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Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:49 am
by GG.
ZedLeg wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:42 am
What it looks or drives like doesn’t matter to the folk who’ll buy it, it’s just The New Thing.
It’s probably fine that companies are making billions a year from the same tiny group of people though. No signs of danger there.
The UK government thinks it’s a safe and stable business plan…
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:51 am
by duncs500
I actually kinda like it from most angles that don't involve the front. It's brutal looking, but not in a bad way. Front just ruins it sadly.
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:59 am
by ZedLeg
GG. wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:49 am
ZedLeg wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:42 am
What it looks or drives like doesn’t matter to the folk who’ll buy it, it’s just The New Thing.
It’s probably fine that companies are making billions a year from the same tiny group of people though. No signs of danger there.
The UK government thinks it’s a safe and stable business plan…
They also think forcing people who can’t work into work is a good idea though.
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:36 am
by Jobbo
duncs500 wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:51 am
I actually kinda like it from most angles that don't involve the front. It's brutal looking, but not in a bad way. Front just ruins it sadly.
The front isn't great, agreed. The rest of it looks to me like any of those GT1 versions of normal cars from about 25 years ago, but without the big rear wing. Merc CLK-GTR for instance. They were all fairly good looking. I'd rather have an Elise GT1 as a car never to be driven and just looked at though.
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:40 am
by ZedLeg
Yeah, the slab sides and small bubble cockpit give it that look. That and the front aero made me think of Glickenhaus.
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:42 am
by Simon
Jobbo wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:36 am
duncs500 wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:51 am
I actually kinda like it from most angles that don't involve the front. It's brutal looking, but not in a bad way. Front just ruins it sadly.
The front isn't great, agreed. The rest of it looks to me like any of those GT1 versions of normal cars from about 25 years ago, but without the big rear wing. Merc CLK-GTR for instance. They were all fairly good looking. I'd rather have an Elise GT1 as a car never to be driven and just looked at though.
Front reminds me of the 512M for some reason - the lights probably. Not its best angle.
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:44 am
by GG.
Someone posted photos this morning of it next to pictures of an F40 and from the side and back you can see what they were aiming for. The front is not anywhere near as shapely and does ruin the effect, as others have noted.
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:47 am
by Ascender
ZedLeg wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:40 am
Yeah, the slab sides and small bubble cockpit give it that look. That and the front aero made me think of Glickenhaus.
It's those weird front/side aero pieces with the very straight vertical lines which make it look a bit awkward from that front 3/4 angle. Rest of it looks pretty good though I think.
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:51 am
by GG.
Also annoying they've named it after a 3 series BMW.
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 10:29 am
by dinny_g
Form really does does follow function in modern supercars.
While I'm sure it's a incredible machine and capable of enormous speeds with amazing dynamics, isn't really a looker.
Last good looking Supercar IMO is the 918
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 10:43 am
by ZedLeg
I like form following function tbh, I think Ferrari have been on great form recently.
The new V12 thing is lovely and the 296 is a looker too.
Wait, it’s the other way round I like, function following form. Is that what you meant Dinny?
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 6:51 pm
by nuttinnew
I may have missed it, have they said why it's limited to just 799 (+ Spiyderperta, + CXXT, + etc)?
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 6:51 pm
by dinny_g
Yes, £3.5m cars should look beautiful first, even if it means only 800hp and 200 mph
Not have 1200 hp, go 250mph but as a result, look horrible
I get that it’s Top Trumps for the owners if these types of cars. Mostest wins but not for me
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:39 pm
by Sundayjumper
dinny_g wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 6:51 pm
Yes, £3.5m cars should look beautiful first, even if it means
only 800hp and 200 mph
Not have 1200 hp, go 250mph but as a result, look horrible
I get that it’s Top Trumps for the owners if these types of cars. Mostest wins but not for me
Hopefully they'll let you have your deposit back.
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:46 pm
by dinny_g
I told them to keep it. It’s only loose change anyway
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2024 9:49 am
by ZedLeg
Some (me) would argue that the best looking Ferrari (288 GTO) is form following function as it’s a 308 chopped up to go racing.
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2024 9:50 am
by ZedLeg
ZedLeg wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 10:43 am
I like form following function tbh, I think Ferrari have been on great form recently.
The new V12 thing is lovely and the 296 is a looker too.
Wait, it’s the other way round I like, function following form. Is that what you meant Dinny?
Turns out I was right the first time, apparently my brain was off when I was trying to work this out
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2024 10:58 am
by dinny_g
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2024 8:57 pm
by jamcg
Re: Ferrari F80
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2024 9:09 am
by IanF
F80 sounds like a fighter jet
