Meet Ferrari's new baby!This front-engine rear-drive 2-seater is the Italian automaker's response to increasing concerns about the automobile's impact on the environment. Instead of pursuing more displacement and maximum power, the new philosophy concentrates on delivering a high power-to-weight ratio. As a result, this first front-engine V-8 road car in the company's history will take its place alongside the F430 in the lineup, perhaps priced marginally less.While it shares some similarities with the larger V-12-powered 612 Scaglieti and 599 GTB, the shorter wheelbase and lighter weight of the car promise outstanding performance. Codenamed F149, the car also boasts a retractable hardtop.Expect the engine to displace 4.3 litres and produce something on the order of 450 bhp.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Ferrari F149 California
Meet Ferrari's new baby!This front-engine rear-drive 2-seater is the Italian automaker's response to increasing concerns about the automobile's impact on the environment. Instead of pursuing more displacement and maximum power, the new philosophy concentrates on delivering a high power-to-weight ratio. As a result, this first front-engine V-8 road car in the company's history will take its place alongside the F430 in the lineup, perhaps priced marginally less.While it shares some similarities with the larger V-12-powered 612 Scaglieti and 599 GTB, the shorter wheelbase and lighter weight of the car promise outstanding performance. Codenamed F149, the car also boasts a retractable hardtop.Expect the engine to displace 4.3 litres and produce something on the order of 450 bhp.
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