F430 Replacement: lightweight with turbo V8
Ferrari has promised to make its future products lighter and more mindful of the environment, and the first example of the Italian automaker's new direction will likely be the F430 replacement. This new Ferrari, code-named F142, is rumored to arrive towards the end of 2009 or early 2010. The vehicle will start out by weighing less than the F430, even the extra lightweight Scuderia model that tips the scales at 1250 kg. The Italian exotic could share technology and styling cues with the eco-friendly Mille Chili concept (above)from a year ago, which utilized lightweight and active aerodynamics to help reduce its CO2 emissions.
The F430's venerable 4.3L V8 is also rumored to be shrinking, but since it will still don the prancing horse, we're pretty sure it won't lose much in the way of power. CAR Magazine believes that Ferrari has turned to direct injection and turbocharging to make up for any loss in the new engine's displacement. The F142 also won't have a soft-top Spyder option, instead for a psuedo-convertible setup with hard panels. New Ferrari models don't typically decrease in price, and with all this added technology the price of the F142 is expected to easily exceed that of the F430. Ferrari wants to reduce emissions by 40% by 2012, and with lighter materials and a smaller engine, the F142 could be the Italian supercar the Sierra Club has been waiting for.
[Source: CAR Magazine]
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Dasupersprint 11:42AM (10/28/2008)
I never understood what's so amazing by this cardboard mini-Enzo.
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srDRIVEN 11:46AM (10/28/2008)
thank you, exactly what i was thinking
2004m3driver 11:58AM (10/28/2008)
It would be fun to have a chubby Enzo. Its like a Japanese anime version. Then I can pick up Kawaii chicks.
JZeke 12:04PM (10/28/2008)
Its supposed to be representational of the scale of the next-generation Ferrari Super car. Its a scaled down Enzo because they didn't want to allude to potential styling of future cars, just the size and packaging.
What would be nice is if the pictures that were publicized made it clear exactly how much smaller the Milli Chilli was next to the Enzo. Instead it just looks like an oversize scale model in some sort of show display.
Gomi 12:04PM (10/28/2008)
Looks pretty sweet... and don't worry, I'm sure the real one will not be made of cardboard.
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Mobius_1 3:08PM (10/28/2008)
Cardboard is lightweight, right? :P
why not the LS2LS7? 12:17PM (10/28/2008)
Not sure why the engine has to make so much power. Ferraris sold their mid-engine models for a long time without a ton of power, they got by on good looks and great handling.
It'll be interesting to see how this Ferrari-Lotus turns out.
I don't really expect to see a 1250kg V8 Ferrari come by. Ferrari would have to return to the crappy interiors of yore to accomplish that, and I can't see them doing that.
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Quattrofan 12:35PM (10/28/2008)
There is this thing called progress you know?! New composite & carbon fiber materials etc.... Just sayin....
why not the LS2LS7? 1:31PM (10/28/2008)
Yeah. And side impact standards. And roof crush standards. And pedestrian impact standards.
zamafir 12:19PM (10/28/2008)
Ferrari going with a blown eight and lighter weight. well durh. it's the f40 gt all over again. good 'news'.
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tenfifteen 12:55PM (10/28/2008)
F40 GT? Did Enzo sneak one in on us? I'm not aware of such a car.
The 288 GTO came first anyhow.
zamafir 12:41PM (10/28/2008)
Sneak? no. they raced, very well. i last saw one at auction at pebble a few years ago. Michelotto built 7, it's just a faster more powerful F40
Dunc 12:53PM (10/28/2008)
I believe you are thinking of the F40 LM...? not sure though
tenfifteen 12:59PM (10/28/2008)
Yes, they were either the GTE or GTLM.
Anyhow, since the article is talking about the F430's replacement, not the F430 GT, so I don't see how the F40 GT(E or LM) is germane.
larry a 12:23PM (10/28/2008)
a boosted ferrari, i like where this is heading
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