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NEW MID ENGINED V6 (LITTLE BROTHER)

Discussion in '296' started by ajr550, Feb 28, 2019.

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  1. Thecadster

    Thecadster F1 Veteran
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    7.3 second 0-200kph. Straight line acceleration faster than a Pista/F8, but slower than a 765LT.
     
  2. Scudmsl

    Scudmsl Formula Junior
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    Rear view is beautiful and love the nod to the past. Front is very conservative…probably because everyone on F-chat trashed Manzoni’s SF90 design!
     
  3. Jason B

    Jason B Formula Junior

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    As I mentioned twice before this thread I didn’t believe this could ever replace the F8 as it just came out and glad that isn’t happening
     
  4. TheMayor

    TheMayor Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    Things I like:

    The rear 3/4 view and side view
    The tail lights (even if they look like sunglasses)
    The new glass over the engine with a flat "Dino-like" rear window
    The power / weight ratio
    The 800+ HP from only 2.9L
    Its smaller

    Things that are OK:

    The front view does not stand out

    Things I don't like

    The livery on the performance version. Maybe it was the colors they picked but to me it was fugly!
     
  5. Sir_Ferrari

    Sir_Ferrari F1 Rookie
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    WOW! Just WOW! Simply stunning! After the ugly F8 Ferrari is back agian with a very beautiful and sporty-elegant design language! Great work! Love it!
     
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  6. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    At some point hard to gain more!


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  7. cy0811

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    It’s not too bad (rear is best angle to me) but I will likely pass due to the V6 and pick up one of the last V8’s

    so this isn’t a 488 model replacement then?

    does this mean there will be a new car coming later which is mid engine and in between the 296 and SF90 ??
     
  8. Jo Sta7

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    yes I read that, I had to really search for it on Ferraris website. I sort of figured they’d claim straight line performance that would best the 765 given the 800+ hp. Only .3 seconds quicker than a Pista to 124…..
     
  9. goldface

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    It's not really compact with a length of 4565mm.
     
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  10. Coincid

    Coincid F1 Rookie

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    Front is a combination of the F8 and SF90. The rear looks sleek. Not a big fan of the look of the exhaust. Overall the design will not deter the die hards from purchasing it but it is not sufficiently exciting to encourage those on the fence to buy it. The performance will need to be exceptional and " fun to drive", for this car to be compelling.
     
  11. gt_lusso

    gt_lusso Karting

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    It will replace the F8. As soon as the F8 is out of production, the 296 GTB will be the new "V8-line".
     
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  12. red passion

    red passion Formula Junior

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    The back is really nice.
    Front ok, but I don't like the visor shape design of the roof and windshield area.
    The best thing to me is the sound of that V6, though !!!
     
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  13. mdrums

    mdrums Formula 3

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    Anyone know what the price is of the 296GTB?
     
  14. TheMayor

    TheMayor Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    They didn't show the interior much but to me it looked like it still had a mechanical rev counter instead of a graphic display. If so, I like it better.
     
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  15. Enzo Belair

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  16. 4re4ever

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    Fantastic start to the V6 line gutted the most important point was missed (DINO) even if the engine had been brand Ferrari Dino just something small but other wise love her
     
  17. italiafan

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    It looked all digital to me.
     
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  18. Albert-LP

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    Thanks, but It wasn't very difficult for me... ;)


    ciao
     
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  19. Ale55andr0

    Ale55andr0 Karting

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    296 gtb is the natural opponent of the v6 hybrid mclaren artura, not of the 765lt o_O

    Anyway the sf90 AF was tested at 6.3s 0-124 vs 6.7 on paper, so is reasonable to think that the 296gtb can do a bit better than claimed...
     
  20. Thecadster

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    It weighs quite a bit more than the 765LT, with the weight savings from the V6 more than offset by battery pack, electric motors, and aluminum structure.
     
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  21. maximilien

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    its just from v6 plus electric motor = 830 hp !
     
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  22. polishhammer83

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    I believe the presenter referred to all digital instruments, unfortunately.

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  23. Natkingcolebasket69

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  24. Enzo Belair

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    The car designer in me will wait to see the car in person, way to hard to tell about presence, proportions, form and tension from photos. There are definitely some extremely nice details, but then there is a bunch of not so nice, including the SF90 style generic face and oversized rear view mirrors. Wheels are SO MUCH better and overall stance looks planted and nice.
     
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  25. Ricambi America

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    I honestly cannot quibble about 'performance' -- (1) this car is not intended to be a rocketship. (2) none of us are F1 drivers and could extract even 90% of the potential from the current road cars. So why not make it a kick-in-the-butt fun to drive, and forget about overall top speed, 'ring times, and 0-100k smokey launches ? I have more fun in my dinky Alfa Spider than just about anything else - because it's engaging to drive. I don't care if a Chrysler Minivan is faster. I want to feel connected to the road. I'll bet the 296 does it in spades.
     
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