# Ferrari F430 Successor? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [May 17, 2008, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903 "2008-05-17T06:30:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SBC427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@SBC427](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SBC427)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2008, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/1 "2008-05-17T06:30:17Z")
> **[Design Exercise: Ferrari Concept 2008](https://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/15/design-exercise-ferrari-concept-2008/)** > > Click the image above for more hi-res pics of the Ferrari Concept 2008 The speculation in the article is that this design is the new GT California. While the nose is long enough to house a front engine, it’s awfully low. Moreover, the roofline doesn’t scream “hatch” to me. Overall, given what’s been seen on the 'ring the past few months and more recent photos of the recently revealed California, I suspect this could be the next mid-engine machine. Either way, the wild front fenders are Stingray sexy, and it’s making me moist. ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2008, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/2 "2008-05-17T07:37:30Z")
Isnt that the F149, the front-engine concept? It’s supposed to debut at a just higher cost than the F430, but the real F430 successor will debut at substantially higher, making the F149 the new entry-level cheapo Ferrari. ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2008, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/3 "2008-05-17T19:44:27Z")
Looks like a failed Corvette design lol. ---
**Author:** ![Chase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/76d3ee/32.png) [@Chase](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chase)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2008, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/4 "2008-05-17T20:33:59Z")
lol. I guess Ferrari is taking its styling cues from GM and Infiniti now. … but you get the prancing horses wthis one ---
**Author:** ![SXY\_TIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxy_time/32/6293_2.png) [@SXY\_TIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SXY_TIME)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/5 "2008-05-18T15:42:05Z")
lose the Z06 style rims and that thing will be gorgeous. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/6 "2008-05-19T07:25:47Z")
visually, i see portions of a aston martin, like a shelby mustang and parts of a vette with ferrari sprinkles ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/7 "2008-05-19T08:14:51Z")
that thing is fucking GORGEOUS. stick an enzo/599 motor in that bitch and hand 'er over! ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/8 "2008-05-19T08:50:27Z")
> [@elzzifynneb](#): > > that thing is fucking GORGEOUS. I wouldn’t want to see your taste in women. :confused ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/9 "2008-05-19T09:08:03Z")
Yeah that thing is a mutt, Z06 looks, some viper, a little infinity, and god knows what else. If i didnt think of 4 other cars when i look at it, it would look pretty good. ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/10 "2008-05-19T09:09:59Z")
I am not really a fan…idk? Seems like it lacks the elegance/grace of a Ferrari. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/11 "2008-05-19T09:55:15Z")
Are you guys seeing the same car I am? Looks like a 599 front end stuck to a chopped 360/430 roof/rear. I think it’s sexy as fuck, I’d totally rock it. ---
**Author:** ![Swifty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/12 "2008-05-19T10:02:45Z")
its alright, i dont care what they look like, just want to race 'em. :nod ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/13 "2008-05-19T10:04:20Z")
only thing I’m not feeling is the placement of the exhaust tips, I don’t like the droopy staggered setup in these photoshops…make em more like the 430 and im sold 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/14 "2008-05-19T10:17:33Z")
> [@elzzifynneb](#): > > that thing is fucking GORGEOUS. I must actually disagree with you on this one…Geourgeous Ferraris??? The only two prancing horses I’d take over a Carrera GT: 1962 GTO 1992 F40 Biturbo The 550M and F430 were the only F-cars I’ve liked since the F40. Everything else has fallen on this happen-medium line between looking like an amazing street car and a balls out circuit track car. It really has to be one or the other, not a hodge-bodge of both. I mean a car with a GTP style front and a mushy street car rear just doesn’t cut it. Might be perfect in the simulators and windtunnels but you’ve gotta have a visual line not to cross when putting all the parts together. ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/15 "2008-05-19T10:19:12Z")
> [@elzzifynneb](#): > > Are you guys seeing the same car I am? > > Looks like a 599 front end stuck to a chopped 360/430 roof/rear. > > I think it’s sexy as fuck, I’d totally rock it. I think that is why I am not liking it…it’s kind of mutt looking. Don’t get me wrong…I have seen far worse. I just have high expectation for Ferrari. ---
**Author:** ![Swifty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/16 "2008-05-19T10:19:29Z")
i agree with you on the F40 bi turbo, 1962 is fugly. ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/17 "2008-05-19T10:22:55Z")
> [@Swifty](#): > > 1962 is fugly. that’s about $10.9 million worth of fugly these days, just remember that 😉 ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/18 "2008-05-19T10:24:06Z")
Just cuz it’s expensive doesn’t mean it’s pretty. That’s just my opinion though 😃 Apparently I don’t have very good taste :sad ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/19 "2008-05-19T10:32:16Z")
i like what that car looks like. i dont think i’d call it top 5 best looking cars to me, but i wouldnt say its ugly either. i like this ![http://www.leblogauto.com/images/saab_sonnet_v4_1.jpg](http://www.leblogauto.com/images/saab_sonnet_v4_1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Swifty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903/20 "2008-05-19T10:33:24Z")
i’d rather drive a 5.0 fastback. _vomit_ [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-f430-successor/236903.md?page=2)