Filed under: Sports/GTs, Ferrari, Rendered Speculation
Rendered Speculation: Ferrari California Mondial
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Plucked straight from the imagination of one talented Ferrari fan, we have here a rendering of what a possible sportier edition of the upcoming Ferrari California might look like. While the newest Prancing Horse has yet to hit the show floor, this proposed version would potentially appeal to those who want their exclusive exotics as exclusive as possible. Somewhat like what Ferrari did with the Challenge Stradale and Scuderia versions of the 360 and F430 respectively, this California variant would conceivably get a slight horsepower boost, some distinctive visual cues and presumably a higher price tag befitting its limited edition nature. While we have to say that the overall look is definitely sporty and tasteful, this is pure speculation right now. While the CS and Scuderia could trace their existence to the Ferrari Challenge Series race cars, there is no word yet that Ferrari plans any such series for the California. If Ferrari doesn't build its own version, perhaps one of the tuners will. Hamman, Mansory, Novitec? Are you listening?
[Source: CGI via WorldCarFans]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Will 11:36AM (6/04/2008)
That looks quite stupendous. I prefer the California's aesthetics with the top up and it's even better with a true hardtop and that color scheme.
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carsteve 11:43AM (6/04/2008)
Nice job to whoever rendered this. Looks awesome.
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ML 11:56AM (6/04/2008)
Nice try to whomever rendered this version, but it's still an ugly car.
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Red 12:40PM (6/04/2008)
It's not the most attractive Ferrari ever, but whomever put this together did a far better job than the person that penned the car it's based on. A lot less "lipstick on the pig" than some recent attempts. *cough cough*
ML 12:54PM (6/04/2008)
Actually Red, I still don't agree. To me, Ferrari hasn't produced a good-looking car in a long time. A friend of mine has a late 60s 365 GT Ferrari and a Lamborghini Miura, both of which ARE good-looking cars. Ferrari's newest designs try to capture all of the brands cliches, but miss the mark. It's time for Ferrari to try a new direction in styling their line. Give some design house other than Pininfarina a shot at coming up with a look for the 21st century(!).
Daniel 3:08PM (6/04/2008)
I agree, but not that long ago. IMO the 360 was the last great looking one. I even really like the 430, but it went downhill since then.
mikomi 11:57AM (6/04/2008)
Wow, that's really nice. The intake vents on the fender almost look out of place because of the sharp angles, but overall, I'm loving the proportions. i'm loving it, even more if you delete the hood air inlet.
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xpolarx 11:59AM (6/04/2008)
Looks better...still don't love it, though.
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RG 1:57PM (6/04/2008)
I dont see them going with a sporty special edition as much as I see them going with a more luxurious edition. Throw in some fitted luggage, a photo voltaic roof and a little power boost is a lot more feasible than a stripped down screamer.
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wormyguy 5:15PM (6/04/2008)
Make it a coupe first.
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Mobius_1 12:49AM (6/05/2008)
I hope that sportier version is a hardtop, like a real baby 599, or actually, they should make a special version of the 599
btw it's Hamann
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Alex 10:40AM (6/05/2008)
Mansory can keep their damn hand off that and every other car. I can't stand their awful work.
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