Interesting comparison but also worth bearing in mind that some of these cars didn't overlap in time. The 550 came after the last of the Testarossa's the F512M, and Mondial was done by 1993. So if you look at 1996 the year which I think had the largest number of models in production in the list, you only had 355, 456, 550 and the F50. In 2019 we had 488 or F8, Pista (as a special series), GTC4, 812, Monza, Porto, SF90.
Okay MY 1989 then 208,348,Mondial t/t cab/412/F40/TR 6 models, though I don't lose track once I have to count with 2 hands.
Just think of it just like the 348 and TR or 308 and BB Smaller Sports (Dino,xx8,348,355,360,430,4xx,F8=>V6 Hybrid) Larger Sports (BB,TR,SF90) GT 4 (250,330,365,4xx,FF,GT4C=>Purosangue) GT 2 (lots, 812) Coupe (308GT4,Mondial, Cali, Portofino/Roma) Special (288,F40,F50,LaF, Icona)
Very true! Could it be argued they are a special run of an existing platform? The Monza 1/2 I hear are just chopped 812s... Official "variants" made by Ferrari 575=>Superamerica 599=>599SA 456=>456 Venice/Saloon/Spyder TR=>TR Spider The point is, Ferrari has at times up to 6 models (PLUS one-offs, variants, special editions) in the last 30 years. It's no different now. (albeit in larger run sizes of course) If one has a hard time keeping track today, why not in 1989?
What I don't catch here is the GT2 - 812 was supposed to be in the same range as Daytona, BB, TR, 550, 575, F12.
Ironically, I see it as a throwback to even earlier days, the 60s. 250 GT "SWB" 250 GT/E 250 GT Cab/Spyder 250 GT Coupé 400 Superamerica
These are the main line Ferrari road cars. Mid V8: 308, 328, 348, 355, 360, 430, 458, 488, F8. Front V12: 250, 275, 365, 550/575, 599, F12/812. Front V12 2+2: 250GT/E, 330GT, 365GT, 365GTC/4, 365GT4/400/412, 456/456M, 612, FF/GTC4Lusso. Front V8 2+2: California, CaliforniaT, LussoT, Portofino, Roma (Weird with the LussoT and overlaps). Halo Cars: 288GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari. New categories. Icona: Monza SP Mid V8 Hybrid: SF90 Mid V6 Hybrid (Coming, and it will continue from the Mid V8's). This is how I organize them to keep them straight, and I don't go way back into vintage territory because really old Ferraris are just curiosities to me. Zero interest in actually owning them or driving them. Hope this helps.
From what I know: 5 nov = SF90 March/April = 812VS Maybe the 812VS and maybe the SF90 will delay. But they will be introduced in that order. Which car will be next then? LB? F8VS?
Is the F8VS confirmed? I thought the consensus was that no F8VS because of emissions regulations and the intro of LB.
Yes I’m not sure I hope they will make one. But I’m curious what will be the next car to look forward to
As much as I want to see F8VS, I want to see the LB even more, it will be a new era for Ferrari so it’s pretty exciting for fans such as myself.
SF90 Spider was supposed to be presented at Mugello in the meantime if the Finali Mondiali. This presentation has been cancelled... Maybe an online presentation like Ferrari did with the Portofino M.
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1110332_ferrari-special-series-laferrari-successor-test-mule-spy-shots What is this?
Well, it's not one of the fifteen models we were expecting. We're about two years out from the introduction of the LaF replacement in fall of 2022, so this seems right.
I dont think you will see the LaF replacement in 2022. I am told 2023 earliest... Sent from my iPad using FerrariChat
LaFerrari was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show March, 2013. Though a supercar from Ferrari is commonly regarded as a decennial event, the Actual reveal of their previous flagships have been inconsistent: F40 - 1987 (Maranello) F50 - 1995 (Geneva) Enzo - 2002 (Paris) LaFerrari - 2013 (Geneva)
I'm going by the timing pattern of past halo cars. If the pattern holds, it's 2022. 2023 is possible if COVID pushed it back.
Great data point. In the last 5 year plan, it was stated no Ultra-car in their 5-year plan to 2022. So any LaF successor would be 2023 at the earliest assuming they held firm on their plan. I would bet mid 2020s.
Yes, and even less consistent if you add the 288 GTO: 288GTO - 1984 (Geneva) F40 - 1987 (Maranello) F50 - 1995 (Geneva) Enzo - 2002 (Paris) LaFerrari - 2013 (Geneva) Michael Leiters (Ferrari head of tech) who recently agreed with the 10 year interval which does point to 2023+ rather than earlier: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/ferrari-tech-boss-evs-v12s-and-next-laferrari
Quotes from yesterday's analysts call: Finally, within the end of the year, we will unveil an additional new model, the eight out of the 15 planned of our planned period 2018-2022 certain models going forward have been delayed by three months and others by nine months