Ferrari or Lexus?

footie · 07-31-2008, 06:34 PM

I noticed this for the first, I know blind or what. But anyway, I want to know who designed the new Ferrari, was it Pininfarina or was it Lexus.

Well who ever it was clearly wants to use the same exhaust pipe design.

ichiban · 07-31-2008, 06:39 PM

that's the new california right? Thing looks amazing. I dont mind the stacked formation when it actually works, unlike on the IS-F.

Year's_End · 07-31-2008, 06:41 PM

It's the new Cali. Meh. Folding hardtops ftl in terms of car design.

Year's_End · 07-31-2008, 06:42 PM

Oh I see you already knew what it was lol I didn't read your post properly.

Krueger///M3 · 07-31-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

It's the new Cali. Meh. Folding hardtops ftl in terms of car design.

+1

Bimmer Nerd · 08-01-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ichiban

that's the new california right? Thing looks amazing. I dont mind the stacked formation when it actually works, unlike on the IS-F.

it actually looked good on the REAL is-f i saw it in real life

NaTuReB0Y · 08-01-2008, 02:23 AM

i think bmw already copied that design.....

chrisE92 · 08-01-2008, 03:36 AM

the stacked exhaust looks better on the ferrari than the lexus

snipersix · 08-01-2008, 03:37 AM

id pick a ferrari over a lexus any day

Neema · 08-01-2008, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by snipersix

id pick a ferrari over a lexus any day

Not what this thread is about, but ok.

defconracing · 08-01-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

It's the new Cali. Meh. Folding hardtops ftl in terms of car design.

i disagree. the positive traits of a convertible without the negatives=win

Gearcraft · 08-01-2008, 06:45 AM

the back kinda reminds me of an eclipse.

Couch · 08-01-2008, 10:58 AM

Sorry, don't see the resemblance.

!Xoible · 08-01-2008, 11:01 AM

get the shittiest thing, badge it ferrari and it's already so hot

lyndon_h · 08-01-2008, 11:24 AM

It looks like a tiburon. Looks like Pininfarina designed it.

SpecC · 08-01-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

get the shittiest thing, badge it ferrari and it's already so hot

sounds like what civics try to do with BMW badges

yeah the california is probably going to be a great machine, but imo, it's a damn ugly ferrari. it'd look great maybe under another brand but any older ferrari puts it to shame

ALPINE6SPD · 08-01-2008, 11:28 AM

The exhaust is similar and that is where ALL the similarites end except they both have a v8 engine a 4 wheels and tires.

ALPINE6SPD · 08-01-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

i think bmw already copied that design.....

on what car?

ALPINE6SPD · 08-01-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

the stacked exhaust looks better on the ferrari than the lexus

+1
Because its round and matched the taillights

ALPINE6SPD · 08-01-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Oh I see you already knew what it was lol I didn't read your post properly.

I dont like very either but it better than a soft top. If you get a conv (unless its a 2 seater ask boxster or S2000) you dont care about performance and weight so why not put a better top on it which is of course the hardtop.

Year's_End · 08-01-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by defconracing

i disagree. the positive traits of a convertible without the negatives=win

Weight gains ftl. And again, I think they completely ruin the look of cars. There isn't a single hardtop vert out there that I think looks alright in terms of the roofline. The SL masks it in the same way as the Cali, just make the trunk line ridiculously high. It's stupid. At least the e93 doesn't do that, but as a consequence there's a horrible cut-off point when the top's closed. Meh.

Spec 1 · 08-01-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

yeah the california is probably going to be a great machine, but imo, it's a damn ugly ferrari. it'd look great maybe under another brand but any older ferrari puts it to shame

Agreed. The Cali is unfortunately a ploy to make a bunch of money I suspect. It seems much toned down from Ferrari's normally in-your-face attitude and would be a great car to put the top down and cruise on the beach with... that's so not what I'd want to do with my Ferrari

Rest assured, it will sell I'm sure.

Maybe I can get a used F430 for cheap then

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