RE: Ferrari FF Shock: It's A Four-Wheel-Drive Hatch

[Bill]

Love it. So much better looking than the Panamera or Rapide IMO.

RenesisEvo said:

My biggest issue is the dry weight of 1780kg - that's a seriosuly obese car.

It's not bad for somethig with a V12 and AWD though.

[Charge99]

I was expecting a Ferrari SUV, then a lower-end 911 rival, but not a hot hatch, might change my Golf for this if they make a diesel one! :-p

[Jimbo_vx]

Yes Please!

Best new car of the year so far (and will probably remain)

[Sicob]

RenesisEvo said:

ChipsAndCheese said:

I immediately thought of the first Z3 based M Coupe, not the more recent Z4 M Coupe.

Edited by ChipsAndCheese on Friday 21st January 12:05

Me too.

My biggest issue is the dry weight of 1780kg - that's a seriosuly obese car.

Edited by RenesisEvo on Friday 21st January 12:20

+1 with likeness to Z3M Coupe and a bit of a fatty. i'm sure I saw a while back Ferrari interview in EVo where their design philosphy was going to follow a leaner smaller approach. this doesn't really fit, but even so, i like it and can imagine it will be pretty good.

[spoonoff]

First gut reaction is: 'Oh no!'/dilutes the brand etc...

But then I remembered the Porsche Cayenne. No doubt this will also be a huge commercial success, that's why Ferrari are doing it. If that means more money to invest in and develop more fantastic sports cars, then great.

That being said, if I see you driving past in one I'll still think you're a prat to spend your money so.

[nonuts]

Want. That is all.

[Jobbo]

spoonoff said:

No doubt this will also be a huge commercial success

At £250k? I am not so sure.

[Nuisance_Value]

Looks lovely, though the front end on view has more than a little Disney/Pixar influence. Would still have one in a heartbeat.

[daz4m]

I think that's an awesome looking car.

[Crunchy Nutter]

BMW M Coupe was what I first thought, too. It'll probably be amazing to drive, but something about it bugs me. I think that what it is – and isn't – is what bugs me. I mean, what is it?! A driver's car? A GT? A technical terrain-muncher like some kind of uber-fancy Impreza? The whole point of a modern Ferrari is focus. That's what makes your mouth water, as it were. But it's something that this car, on paper at least, doesn't seem to have.

Edited by Crunchy Nutter on Friday 21st January 12:50

[spoonoff]

Jobbo said:

spoonoff said:

No doubt this will also be a huge commercial success

At £250k? I am not so sure.

Why else do it, they know their marketing numbers, and wouldn't build something so radically different otherwise.

[Baryonyx]

It doesn't look too bad, although the nose end looks like it could have done with a little more work on it. Still, it's a very interesting prospect, according to the figures.

[Hairspray]

Absolutely love that- massive surprise too! Pretty much the definition of a Shooting Brake?

Edited by Hairspray on Friday 21st January 12:54

[Ali2202]

That is soooo going to fvck over Aston Martin's Rapide.

[thinfourth2]

Ah just a drive shaft away from my dream

A factory built FWD Ferrari.

Can you just imagine the hell that would cause.

I wouldn't drive it i would just leave it in the garage and polish it

[havoc]

Crunchy Nutter said:

BMW M Coupe was what I first thought, too. It'll probably be amazing to drive, but something about it bugs me. I think that what it is – and isn't – is what bugs me. I mean, what is it?! A driver's car? A GT? A technical terrain-muncher like some kind of uber-fancy Impreza? The whole point of a modern Ferrari is focus. That's what makes your mouth water, as it were. But it's something that this car, on paper at least, doesn't seem to have.

Your 'focus' has always been performance and handling. Even when they built a GT. Fine for those perfect European and US roads. This is a GT for Russia and China - practical, good on imperfect surfaces, and still with a V12 and everything else that goes with a Ferrari.


Thing is...I really like it! The grille is OTT, but that aside it's got real presence...and TBH I always had a soft-spot for Prince Jefri's 456 'Brake.

[MattOz]

jimbo2728 said:

I think this looks absolutely stunning. The breadvan looks will no doubt divide opinion, very much a marmite design, but it's fantastic in my opinion!

+1 Looks fantastic. The blue car at the end of the video looks particularly good.

[chris116]

I like it, I'll be suprised if its under £200k. The website was also good.

[Clint westwood]

Imo.

[clonmult]

Video is quite good, but it looks like they've nabbed the Top Gear production team - some of the shots look like they've been lifted direct from the show. I half expected to suddenly hear Clarkson say ".... until you do .... THIS".

And someone really should tell those chaps on their web team how to spell.

After the video, nice profile shot of the car, written above it :

some ferrari web fella said:

FF: Ferrari Revolution.
12 cilinders. 4 seats. 4 wheel drive.

But I do like the Sound section of the site. I may well leave that on repeat all afternoon ....