Tid-bits about the replacement for the Ferrari F430 have been floating around the web for several months now, with the New Year bringing new details. Internally dubbed the F142, the newest Ferrari promises to be one of the fastest and most eco-friendly yet.
The F430 replacement will be the first of the so-called ‘green’ Ferraris, with a heavy emphasis on lighter weight and smaller displacement. In fact, several sources have indicated that the new model will weigh less than the current F430 Scuderia. While this equation for lower CO2 emissions should make environmentalists a bit happier, it will also put a smile on enthusiasts’ faces as it means better acceleration, braking and overall performance.
Details on the F142’s powerplant remain scarce, but there are a few signs pointing to a smaller displacement V8 fitted with at least one turbocharger, possibly even two. Direct-injection will also be part of the equation, which should further up performance while simultaneously reducing emissions. Don’t be surprises to see a sub-4L V8 cranking out 500+ horsepower.
Power will likely be sent to the rear wheels via the same dual-clutch transmission that debuted in the California. Ferrari’s racing developed regenerative braking could also be part of the F142’s package, making it all that much greener.
The arrival of the F142 – although that name likely won’t be used on the production model – will see Ferrari moving this class of car up-scale. Whereas the current F430 lists from about the same price as the new California, Ferrari will price the F430-replacement above the California, clearly differentiating the two models.
Although early reports suggested the F430 successor would be available as a hardtop convertible, FerrariChat.com says no such model is in the works. In fact, no convertible version of the F142 is planned at the moment, leaving the California as Ferrari’s lone open-air option.
Ferrari has yet to release any images of the new car, but those that have seen it say it is a truly radical design. Expect a futuristic look featuring some classic Ferrari lines.
No official word from Ferrari on when we will see the new car, but insiders say the F142 will make its debut sometime around October, making a Frankfurt Motor Show reveal a distinct possibility.
02/04, 10:57 AM
posted by:
Z06ified
Sounds good, except for the price and the “green” thing. Who cares if a Ferrari is “green”?
02/04, 11:06 AM
posted by:
fan
so, if nobody cares, what wrong will it do if it IS green and it DOES help reduce fuel-consumption? and if ferrari proves they can built a supercar that goes green, maybe some of its tech will go into everydays cars… and thats not just the green part, but maybe also some of the sports-part..
so why bash them?
02/04, 11:07 AM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
i agree, i would not care if my ferrari was a gas hog or anything!
02/04, 11:08 AM
posted by:
A4
light weight is the clear future of performance, this would make sense whether or not they wanted to go green.
02/04, 11:55 AM
posted by:
Dante_JoseCuervo
Hmmm, a smaller displacement engine? Could this mean something like the V8 from the 360? Fit that with a nice supercharger and it’ll sound… amazing. As for the whole green thing, that’s not a bad thing and the light weight is always a plus. After all, what Ferrari owner would complain about better performance?
02/04, 11:59 AM
posted by:
joshthenurse
The truth is, internal combustion is such an inefficient process compared to, say, an electric engine. Forget the green part- from a performance stand point, it seems to make sense. The Tesla Roadster, for example, makes 100% of its torque at 0 rpm. I’m surprised supercar manufacturers haven’t tried to harness alternative fuel technologies already. The fact that the car is greener is a bonus, but like many people say, people who buy Ferraris aren’t overly concerned with the price of fuel when filling up their cars.
02/04, 12:17 PM
posted by:
cocksterS
@ Joshthenurse: SSC reputedly has the worlds fastest electric vehicle in the works. For more electric, check out UK-based Lightning’s new GT–a very sexy, and very fast specimen. Koenigsegg’s CCXR is biofuel capable, and, I believe, so is a version of SSC’s ultimate aero
.
I think electric, or perhaps, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are the future of personal transport and performance-enthusiast driving alike. But for me, there’s nothing like the smell, sound, and feel of burning a little bit of petrified dinosaur, whether forced induction or normally aspirated.
02/04, 12:23 PM
posted by:
Borat
joshthenurse, not quite true. In the beginning of last century there “ladies carriages” – electric cars for ladies to visit each other for tea. I learned about it from Jay Leno show. He has a sample. Range was 10-15 miles and it was clean and did not require to change oil.
