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13-05-2008
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Ferrari California
Found this on Top Gear website yesterday.
Ferrari California
No body I played it to could guess it was a Ferrari. Certainly doesnt have as much of a distinct sound to it. Still nice though 
And here's a piccy 
Start placing your orders people.
Last edited by Alfaspeed : 13-05-2008 at 13:14.
Reason: Edit: Damn doesnt support .BMP!!!
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13-05-2008
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Re: Ferrari GT
I quite like it. I just saw an article on Yahoo cars about it.
Which engine does it use?
Not sure about the name california though..
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13-05-2008
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Re: Ferrari GT
Ok...got it
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13-05-2008
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Re: Ferrari GT
Originally Posted by symonh2000
I quite like it. I just saw an article on Yahoo cars about it.
Which engine does it use?
Not sure about the name california though..
According to some people its a V8 kicking out around 450bhp but they are only having an educated guess. Will find out at Paris show apparently. |
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13-05-2008
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Re: Ferrari GT
Originally Posted by Alfaspeed
Ok...got it
Looks like just another modern Ferrari 
What happened to originality in design? |
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13-05-2008
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Re: Ferrari GT
Originally Posted by HSTDriver
Looks like just another modern Ferrari
What happened to originality in design?
Yer a bit like the MiTo which to me looks like a suped up Corsa.  |
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13-05-2008
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Re: Ferrari GT
ooh i hope they take it to the festival of speed this year.
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14-05-2008
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Re: Ferrari GT
I am not super keen on it TBH
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30-05-2008
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Re: Ferrari GT
California with the hood up: Ferrari California - 13/16 |
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
Is it me or does it look like a Maserati GranTurismo?
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
It does Matt because ... it's based on a Maserati GranTurismo platform 
After a few Maseratis with Ferrari engines, this is the first true "Maserati" Ferrari |
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
I don;t think that is a bad thing, just should have been a bit different, in particular the front 3/4 stance, it could be the same car?
On the other hand the Granturismo is one of my favorite cars, I drove one for a weekend a while back and it is awesome!!
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
I agree, it's no bad thing. However, there is a little resentment on the maserti forum that Ferrari essentially took over the GT platform for a car that could have easily been a Maserati.
PS: How did you bag the GranTurismo for the weekend? Extended test drive?
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
I am the posted formally known as HR Owen!!
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
I know but hadn't thought of it ... 
The Maserati dealers's salesguys here all recently went on a weekend trackday event for them to get up to speed on the way the GranTurismo drives. 
Ah, the life of a luxury car salesperson |
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
The best job in the world and if it wasn't for manufacturers and customers it would be even better  |
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
Come on Matt, I need you start a thread in Way Off Topics with some of the funniest/most incredible experiences you've come across
No names but some rib tickler is in order |
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
and pre empt my book??
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
Ok, how about an excerpt from the book |
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4 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
maybe one day!!
I have got a great story involving a Honda Civic in an Ice storm!!
That will have to wait!!
Just been thinking..I should start a dealer thread that al dealers could contribute their funny/annoying customer stories!!
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Re: Ferrari GT
As long as it's anonymous, I don't see why not. Way Of Topic is probably the best place for it |
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3 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
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3 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari GT
Originally Posted by Dubai_Matt
maybe one day!!
I have got a great story involving a Honda Civic in an Ice storm!!
That will have to wait!!
Just been thinking..I should start a dealer thread that al dealers could contribute their funny/annoying customer stories!!
Let the dealers fight back a little, could be interesting !!! |
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2 Weeks Ago
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Re: Ferrari California
Friend of mine put an order in for the California last Friday
I am not envious, I am not envious, I am not envious …. |
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