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Ferrari SP38 - A glimpse of Ferrari's future design language?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by gt_lusso, May 23, 2018.

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  1. Ferrari FXX

    Ferrari FXX Formula Junior

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    Fell in love the moment I saw it. If it were me the only thing I'd change is the roof styling. Seems like the roof is too high. Needs to look more aerodynamic.
     
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  2. RareAir23

    RareAir23 Formula Junior

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    The design makes a lot more sense in reading that it is meant as a tribute to the F40.
     
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  3. Napoli

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    NOYB, Ray!
    Evoking Evora, too.
     
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  4. j09333

    j09333 Formula 3

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    Pista is better.
     
  5. patekswiss

    patekswiss Formula 3

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    Yes, but only because we know there's an F12berlinetta that is soooo much better looking. If the F12 had never existed, I'd have to take the 812 over this trashy exercise. But then again, these "one off" specials are rarely appealing. They look like the patched-up Frankenstein monsters they are. This is especially disappointing coming after the very nice Pista.
     
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  6. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    Nice, but do NOT like the engine lid.

    Uncomfortable to drive without any view imo.

    How does it open ?
     
  7. dustman

    dustman F1 Veteran
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    Personally I don’t like it. Luckily won’t have to see it.
     
  8. gt_lusso

    gt_lusso Karting

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    Looks like the engine lid is one giant single piece of bodywork that you have to open up in reverse clamshell style.
     
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  9. nice

    nice Karting

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    ‍♂️
     
  10. crinoid

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    Like it or loathe it. It does represent a great maturing in Mr. Manzoni design work. Great artist work must be both loved AND hated. Well done.
     
  11. Solid State

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    I think covering up the engine bay is the right direction for these turbo V8s as there's nothing to see there (from any vendor) but plastic and hoses these days. Just wouldn't use that design of the lid but better to make all look more like the Spider versions with a rear sight glass for driving. Other than that this car is quite the mash up that I hope the new owner is pleased with.
     
  12. crinoid

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  13. rssf

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  14. Dilusha

    Dilusha Formula Junior

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    That's quite a car you got there sir :)
     
  15. thepinkumbrella

    thepinkumbrella F1 Veteran

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    I heard the owner is female...

    Paul
     
  16. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    ABSOLUTELY NOT.
    Wrong person.
    There is more than one female with a major Ferrari collection in Switzerland.

    Marcel Massini
     
  17. sjwshiraz

    sjwshiraz Karting

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    Lovely colour. I might use that on my Pista
     
  18. Lukeylikey

    Lukeylikey F1 Rookie
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    Looks good to me. It’s not a production car so you have to judge it as such - a bespoke car like this will have an unfamiliar feel simply because of what lines are possible with single unit production and great expense. When I read about the F40 I was surprised but then I looked back at the car and totally understood. It’s not supposed to be milder-mannered like a production car, it is something like a bespoke design study and needs to stand out and provoke strong opinion. Aren’t they better being interesting and significant rather than universally regarded as beautiful? Looks like a successful SP to me and much better than something like the Sergio.

    Comparisons with Lotuses and Lamborghini’s? Pur-lease.
     
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  19. Shadowfax

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    Still think if it lost the Nissan GTR35 roof, Huracan rear louver and cleared the Pista out of its mouth it may have worked out better, A set of Ferrari headlights also wouldn't have gone astray.
    The way it looks now I’m left to wonder is the Ferrari badge creating generosity.
     
  20. gt_lusso

    gt_lusso Karting

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  21. Garretto

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    Still way better than the 488, I wouldn't mind this being the next gen V8 or influencing it.

    Front, windshield, roof clearly insipired on the 308/288. The only thing F40 are the rear cover shutlines (as they mention, actually). The hint at the F40 wing is a stretch.
     
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  22. Shadowfax

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    What color glasses do you wear? Rose?
     
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  23. Garretto

    Garretto F1 Rookie

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    I never liked the 488, as a failed forced redesign of the great, almost perfect 458, this is my opinion.

    I know many would disagree, that's perfectly fine.

    I like this SP38, find it very nice overall. My opinion, once again.
     
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  24. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    I love it.
     

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