Ferrari P4/5 Competizione version in the works?
Ferrari P4/5 Competizione - Click above for an image gallery
Remember Jim Glickenhaus' Ferrari P4/5? Unveiled at Pebble Beach back in 2006, the re-bodied Enzo was designed by Pininfarina to mimic the classic lines of the legendary 1967 Ferrari P4 racecar. With just a single example built, the P4/5 is truly a one-off design. Or so we thought. According to Glickenhaus' statements on the FerrariChat.com forum, he is undergoing preparations to construct a race version that would make its competition debut at the 2010 Nürburgring 24 hour race from May 13-16. Currently the plan is merely just that - a plan - and Glickenhaus admits that much has to be done before his vision becomes a reality. "There are a LOT of stars that would have to align for this to happen but it's not impossible," he stated.
The P4/5 Competizione, as it is being called, would be based on an entirely new car and would not be a conversion of the P4/5 road car. Glickenhaus hasn't given specifics about exactly which car would be used as the platform, but he did hint that it will "have a Ferrari chassis/vin#/engine and gearbox." The renderings you see here are merely Photoshopped versions of the road car, but an updated sketch and additional specifications should be coming in the next few weeks.
According to Glickenhaus, the leading factor preventing the proposal from coming to fruition is finding a major sponsor. Our guess is that time might become an issue as well, as eight months is a relatively short time to develop, build, and test a competitive racecar. Still, we wish Glickenhaus the best of luck, and hope to see another one of his dream cars on track in the near future.
Gallery: Ferrari P4/5 Competizione Renderings
Gallery: Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina
[Source: FerrariChat]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
pirate 2:08PM (9/28/2009)
:-D
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biggins 2:31PM (9/28/2009)
Eh, I've seen much better.
....wait, I don't mean that do I? I mean it looks absolutely GORGEOUS. I'd sell a child and a testicle to have a go in one of those.
Mr.TiredOfEconomicDownturn 3:24PM (9/28/2009)
@ biggins
Huh? Your wife will murder you and you won't be able to handle its awesomeness if you give up your manhood.
I suggest you sell your liver and rob a bank instead. Reply if interested in any assistance. We'll share the deal. :D
audi_arena 2:08PM (9/28/2009)
I have an errection.
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Patrick 2:15PM (9/28/2009)
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[reads article]
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[long pause and sigh]
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[grabs keys and wallet and runs to the store to play the lotto]
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:(
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adam1drift 2:22PM (9/28/2009)
LOL :)
+1
Jsingleton17 2:22PM (9/28/2009)
Dear God...
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zamafir 2:31PM (9/28/2009)
People like Glickenhaus, Alex Roy, anyone who makes their dream to race with the big boys a reality... that really makes my day :).
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Davin Black 3:29PM (9/28/2009)
Exactly. I was afraid that this one-off would be relegated to garagequeen status.
...well, it still is, since he's making a new one for racing duty, but still - awesome awesome awesome. I really wanna see this on the track.
Level 3:25PM (9/28/2009)
I know that first guy that paid a great deal of money to have a one off must be pist right about now lol, if the idea comes to reality i can almost bet there will be countless of kit cars that will soon come from it lol
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andrewadams777 3:52PM (9/28/2009)
Level - Jim G is the "first guy" and this is his idea! Why would he be pissed?
Mr. Black - The P4/5 is not a garage queen.
I would love to see this work out, good luck!!!
madgamer 4:17PM (9/28/2009)
"eight months is a relatively short time to develop, build, and test a competitive racecar" I agree, but not so much if they just re-skinned an fxx evo or something like that. I mean, it would be 90% of the way there from the get go.
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Reimer 5:33PM (9/28/2009)
I would to help see this get done,except there is a financial issue.....
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fmwso 6:32PM (9/28/2009)
that blue ferrari is really sweet looking, I love it!!!
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master_V12 11:12PM (9/28/2009)
One can dream.... and then wake up from that dream and cry
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RLQ 11:29PM (9/28/2009)
Pure sex.
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MikeInNC 8:06AM (9/29/2009)
One of the best looking Ferrari's of the past 25 years. Hands down.
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Spectacular Bid 11:38AM (9/29/2009)
Just lovely and if it gets the green light then it would be yet another positive move for Ferrari and inching a bit more towards supporting racing outside of F1.
Sixteen years ago the 333SP program was highly successful for everyone - fans, the sport, the factory, the buyers and the prancing horse's reputation by winning on the track.
There is no reason that Ferrari and Michelotto couldn't get this racer together and satisfy the hunger of a lot of very wealthy buyers.
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