GENEVA REVIEW - PART 6

Brilliant

Weeks before the show the first images dripped into the media and I thought "wow, what a strong design theme". It is remarkable how, over the last couple of years, Ferrari has managed to renew its product portfolio and design language. After the rather baroque Scaletti and California the Italia and FF are pretty crisp and fresh. I like the silhouette and proportions of the FF, not so much its size. The 456 Italia with its light stance and strong shoulder theme  combines aerodynamics with aesthetics.

The F12 is the third member with this new attitude of the prancing horse. Interesting to see how the edginess of the front softens towards the rear. The most brilliant feature though is the air channel between the bonnet and the flanks. A functional aerodynamic feature that determines the theme of the F12 and underlines the capsule like cabin. An overall idea molded into metal and truly inspired on racing heritage/experience. Forward looking Italian "flare", thumbs up!

-Matt.

Comments

[Geert]

It is indeed a great relief to witness that Ferarri finally is offering stylistically sound and interesting cars again. Also nice (albeit sad at the same time) how Pininfarina is pushing itself to its limits by going back to coachbuilding and therewith reviving the old glory days of the marque on two fronts (Glickenhaus P4/5, Chris Rea's BB revival). Love it.

[Geert]

PS: nice one on the (almost..?) lined up bottom left pic. Sometimes you have to look twice to see the detail in these brilliant squares of yours. Impressive how that scallop compo still works together with the bottom right pic. And that one again with the center pic! Just noticed the grey backdrop top right too... (Oh well... endless pleasure with these - lol)

[Fab]

Fabulous Square for a cool car. I also like the Ferrari Renaissance since the 458 a lot. I was surprised about the size in reality, but it is the top range car, so why not. And my god who doesn't want to have 730hp in his car? I am really looking forward to see the new Enzo!