Subject: New 360
OK, guys, don't shoot the messenger, this is what I just got in from a very reliable source (yeah, I know, I said it before... ):
1. the 360 Modena successor will be a completely new car, not having much in common with the 360. This decision has been taken due to the tough competition Ferrari faces from the Lamborghini Gallardo. This is also the reason why the previous information was contradictory.
2. the name will be very likely Monza or Mugello, not Modena Evoluzione.
3. german Ferrari dealers had an official introduction date of 30th sept. 2004 for the Berlinetta. This date has been postponed to 2005. Official presentation is very likely to be at the Geneva Auto Show in 2005.
4. the reason for the delay was some dispute regarding the design and especially the interior design which wasn't satisfactory yet
5. the Spider will be introduced around 6 months after the Berlinetta, probably after the factory summer vacation in august 2005
6. Engine: 4.6 l, "almost" 500 HP, better power/weight ratio than the Gallardo
7. first comparison tests showed that prototypes were faster than the Gallardo on specific test tracks
8. Design: front and rear very similar to the Ferrari Enzo, one reason why the 360 successor is internally already called the "little Enzo".
And if you guys are nice to me, I might even be able to post a picture soon. Don't know much about the quality though.
Subject: Re: New 360
i was in maranello last weekend and i can tell you the new car looks very nice. i saw a picture allready of the cars and it will be this year that we see it. for the visits in maranello even if you get a factory visit you will not see the prototype cars they are on a area you dont get in. the front of the car has a round middle air intake and looks very agresive for the rear the lights of the enzo type that is also true. the back of the car will be bigger and the side airintake too. they told me 465hp i hope they bring it up more till it comes the end of this year.