360 Stradale and other news
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During a short visit to Maranello last week, I spoke with a market manager at the factory and he confirmed the 360 Stradale (something like a road-legal version of the 360 Challenge with more power, less weight and cosmetic changes driven by improved aerodynamics and downforce - described by Luigi and Manu in more detail on PH) will be announced at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
He also said quite categorically that, contrary to rumours, there will be no all-new successor to the 360 this year and the eventual successor will not use the 4.2 litre Maserati engine. He didn't deny the possibility the 456 successor could be unveiled this year but doubted the all-new 575 successor would be out even in 2004.
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Ciao, Amar
He also said quite categorically that, contrary to rumours, there will be no all-new successor to the 360 this year and the eventual successor will not use the 4.2 litre Maserati engine. He didn't deny the possibility the 456 successor could be unveiled this year but doubted the all-new 575 successor would be out even in 2004.
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Ciao, Amar
The 360 Challenge Stradale just got announced on the Owners Site (www.owners.ferrari.com) with a photo that shows a modified, more aggressive, lower front and a bigger rear lip like the 575M.
The Challenge Stradale derives from the latest interpretation of the pure Ferrari tradition of making road cars directly derived from the race cars. With the Challenge Stradale the racing expertise comes from the Ferrari Challenge International Championships and the FIA GT races, where the 360 Challenge and 360 GT models are top protagonists, both in Europe and in the United States.
The strong links of the Challenge Stradale road car to racing are underlined by a significant weight reduction, obtained also through a sporty set up and additional aerodynamic contents, enhanced braking performance and F1-style gearbox.
The engine is the 3,586cc V8, with five valves per cylinder and titanium conrods, which secured a worldwide success to the 360 Modena and the 360 Spider. The all aluminium body and chassis are the ones designed and produced by Ferrari for the 360 Modena.
The colour of the car on the Ferrari stand in Geneva will be the new “Rosso Scuderia”, the same red of the Formula 1 cars, with decorations recalling Ferraris used in customer races of the past.
The Challenge Stradale derives from the latest interpretation of the pure Ferrari tradition of making road cars directly derived from the race cars. With the Challenge Stradale the racing expertise comes from the Ferrari Challenge International Championships and the FIA GT races, where the 360 Challenge and 360 GT models are top protagonists, both in Europe and in the United States.
The strong links of the Challenge Stradale road car to racing are underlined by a significant weight reduction, obtained also through a sporty set up and additional aerodynamic contents, enhanced braking performance and F1-style gearbox.
The engine is the 3,586cc V8, with five valves per cylinder and titanium conrods, which secured a worldwide success to the 360 Modena and the 360 Spider. The all aluminium body and chassis are the ones designed and produced by Ferrari for the 360 Modena.
The colour of the car on the Ferrari stand in Geneva will be the new “Rosso Scuderia”, the same red of the Formula 1 cars, with decorations recalling Ferraris used in customer races of the past.
Luigi,
Dealers are going to get briefed on the 360 Stradale's specs and details around February 12th in Maranello. Also the car may be displayed at the F1 car unveiling next Friday the 7th - will you be there? I'm planning to be there with camera in hand.
By the way there's a decent chance first deliveries may be delayed until September with RHD deliveries early in 2004. Production will not be limited to pre-set numbers. I'm thinking of ordering one!
Ciao, Amar
Dealers are going to get briefed on the 360 Stradale's specs and details around February 12th in Maranello. Also the car may be displayed at the F1 car unveiling next Friday the 7th - will you be there? I'm planning to be there with camera in hand.
By the way there's a decent chance first deliveries may be delayed until September with RHD deliveries early in 2004. Production will not be limited to pre-set numbers. I'm thinking of ordering one!
Ciao, Amar
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