,124
Default
Originally Posted by styla21 View Post
Wait, what? Arn't these exactly the models that the 599 competes directly against?
I see where you're getting at, and I do agree with you: the F149 is redundant. And yes, quite frankly, its only going to be a rebranded Maserati for 2x the price I guess Porsche strategy is finally making its way to Ferrari

I guess Ferrari is trying to make a true everyday GT, which is smaller and less expensive than a 599, but with the added functionality of a folding hard-top.
__________________
Perfection comes in the form of any Ferrari
nejcdolinsek is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2008, 07:34 AM   #14
admcewen
Regular User
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 40
Default
Originally Posted by nejcdolinsek View Post
I see where you're getting at, and I do agree with you: the F149 is redundant. And yes, quite frankly, its only going to be a rebranded Maserati for 2x the price I guess Porsche strategy is finally making its way to Ferrari

I guess Ferrari is trying to make a true everyday GT, which is smaller and less expensive than a 599, but with the added functionality of a folding hard-top.
Not sure I do, the 599 competes with the Murcielago and the DBS. Completely different price area.
admcewen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2008, 01:14 PM   #15
admcewen
Regular User
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 40
Default
New vid on motor authority:

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/s...ng-in-fiorano/
admcewen is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump