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Motors New Ferrari 458 Italia

Discussion in 'General' started by BentAnat, 29 Jul 2009.

  1. BentAnat

    BentAnat Software Dev

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    First of all:
    The News (one of many sites reporting).
    then:
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    more pics on the news article.

    My mate says it's ugly... i think he's smoking crack...
    Nose of the 599, tail end of a 430, hips that remind me a bit of a 612 - this is pure blooming breed.
    Yes, i know it's probably overrated, every little boy's wet dream, and i know it'll still get whooped by an Atom/X Bow/Hayabusa... it all doesn't matter.
    It's marvelously pretty, and 0-60mph in < 3.4 (what Fezz is saying) is ungodly quick... regardless of what anyone says..
    So who agrees with me mate, or do we all agree that it's pretty?
     
  2. Fod

    Fod what is the cheesecake?

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    yay LEDs on a ferrari. i want. i can has?

    the only real criticism i have is that the front grille is a little sparse and large. oh, i also take umbrage at the triple piped exhaust - it looks tacky.
     
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  3. BentAnat

    BentAnat Software Dev

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    yeah.. the front grille is a bit sparse. Presume that's the Aero bit, though.
    as for the exhaust tips... i think it looks better than a Zonda's tips...
     
  4. Da_Rude_Baboon

    Da_Rude_Baboon What the?

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    I think its a stunning looking car. :D
     
  5. BentAnat

    BentAnat Software Dev

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    the more i look at it, the more i am considering all the things i could live without, which i could sell...
    and then i do the maths and realise that i am still a couple of Mill (NAD) short... *damn*
     
  6. mvagusta

    mvagusta Did a skid that went for two weeks.

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    Beautifull :clap: I bet this thing looks illegally sexy irl :eek: I thought the enzo was ugly the first time i saw a pic, untill i saw them in the showroom :eeek: :naughty:

    It's hard to pick the best looking Ferrari, it's like comparing the best of the entrants in a miss universe contest, which is always a good dilema :D

    I think the 360 convertible is still my favourite, not that i don't love just about every single Ferrari i've ever seen.
     
  7. oasked

    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    Looks decent, I don't like the wheels though.

    Doesn't matter, I'll never buy one. :p
     
  8. BentAnat

    BentAnat Software Dev

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    I keep looking at those front brake disks and going "<expletive> They're huge"
     
  9. Da_Rude_Baboon

    Da_Rude_Baboon What the?

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    I love the wheels, pure engineering elegance. The spokes do not look wide enough to support the wheel. Making something so strong look so effortless is engineering at its best.
     
  10. 13eightyfour

    13eightyfour Formerly Titanium Angel

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    Ill be the only one that thinks its hideous then?!

    I dont like the front, the bonnet looks awkward, and from the rear its even worse, Trying too hard to create a cheap enzo imo.
     
  11. BentAnat

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    yes... shhhh... :D
     
  12. RTT

    RTT #parp

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    Gallardo inspired front, Cayman-esque roof profile and the rear reminds me of some sort of weird F40-VX220 hybrid :eyebrow:

    Love it :cooldude:
     
  13. Fisher.

    Fisher. partially impartial

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    Really enjoy what they did with the intakes. They've left them perfectly functional, yet placed them the eye flows right past them.

    It's a beaut :thumb:
     
  14. Hugo

    Hugo Ex-TrustedReviews Staff

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    It looks stunning - end of!
     
  15. mvagusta

    mvagusta Did a skid that went for two weeks.

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    I'd hate to see how insulted the designers would be, if they heard any distastefull person say it's ugly in any way, or worst of all, inspired by a Lamborghini :eeek:

    I'd say the lights are an evolution of the enzo, and that the gallardo has enzo inspired lights!
     
  16. Ending Credits

    Ending Credits Bunned

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    I think it looks meh - a bit too futuristic (too many LEDs and sharp angles) but I'd like to see a "real" photo.
     
  17. dragontail

    dragontail 5bet Bluffer

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    Aye that is a looker alright. Love the new front, massive improvement on the F430 in that respect. Looking forward to some videos of it burning rubber!
     
  18. D3s3rt_F0x

    D3s3rt_F0x What's a Dremel?

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    Best looking Ferrari for a lon time but still ugly as sin, I've never been a fan.
     
  19. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    I'll save my judgement for the metal version. It's a little disappointing that it's not beautiful like Ferrari's of old, but it's definitely striking.
     
  20. Bogomip

    Bogomip ... Yo Momma

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    Sigh... I had just about geared myself up to the state of mine to spend £60k on a second hand vantage, but now... :S I disagree that its not a beautiful car, I think its exceptionally nice looking - though maybe not quite as nice looking as an aston, it really does have performance benefits which I would be looking for as I would want to race. Hmmm, lucky I have years to consider this :p

    I wonder, in 6-8 years time, how much I could pick one of these up for, second hand :p
     

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