prinzSD455

In many comparisons between Ferrari and Corvettes, it's often said that the Vette borrows shape and styling cues from Ferrari. I just got my Car and Driver with the Ferrari F12 review and here is a quote from the article:

"The end result is a car that looks like the offspring of an FF and a 599. It's unmistakably Ferrari, although the proportions are very CORVETTE -LIKE". I just found it amusing that they mentioned the Vette in a Ferrari review. Obviously I am not saying that Ferrari borrowed anything from the Vette, but merely observing that the Corvette was mentioned in the review of a new Ferrari.

Also, the illustration of the F12 on page 42 looks a lot like what we have seen in the preview illustrations of the C7.

What are your thoughts?

John T

I completely agree that there are similarities in design ( except for the air bridge on the hood). Thank God the C7 will be smaller.

Paulchristian

Yes, I see the similarities...but then again, I have always seen similarities between the exterior design or Ferrari and Corvette. Nothing new now with the introduction of the F12...

BluegrassMotorsport

I don't see too many similarities myself. But if you were too look at the suspension of the F12, I bet many things would look familiar.

BlueOx

Maybe when I see the real C7 and F12 side by side it will have some resemblance but I ain't seein' any major resemblance yet.

uxojerry

The C6 performance derivatives have managed to earn an unrivaled performance reputation. There was a recent comparison test between a Mclaren, Ferrari and Corvette. The ZR1 came in second. The Zr1 was half the price of the competition.

There were no complaints about the Corvette interior other than it was not as plush as the others. What an achievement for GM to have earned that kind of reputation. Maybe F12 cues were copied from the C6, lol.

zland

I prefer the 458....but I doubt the C7 will look like that one.

BlueOx

When you see a F12 in person, you won't think it looks anything like a C6.
THen again, someone around here thinks the C7 looks like a 90's Nissan 300ZX...

John T

I know quite a few that would not know the difference between the F12 and the 599

There could be confusion between the FF and the F12

The devil is in the details and the C7 does share details with the F12

BlueOx

Sorry man, anyone who has visual confusion between the FF and the F12 is in need of cataract surgery.

John T

Hey Ox,
Just because you took that picture and probably shook hands with Enzo's son, Piero, doesn't mean you are a Ferraristi !! Haha

BlueOx

That is very true...but the FF is pretty different animal from the F12. The front clip is a LITTLE similar but after that its pretty easy to tell the diff.

John T

Ah ha...that is the term I was looking for " the front clip ". I think that will be somewhat similar to the C7.

John T

Off subject but I think that FF would look real slick with a neat rack on the roof..

BlueOx

I think the C7 lights might have a Ferrari-like shape. Beyond that, once you see that F12 hood with the deep air channels leading to the 'air-bridge', it is very different than anything I have seen. Very strange stuff but the car overall is very cool.

BlueOx

I think it looks pretty neat without one. It has a pretty sizable trunk and the 2+2 is a really beautiful interior.

Paulchristian

What were they thinking? The FF has got to be the ugliest car Ferrari ever produced! It looks like one of those older BMW Z3 Coupes. Ranks right up there with the Porsche Panamera.

z edge

this car is so hot

Paulchristian

I agree with the C7 sharing a similar front lights shape with the F12. Not only this, but the slope to which they lay on the bodywork should also be similar.

BlueOx

Well, guess we'll have to agree to disagree about this one. I think it is absolutely gorgeous, especially in person. BTW, there have been a lot of ugly Ferraris. The California is one of them, IMHO.

I think it is a lot better proportioned than the Z3 coupes and the Panamera.