The New FF Has Arrived...

Mike430 · 01-21-2011, 02:39 AM

So fellow members, now that we've seen what the new FF looks like along with it's specs, any thoughts or comments?

bst1 · 01-21-2011, 04:31 AM

Looks like the BMW Z4 coupe. Which I always thought looked odd. Too much like a hatchback station wagon, not sedan-like. As far as competing four seaters, Maserati and Aston much nicer, even Porsche, which I'm not fond of, looks better.

wetpet · 01-21-2011, 05:13 AM

beat me to it

of course, they always look better in the flesh...

Killer58 · 01-21-2011, 05:30 AM

I had the exact same thought the second I saw it. Just a big BMW. It does absolutely nothing for me. But, to each his own, guess they are trying to cover all the bases.

I assume they've established a demand for it???

barcheta · 01-21-2011, 05:32 AM

THIS looks like a really bad idea..... wtf..... et tu Ferrari? What next a Fiat Punto with ferrari designed engine? Enzo is spinning at warp speed in his grave.

+1 on the Z4 coupe.... If I'm not mistaken isn't that not such a hot seller for BMW as well?

Mike430 · 01-21-2011, 05:46 AM

So far it seems like many people even friends and family I've spoken to already, all have the same view about it. I'll have to see it in the flesh, cause a lot of the time pictures dont do a car justice.

If you haven't already seen it, here's the video that you see when visiting the official site www.ferrarifour.com It starts off with the test mule but you get to see quick glimpses of the real car (at night) towards the end.

Ghufran · 01-21-2011, 05:52 AM

WTF is that

colonel1961 · 01-21-2011, 06:11 AM

The world needs a more expensive Z4! Congrats Ferrari!

colonel1961 · 01-21-2011, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike430

So far it seems like many people even friends and family I've spoken to already, all have the same view about it. I'll have to see it in the flesh, cause a lot of the time pictures dont do a car justice.

A lot of people said that about the California, too, and it is still marginal, as best. This car will never make it to marginal...

Trabant · 01-21-2011, 06:22 AM

Not ugly, but not pretty.

Bland.

Not to mention that it could very well be a Toyota or a Hyundai or a Tata.

Vitalone · 01-21-2011, 06:26 AM

No Pininfarina badges to be seen on it. Was it an in-house styling job?

iainuk · 01-21-2011, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vitalone

No Pininfarina badges to be seen on it. Was it an in-house styling job?

The Pinifarina badges are just visible in the usual place on the sill (rocker cover).

iainuk · 01-21-2011, 07:09 AM

Real life rear pic....

212Export · 01-21-2011, 07:33 AM

Interesting so see what direction the marketing people are advising the company to take.
2 thoughts: 1- I understand that new designs for Ferrari's often needed some time to be accepted afterwards (at least to a certain level, think Daytona in '69)

2- I (and many I would guess) get an additional understanding why the Ferrari classics will be always in demand to a certain degree.

iainuk · 01-21-2011, 07:58 AM

More pics...

Boxer · 01-21-2011, 08:48 AM

Is it a Volvo or Audi?

screenap · 01-21-2011, 09:05 AM

From a business perspective, I understand the need to expand with a vehicle that will accomodate a family, because let's face it, more families (like myself) would love to own a useful Ferrari that can be driven regularly.

However, unlike Aston that modified their vehicle to be one of the coolest looking 4-seaters, and even Porsche who built something that looks quite attractive, they went in a completely odd direction with this. I for one think it is horrendous - but I guess time will tell and the market will decide.

Bobert · 01-21-2011, 09:20 AM

Wonder how many bags of mulch she'll hold? Looks like I might trade in my Chevy SS454 on one of these. I think Ferrari outdid themselves on this one!

Barry · 01-21-2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxer

Is it a Volvo or Audi?

Looks more like the love child of an Alfa Brera, BMW Z4 drunken night out to me.

barcheta · 01-21-2011, 09:40 AM

It seriously looks like a Z4 with a hint of Mazda 3 thrown in for good measure. Pininfarina designed this?

And I'm sorry screenap, It dilutes the brand to have a make like Ferrari try to be all things to all people. Part of the allure of a Ferrari is seeing its heritage complete with warts in all of their products. I don't get this move at all. In fact, if the desire was to build a product with more accessability why not bring the Dino back? Are they not a producer of sports and GT cars? A four door hatch does not scream sports or GT car to me. It screams appliance.

Leave the shooting brake concepts to the sultan.