Internal combustion may not be the most efficient, but the cheapest form of portable energy. If you think that electricity travels without losses via grid, before it gets into your batteries, you are mistaken. Not to mention that we can generate relatively small amount of electricity via solar, wind and hydro power. Most of electricity comes from coal burning plants. Efficient? not really.
02/04, 12:24 PM
posted by:
zfenderguy
Agree with ^ 100%
02/04, 12:25 PM
posted by:
zfenderguy
OK meant for ****sterS, but agree with Borat too
02/04, 12:26 PM
posted by:
yarddog82abn
A green Ferrari?….
02/04, 12:35 PM
posted by:
cocksterS
A guy in my building already has a green Lamborghini…’Verde Ithica Metallic’ I think it’s called
02/04, 3:06 PM
posted by:
DCG3
Internal combustion may not be the most efficient but it shure is the most fun and exciting way to get arround i mean what would you rather listen to as you drive along, a thumbing V8, a barking V10 maybe the screams from a V12 or the whur of a tin can opener……… “petrol is passion” **yarddog your right green is a rubbish color for a ferrari***
02/05, 3:21 AM
posted by:
Veda
Having to waste time filling up gas so often has a negative impact towards luxury at least for busy people like me. Those who say Ferrari shouldn’t go green probably still hasn’t own a new Ferrari yet as their mentality sounds like those without the ability to pay house mortgage.
02/05, 3:21 AM
posted by:
fan
will listening to a bubbling v8 or a purring v12 still sound so good when not being able to pass an EV?
not saying i dont like the sound of a petro-fuel engine, but its days may end… MAY i am saying; and wed be dumbfounded if we didnt make sure mobility is still an option, when the last drop of gas has been sucked from the wells…
02/05, 5:39 AM
posted by:
peter g
Make it light, fast and furious and make it run on…hydrogen?
02/05, 11:46 AM
posted by:
davebo
I would love a green Ferrari…
or a yellow Ferrari, or a blue Ferrari. Someone just please give me a Ferrari.
02/05, 7:42 PM
posted by:
Pazzo Canguri
I cannot beleive the crap i am reading hearing every day & around the world….get it through your thick heads this world has been around for BILIONS of years, to think that we small amount of humans have directly caused the irreversable damage to the earth in the space of say 50years IS A JOKE…you people have been brainwashed into thinking if we go green on these cars, SHAZAM the world will be fixed….In thousands of areas around the whole world their a parts/caves/waterways/ etc etc that humans cannot go due to the fact the the gases that are coming straight from the earths centre and core will kill you without proper breathing apparatus….yes this earth produces gases, liquids than can kill any human very easily…..not to mention the most powerful killer in this earth…the sun….you spend 15minutes in the sun you get burnt right…..from a sun that is BILLIONSSSSS OF MILESSSS AWAY……something that powerful can have deadly affects on skin, and thier is NOTHING on this planet you can change that can stop that sort power ….How ignorant do we think we are that we can reverse or slow mothernature….????SO PEOPLE….stop and think what crap persons like AL Gore put out and realise this earth is here to stay…..
I am not for one minute saying, stop recycling or dump your crap in the ocean, but please stop with the doom and gloom BS and tell me if i dont buy a piece of CRAP HYBRID that a bird in portugal wont be able to fark anymore because its too hot on his testicles……..PLEASE…so much BS…..
One last thing does anyone realise that the earth actually reproduces oil????i that is fact…so dont give me any greif….I know my views wont go down so well with most of you, but hey I DONT GIVE AS SHEET…..It’s my opinion and last i heard every man has the right to his own say……
Go ferrari go…..
ahahahha
02/26, 12:12 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
What’s the difference between a pigeon and an investment banker?
A pigeon can still make a deposit on a Ferrari!
12/08, 10:33 AM
posted by:
fbtiger01
Every super car company other there, or any car company is trying to be green. Only Lamborghini trying to KILL US
SAVE US FERRARI