Ferarri 458 Challenge hits the test track again! - Page 2

syr74 · 10-23-2010, 12:36 AM

The new Ferrari's are amazing cars dynamically, unfortunately as good as they are in that respect they are just as amazing for their terrible styling. A Ferrari is about more than going fast or even being sleek, and Enzo Ferrari would have never signed off on the stuff they are building now.

The 458, arguably the best of the modern bunch, isn't really bad stylistically, it just isn't great and it certainly isn't a proper Ferrari. Cars like the F355, 365 GTB/4 'Daytona', 265 GTB4, and a plethora of other classic are truly rolling works of art. Everything built since the F355/456GT/575 trio that preceded this new design ethic looks like it was styled by a guy imagining what a Lamborghini would look like if a Japanese car company built it.

Again, arguably the 458 is the best of the modern bunch, and even it isn't worthy. I always used to wonder if things would change for the worse when Enzo died, now Enzo has been dead for some time and I no longer wonder.

TaylorRyanSS · 10-23-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by syr74

The new Ferrari's are amazing cars dynamically, unfortunately as good as they are in that respect they are just as amazing for their terrible styling. A Ferrari is about more than going fast or even being sleek, and Enzo Ferrari would have never signed off on the stuff they are building now.

The 458, arguably the best of the modern bunch, isn't really bad stylistically, it just isn't great and it certainly isn't a proper Ferrari. Cars like the F355, 365 GTB/4 'Daytona', 265 GTB4, and a plethora of other classic are truly rolling works of art. Everything built since the F355/456GT/575 trio that preceded this new design ethic looks like it was styled by a guy imagining what a Lamborghini would look like if a Japanese car company built it.

Again, arguably the 458 is the best of the modern bunch, and even it isn't worthy. I always used to wonder if things would change for the worse when Enzo died, now Enzo has been dead for some time and I no longer wonder.

What? The 458, 430, and 360 look amazing. I think the styling keeps getting better. The 360 has been out since 99 and the styling still looks like it is brand new.

Silver Ice · 10-23-2010, 02:25 AM

Holy you know what.

Apex Motorsports · 10-23-2010, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Anyone else notice the breaks at ~2:11, Awesome!!

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Originally Posted by lil_chef

there is another seen towards the end as well. i have never seen rotors glow during the day..........until now

These are the carbon fiber brakes that bad boy is running.

Apex Motorsports · 10-23-2010, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ject

Gawd dang how many gears does it have!?? I heard him downshift 5 times on a turn.... couldn't have been in 1st gear ... could it?

Its a seven-speed dual-clutch.

8cd03gro · 10-23-2010, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

These are the carbon fiber brakes that bad boy is running.

That's just gorgeous.

SSRS2010 · 10-23-2010, 07:02 AM

Now This is what I Like to Wake up to

Shifty 6 · 10-23-2010, 08:32 AM

This is what Jesus drives. when I heard that thing drive away, I got a lump in my throat.

Kyle2k · 10-23-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

These are the carbon fiber brakes that bad boy is running.

So is this different from carbon ceramic brakes then?

Morepwr · 10-23-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Sounds like a six banger....

I really dont like the exhaust note.

I was thinking it sounds like the sportbikes running motoGP! High pitched high RPM stuff!

Apex Motorsports · 10-23-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

So is this different from carbon ceramic breaks then?

Yeah, my understanding is that these are a whole new animal.

syr74 · 10-23-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

What? The 458, 430, and 360 look amazing. I think the styling keeps getting better. The 360 has been out since 99 and the styling still looks like it is brand new.

Each to their own I suppose, but I think all three cars demand a pretty liberal definition of amazing to qualify.

lil_chef · 10-23-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Yeah, my understanding is that these are a whole new animal.

and i thought carbon ceramic brakes were ridiculously expensive......

SSmoked · 10-23-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

What? The 458, 430, and 360 look amazing. I think the styling keeps getting better. The 360 has been out since 99 and the styling still looks like it is brand new.

agreed. i presonlly think the 458 italia is the sexiest ferrari ever. the lines are soo smooth yet very agressive the technology is superb the sound it makes is orgasmic.

the way i see it the zr1 is like a demon out of hell.
the 458 is like a angel gracing earth.

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syr74 Account Suspended Drives: Thunderbird Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 951	The new Ferrari's are amazing cars dynamically, unfortunately as good as they are in that respect they are just as amazing for their terrible styling. A Ferrari is about more than going fast or even being sleek, and Enzo Ferrari would have never signed off on the stuff they are building now. The 458, arguably the best of the modern bunch, isn't really bad stylistically, it just isn't great and it certainly isn't a proper Ferrari. Cars like the F355, 365 GTB/4 'Daytona', 265 GTB4, and a plethora of other classic are truly rolling works of art. Everything built since the F355/456GT/575 trio that preceded this new design ethic looks like it was styled by a guy imagining what a Lamborghini would look like if a Japanese car company built it. Again, arguably the 458 is the best of the modern bunch, and even it isn't worthy. I always used to wonder if things would change for the worse when Enzo died, now Enzo has been dead for some time and I no longer wonder.

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