Will Ferrari ever have a AWD model?

[axl]

Since we would need to apply for permission from mata for a TFC, tot it'd be easier to let off steam like this...

(Referring to non-SUV models, ie. if they ever come up with one...)

GP essay qn of the day. Discuss!

 

[centurion]

Re: Will Ferrari ever have a AWD model?

No need long GP essay lah, they already have the tech for it:

Report: Ferrari readies four-wheel drive

From my limited knowledge, the only market really demanding AWD for powerful cars is the USA for the quick trip during winter. But Ferrari has really no problem selling its cars right now, only has problems with production capacity. Once that's solved, it will need to apply the AWD to boost sales in the USA.

And now with the AWD, they can supply the demanding middle east customers with a custom model at humoungous cost on demand. From grapevine reports, there are 2 AWD F430 today at least. For desert sand probably.

 

[axl]

Re: Will Ferrari ever have a AWD model?

Forgot to add... googled sources doesn't count! HAH.

F!

Reading now...

 

[Crufty Dusty]

Re: Will Ferrari ever have a AWD model?

From my limited knowledge, the only market really demanding AWD for powerful cars is the USA for the quick trip during winter. But Ferrari has really no problem selling its cars right now, only has problems with production capacity. Once that's solved, it will need to apply the AWD to boost sales in the USA.

Disagree. According to [SIZE=-1]an interview with Luca di Montezemolo a year or so ago[/SIZE] Ferrari is content with limiting production so that "perceived desirability" (see the Audi R8 thread) will protect this marque from price wars. It has been part of Ferrari's philosophy for ages.

If Ferrari are researching AWD perhaps they are anticipating (precipitating?) some F1 rules changes or getting ready a powerful engine that needs AWD (obvious). :nehnehhh:

 

[centurion]

Re: Will Ferrari ever have a AWD model?

Disagree. According to [SIZE=-1]an interview with Luca di Montezemolo a year or so ago[/SIZE] Ferrari is content with limiting production so that "perceived desirability" (see the Audi R8 thread) will protect this marque from price wars. It has been part of Ferrari's philosophy for ages.

If Ferrari are researching AWD perhaps they are anticipating (precipitating?) some F1 rules changes or getting ready a powerful engine that needs AWD (obvious). :nehnehhh:

that's right too. I guess then, to maintain the perceived desirability, they have to get a great 0-60 time, thus 4WD.

But really, if I were living in the NY State area, I'd really want 4WD just in case it blizzards without warning.

 

[SMYUEN]

Re: Will Ferrari ever have a AWD model?

i need to OT... whats the difference between a blizzard and a snowstorm? or are they the same?

 

[centurion]

Re: Will Ferrari ever have a AWD model?

i need to OT... whats the difference between a blizzard and a snowstorm? or are they the same?

to me, always treated this way: Snowstorm is the superset, blizzard is the severe subset.

I will call a snowstorm a blizzard if at the sides of the road there's a foot of snow.

 

[Shaun]

Re: Will Ferrari ever have a AWD model?

Engines are getting bigger to make competitive power at reasonable cost and still be reliable. Supposedly Ferrari is talking of a 5.4L.