Ferrari charged with Section 420.

v12 · 5th April 2004, 11:25

No No. Its not the "Chaar Sau Bees" section. Ferraris, these days is completely charged up testing their new 420 Modena.

Now that the new 612 Scaglietti model has been launched, Ferrari is upping the pace for the development of the 360 Modena replacement.

Ferrari's new mid-engined "mainstream" sports car is expected to debut in 2005. Reliable information on the technical specifications of the newcomer is still scarce, but it is believed that it will be powered by a 4.2-liter V-8 engine, not a V-10. Hence, it is dubbed the "420 Modena" or "420 Fiorano."

The development of the 360 replacement has been infinitely more troublesome than could be to the company's liking. The appearance of the Lamborghini Gallardo sent top Ferrari management and engineers alike back to the drawing boards, and the 360 replacement program in Maranello ground to a halt. Not long after work had started again on the project, a fire devastated offices and workshops in Ferrari's development department in March 2004, damaging a number of invaluable prototype vehicles.

The spy shots show a few exclusive details of the new vehicle, including flared front wheel arches and improved rear wheelhouses, which leave more room for larger wheels and an increased track width at the front and rear axles. The lateral air outlets in the front bumper have been enlarged to supply more air to the new 4.2-liter engine. At the rear, the prototype features a new bumper with smaller, dedicated openings around the exhaust pipes and a modified diffuser.

Initially planned as a mostly technical freshening, the 360 Modena replacement project now seems to have become no less than a new vehicle, which also could include the introduction of a new Spider with a folding hard top in 2006.

Source : The Car Connection

GrimReaper · 5th April 2004, 12:05

Ok dont get me wrong but here but who agrees with me that the 612S doesn't really look good. I know im biased but i also know an ugly car when i see one!!

GTO · 5th April 2004, 12:26

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ] that the 612S doesn't really look good.

Likewise, grimreaper

GTO

v12 · 5th April 2004, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]who agrees with me that the 612S doesn't really look good

Me 2. err...Sorry. Me 3.

Dippy · 5th April 2004, 12:35

I really hope they have a little design change in the shape of the 360 replacement. Power should be in the regions of gallardo territory. Lets wait and watch. I dont like the looks of the 612S for the simple fact that I miss the pop up lights. The 456 was more beautiful

v12 · 5th April 2004, 12:42

the best part of the 360 replacement will be the folding hard top. that'll be good. the disappointing thinh is that they havent changed the looks except for the wheels.
480 bhp means it can atleast keep up pace with the Gallardo.

Rehaan · 5th April 2004, 12:47

Grim,

Ill agree with you on that. I am no fan of the styling of the newer ferraris, the 360, enzo, 612, & 420 all lack the visual beauty that the earlier models had IMO.

R

Dippy · 5th April 2004, 14:31

Totally with you on that Rehaan. .. I wonder how a hardtop folding roof on the spider will be possible considering theres the engine behind hmm

Cheers

Revvmaster · 5th April 2004, 15:46

Scialgetti. Reminds me of Italdesign Schigera. Anyone feels the same?

Revv

Rehaan · 7th April 2004, 10:39

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Dippy @ April 05 2004,13:01)]Totally with you on that Rehaan. .. I wonder how a hardtop folding roof on the spider will be possible considering theres the engine behind hmm

Cheers

Whoa!

wouldnt it be cool if the front hood opened up and the roof folded down to the front, kindof pivoting/moving on the A-pillar!!!

v12 · 7th April 2004, 11:31

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]wouldnt it be cool if the front hood opened up and the roof folded down to the front

and what abt the front windshield,

. We have it at the back

Rehaan · 7th April 2004, 11:37

V12,

Think about it, if there were two pairs of A-pillars overlapping each other, and the pair more forward was attached to the roof and pivoted at the bottom to swing the roof over to the front......
if merc made rear engined production cars u'd aldready be looking at an example ;-]

cya
Rehaan

v12 · 7th April 2004, 11:49

Ur right rehaan. Thats a good idea but then u wud also have to have some sort of B pillar where the other end of the roof will be attached to. And also u wudnt be able to operate it while on the move. U have to stop everytime u wanna operate it.