01-21-2011, 02:39 AM	#1
Mike430 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Africa Ferrari Life Posts: 1,068	The New FF Has Arrived... So fellow members, now that we've seen what the new FF looks like along with it's specs, any thoughts or comments? Attached Images

01-21-2011, 04:31 AM	#2
bst1 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ellicott City, Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 407 Name: Barry	FF Looks like the BMW Z4 coupe. Which I always thought looked odd. Too much like a hatchback station wagon, not sedan-like. As far as competing four seaters, Maserati and Aston much nicer, even Porsche, which I'm not fond of, looks better. current Ferraris: 1995 F355 Spider, 2000 360F1 Modena "If you can touch them, they are real".

01-21-2011, 05:13 AM	#3
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,600 Name: Ed	beat me to it of course, they always look better in the flesh... Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

01-21-2011, 05:32 AM	#5
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,394 Name: JB	THIS looks like a really bad idea..... wtf..... et tu Ferrari? What next a Fiat Punto with ferrari designed engine? Enzo is spinning at warp speed in his grave. +1 on the Z4 coupe.... If I'm not mistaken isn't that not such a hot seller for BMW as well? Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

01-21-2011, 06:11 AM	#8
colonel1961 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Alabama Ferrari Life Posts: 995 Name: Paul	The world needs a more expensive Z4! Congrats Ferrari! Colonel1961 - - - - - - - - Current: 599 GTB Fiorano F1 Former: 308 GTS QV; F355B; 360 Modena Spider F1; F430 F1 (2); 612 Scaglietti F1; 550 Maranello

01-21-2011, 05:30 AM	#4
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	I had the exact same thought the second I saw it. Just a big BMW. It does absolutely nothing for me. But, to each his own, guess they are trying to cover all the bases. I assume they've established a demand for it???

01-21-2011, 05:46 AM	#6
Mike430 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Africa Ferrari Life Posts: 1,068	So far it seems like many people even friends and family I've spoken to already, all have the same view about it. I'll have to see it in the flesh, cause a lot of the time pictures dont do a car justice. If you haven't already seen it, here's the video that you see when visiting the official site www.ferrarifour.com It starts off with the test mule but you get to see quick glimpses of the real car (at night) towards the end.

01-21-2011, 05:52 AM	#7
Ghufran Owner Join Date: Oct 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 38	WTF is that

01-21-2011, 06:22 AM	#10
Trabant Join Date: Jun 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 26	Not ugly, but not pretty. Bland. Not to mention that it could very well be a Toyota or a Hyundai or a Tata.

01-21-2011, 06:26 AM	#11
Vitalone Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Amsterdam Ferrari Life Posts: 638	No Pininfarina badges to be seen on it. Was it an in-house styling job?

01-21-2011, 07:09 AM	#13
iainuk Owner Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 255	Real life rear pic.... Attached Images

01-21-2011, 07:33 AM	#14
212Export Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 2,287	Interesting so see what direction the marketing people are advising the company to take. 2 thoughts: 1- I understand that new designs for Ferrari's often needed some time to be accepted afterwards (at least to a certain level, think Daytona in '69) 2- I (and many I would guess) get an additional understanding why the Ferrari classics will be always in demand to a certain degree.

01-21-2011, 07:58 AM	#15
iainuk Owner Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 255	More pics... Attached Images

01-21-2011, 08:48 AM	#16
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	Is it a Volvo or Audi? Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

01-21-2011, 09:05 AM	#17
screenap Join Date: Jan 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 16	Wow From a business perspective, I understand the need to expand with a vehicle that will accomodate a family, because let's face it, more families (like myself) would love to own a useful Ferrari that can be driven regularly. However, unlike Aston that modified their vehicle to be one of the coolest looking 4-seaters, and even Porsche who built something that looks quite attractive, they went in a completely odd direction with this. I for one think it is horrendous - but I guess time will tell and the market will decide.

01-21-2011, 09:20 AM	#18
Bobert Join Date: Aug 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 10	Wonder how many bags of mulch she'll hold? Looks like I might trade in my Chevy SS454 on one of these. I think Ferrari outdid themselves on this one!

01-21-2011, 09:40 AM	#20
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,394 Name: JB	It seriously looks like a Z4 with a hint of Mazda 3 thrown in for good measure. Pininfarina designed this? And I'm sorry screenap, It dilutes the brand to have a make like Ferrari try to be all things to all people. Part of the allure of a Ferrari is seeing its heritage complete with warts in all of their products. I don't get this move at all. In fact, if the desire was to build a product with more accessability why not bring the Dino back? Are they not a producer of sports and GT cars? A four door hatch does not scream sports or GT car to me. It screams appliance. Leave the shooting brake concepts to the sultan. Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

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