Ferrari Boss Promises – “NO FOUR DOOR MODELS”
October 6, 2008
Speculation about Ferrari building a sedan has repeatedly cropped up over the past couple decades, and Ferrari denies it every time it does. As Aston Martin, Porsche and now Lamborghini have been working on four-door cars lately, the idea that Ferrari might has gained even more traction. It looks like the Sultan of Brunei will have to continue relying on Pininfarina and other coach builders for his four-door Ferraris. Today in Paris, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo applied full carbon brakes to that theory as he stated in no uncertain terms that as long as he was holding the top office at the sports car maker, “We will never do a four-door.” Wtih Ferrari selling its sports cars and GTs as fast as they can be built, Montezemolo is content to let corporate sibling Maserati handle the task of building exotic Italian four-doors.
While Ferrari owners are by definition people of considerable means, they and the company are still not immune to modern realities when it comes to both fuel prices and environmental regulation. At this years Detroit Auto Show, Ferrari displayed an F430 Spyder that could run on E85 ethanol. Similarly, the F1 side of the house is currently developing a kinetic energy recovery (KERS) hybrid drive system that, like current semi-automatic transmissions, could migrate to production vehicles. According to Montezemolo, Ferrari will not be building a V10 engine either as an upgrade to the V8 or downgrade from the V12.
Article By: Sam Abuelsamid of AutoBlog
Source: Automobile via AutoBlog
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Well, if Ferarri, finds out that it cannot sell as much 2 doors supercars as well as Lamborghini, and pressure from shareholders, that would be interesting. Since last time Ferarri did say they neer need to make 4 door cars because of heritage or some things like that. It is even stated in countless magazines and books. But then again, to be historic, they should have one. Even if it was one off. My favouite the 456GT which is a 2+2 looks great and is somewhat a clear indication of what they want to persue.
They could sall they want. But sometimes, money speaks louder!
i tot the scaglietti was a 2+2 version also…
no four door on ferrari please
I like this part…”"…..Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo applied full carbon brakes to that theory as he stated in no uncertain terms that ….” …a full carbon brakes…r u kidding me?!! it is hillarious!!! hahahha!!
Next we can have another one that goes “GT wing assisted brakes on that statement.” hahaha.