Rehaan · 7th April 2004, 11:54

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (v12 @ April 07 2004,10:19)]

Yup,

Im talking more about a targa type top as opposed to a full rag-top.

Also, in all the convertible cars i know of you are required to stop the car and engage the handbrake before you can lower/raise the roof...

cheers
R

v12 · 7th April 2004, 12:00

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]in all the convertible cars i know of you are required to stop the car and engage the handbrake before you can lower/raise the roof

I've heard that the roof can be lowered/raised at any speeds below 40 kmph.

5th April 2004, 11:25	#1
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	No No. Its not the "Chaar Sau Bees" section. Ferraris, these days is completely charged up testing their new 420 Modena. Now that the new 612 Scaglietti model has been launched, Ferrari is upping the pace for the development of the 360 Modena replacement. Ferrari's new mid-engined "mainstream" sports car is expected to debut in 2005. Reliable information on the technical specifications of the newcomer is still scarce, but it is believed that it will be powered by a 4.2-liter V-8 engine, not a V-10. Hence, it is dubbed the "420 Modena" or "420 Fiorano." The development of the 360 replacement has been infinitely more troublesome than could be to the company's liking. The appearance of the Lamborghini Gallardo sent top Ferrari management and engineers alike back to the drawing boards, and the 360 replacement program in Maranello ground to a halt. Not long after work had started again on the project, a fire devastated offices and workshops in Ferrari's development department in March 2004, damaging a number of invaluable prototype vehicles. The spy shots show a few exclusive details of the new vehicle, including flared front wheel arches and improved rear wheelhouses, which leave more room for larger wheels and an increased track width at the front and rear axles. The lateral air outlets in the front bumper have been enlarged to supply more air to the new 4.2-liter engine. At the rear, the prototype features a new bumper with smaller, dedicated openings around the exhaust pipes and a modified diffuser. Initially planned as a mostly technical freshening, the 360 Modena replacement project now seems to have become no less than a new vehicle, which also could include the introduction of a new Spider with a folding hard top in 2006. Source : The Car Connection Last edited by Giovanni : 15th April 2008 at 18:45.
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GrimReaper BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 261 Thanked: 0 Times	Ok dont get me wrong but here but who agrees with me that the 612S doesn't really look good. I know im biased but i also know an ugly car when i see one!!
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5th April 2004, 12:35	#5
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,566 Thanked: 2,547 Times	I really hope they have a little design change in the shape of the 360 replacement. Power should be in the regions of gallardo territory. Lets wait and watch. I dont like the looks of the 612S for the simple fact that I miss the pop up lights. The 456 was more beautiful
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v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	the best part of the 360 replacement will be the folding hard top. that'll be good. the disappointing thinh is that they havent changed the looks except for the wheels. 480 bhp means it can atleast keep up pace with the Gallardo.
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Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,073 Thanked: 34,238 Times	Grim, Ill agree with you on that. I am no fan of the styling of the newer ferraris, the 360, enzo, 612, & 420 all lack the visual beauty that the earlier models had IMO. R
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Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,566 Thanked: 2,547 Times	Totally with you on that Rehaan. .. I wonder how a hardtop folding roof on the spider will be possible considering theres the engine behind hmm Cheers
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Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,190 Thanked: 95 Times	Scialgetti. Reminds me of Italdesign Schigera. Anyone feels the same? Revv
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Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,073 Thanked: 34,238 Times	V12, Think about it, if there were two pairs of A-pillars overlapping each other, and the pair more forward was attached to the roof and pivoted at the bottom to swing the roof over to the front...... if merc made rear engined production cars u'd aldready be looking at an example ;-] cya Rehaan
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7th April 2004, 11:49	#13
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	Ur right rehaan. Thats a good idea but then u wud also have to have some sort of B pillar where the other end of the roof will be attached to. And also u wudnt be able to operate it while on the move. U have to stop everytime u wanna operate it.
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