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Detroit, 6:46 AM
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08/28/09
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I love the rest of the design, but if I got one, first thing that I'd do is get rid of that stupid third exhaust port. It has two banks of cylinders, not three.
08/27/09
Also, at 1:48 Paolo Pininfarina describes the rear "that is containing two exhaust pipes and a central pipe"... which can only be FOR DRAGON USAGE!
08/27/09
After all that in-depth, collaborative work expending 1000s of man-hours btwn engineers and stylists, the driver's cockpit ends up looking like an expensive gaming console.
(pic #10)
08/27/09
On the last 458 thread, someone postulated that because the car was the first mid-engined Ferrari out in a couple generations that didn't look terrible, we all thought it was gorgeous. Kudos to them for the insight.
The 458 is like seeing a decent girl after being in prison for 10 years - they all look good. But now that I look it over closely; blech.
The overall silhouette is beautiful, looking something like a softened version of the Enzo. But then you start noticing the rather odd details. Why are there so many vents on the front, but no scoops to break up the side of the body? Same goes for the rear; there is just too much going on. And those taillights make me think about the California which makes me feel all punchy.
The side and the interior are the only good views. Oh F355, I'll never meet anyone like you again....
08/27/09
Oh and I'm not crazy about the headlights on this car.
08/27/09
08/27/09
"The right-hand satellite pod on the dash incorporates controls for the infotainment, the Bluetooth connection, sat-nav, digital speedo and rear parking camera."
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08/27/09
I like my cars lightweight, not aneroxic.
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08/27/09
I'm sorry, it's just that I don't understand what it is about this car that is even remotely attractive.
08/27/09
08/27/09
But your point is taken. The 458 is TV sex. The 8C is movie sex. Both are idealized and have unrealistically good lighting, but you could watch the 8C on an IMAX screen and still make your date blush. On the 458 you'd start to notice the grainy film...
08/27/09
08/27/09
the roofline reminds me of the bubbliness of the early 90's Neons - seems too high for a sleek sexy supercar
Thank you for putting that into words so well. As it happens, I completely agree; the 458 is just horribly mis-proportioned.
08/27/09
The first I've seen on a new car in .......I can't remember.
I hope that sets a trend.
08/27/09
As far as the start button on the steering, I have never thought, "I wish these cheapo auto companies would put a big red start button on the steering wheel?", seems like a big gimmicky thing to me.
08/27/09
"The right-hand satellite pod on the dash incorporates controls for the infotainment, the Bluetooth connection, sat-nav, digital speedo and rear parking camera."
08/27/09
08/27/09
But the headlights remind me of when you're ironing your shirt, and you accidentally crease it...and you can't set the damn thing straight again.
The front grille is distressingly bland, the rear end reminds me of the front of a train, and although it looks cool, having all the controls on the steering wheel rather than stalks would drive me crazy.
Still, its hips, engine and view from above are very sexy.
08/27/09