Drove a Ferrari Superamerica today.

[MethodX]

Originally Posted by Peuty

But the problem there is that an Aston isn't as ugly as a hat full....

Well looks are subjective.
Astons all look like Jaguat clones to me.

[Pedro]

Originally Posted by Fev

Very very nice car, i love Ferrari's in black, not a very common colour for them and they always look the goods. I've been in the earlier "version" the Barchetta (pronounced Bar - ketta) and the sound is just amazing, makes you feel like your doing 100 when your really doing 40 :P

Yes, I don't know how many black Superamericas left the factory, but three red ones and this black one came to OZ. One of the red ones later went on to NZ.

I know what you mean about the sound, another very successful life long friend of mine in Sydney had three. A 308, a 360 Modena and an F430. I haven't driven them but I've been a passenger in all of them and like you say, when you put the boot in those Ferrari V8's that certain scream sends a shiver up your spine.

This Superamerica had a deep V12 growl but I didn't have an opportunity to really stick it up it so I don't know how it sounds at full noise.

[Peuty]

Originally Posted by MethodX

Well looks are subjective.
Astons all look like Jaguat clones to me.

All Ferrari's look like mutant clones to me.

Each to their own.

Actually, there is ONE exception to the rule, the F430.

[tex]

That's an impressive network of friends you have there Pedro.

And yeh, the car is pretty cool to.

Not my cup of tea, but then again, I'm not likely to ever have the coin to even contemplate the purchase, or lease of such exotic machinery. (Wipes drool off of desk)

And you shall never be forgiven for not letting those 400kw off the leash

Thanks for sharing mate, life long memory that one will be.....

[winkle]

Very cool car. Love the personalised plates.

[mik]

what no cup holders? .............only joking very nice indeed, whats the leather like ?

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by winkle

Very cool car. Love the personalised plates.

What's it mean? I tried to work it out.

[FlipXW]

Originally Posted by Stefan

What's it mean? I tried to work it out.

I got EN(n) ZO(zo) ferr(4)ar(r)i(i) enzo ferrari.

[charlie200]

Originally Posted by PhilXR8

I got EN(n) ZO(zo) ferr(4)ar(r)i(i) enzo ferrari.

Just about to say the same thing.

[bodes-sh]

Originally Posted by Stefan

What's it mean? I tried to work it out.

enzo ferrari...

(nz0) (fourre) NZ04RE

meh...

[Pedro]

Originally Posted by winkle

Very cool car. Love the personalised plates.

I was wondering when someone was going to remark on them. It took until winkle's post # 35. This is the 3rd Ferrari he's had them on ... 360, 430, and current Superamerica.

[axeray]

For me, it's the ciggies that make the car.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Peuty

But the problem there is that an Aston isn't as ugly as a hat full....

Here here, nothing against the fezza, but id take an AM anyday.

Something to remember anyway not many people would EVER get the chance to have a steer of something so exotic.

[Ives]

Fantastic piece of machine, isn't it?

[Pedro]

[QUOTE=51RTE]Here here, nothing against the fezza, but id take an AM anyday.

Something to remember anyway not many people would EVER get the chance to have a steer of something so exotic.[/QUOTE]


That's right 51RTE, and that's why I put the thread up.

Some of my network of friends have been very successful in life (all started with nothing) and when I was unexpectantly asked if I would like a steer, the first thing I did was take the photos at the start of this thread with the sole intention of posting my experience up here for all us enthusiasts to share.

[Pinch]

[QUOTE=Pedro]

Originally Posted by 51RTE

Here here, nothing against the fezza, but id take an AM anyday.

Something to remember anyway not many people would EVER get the chance to have a steer of something so exotic.[/QUOTE]


That's right 51RTE, and that's why I put the thread up.

Some of my network of friends have been very successful in life (all started with nothing) and when I was unexpectantly asked if I would like a steer, the first thing I did was take the photos at the start of this thread with the sole intention of posting my experience up here for all us enthusiasts to share.

Thanks, most of us do need to live vicariously! The best I have managed is parking a barristers early 2000's E55 AMG when I was a law clerk... but that was the BEST trip around the block ever!

[Pedro]

Originally Posted by Pinch

Thanks, most of us do need to live vicariously! The best I have managed is parking a barristers early 2000's E55 AMG when I was a law clerk... but that was the BEST trip around the block ever!

You got me there Pinch ... I was vaguely familiar with the word, but had to look it up to get the true meaning .... "experienced through somebody else rather than at first hand, by using sympathy or the power of the imagination".

Those E55 AMG's are quite something aren't they. That friend of mine in Sydney with the tree Ferrari's (see post #32) has one as his daily driver.

[phoon]

You are a lucky bugger Pedro, great car but I still cant work out why they gave it the shocker of a name "Superamerica". Should have called it Superitaly.

[MO]

Very nice Pedro.thanks for sharing.

[Rev28K]

Originally Posted by phoon

You are a lucky bugger Pedro, great car but I still cant work out why they gave it the shocker of a name "Superamerica". Should have called it Superitaly.

Because phrases like Superamerica & California are redolent with memories of some of the Ferraris of the 50's & 60's. They reused GTO (gran turisimo omoglamato) & GTO LM back in the 80's.

I always liked the idea of the adjustable tinted roof on the Superanerica and wonder why it hasn't appeared on many other cars (I think the vette and mercedes sl are the only other ones that use it)

[Pedro]

Originally Posted by Rev28K

Because phrases like Superamerica & California are redolent with memories of some of the Ferraris of the 50's & 60's. They reused GTO (gran turisimo omoglamato) & GTO LM back in the 80's.

I always liked the idea of the adjustable tinted roof on the Superanerica and wonder why it hasn't appeared on many other cars (I think the vette and mercedes sl are the only other ones that use it)

Little side story here:
For the information of those who don't know (like I didn't), the fold down roof on the Superamerica has a console dial adjuster that can change the roof panel from clear to dark (about 10 settings I think). When my mate bought the car it was still under warranty and the roof panel was playing up. After some failed attempts to make it work properly, it was replaced under warranty at a cost of ..... $45,000!!!!!!!! True!

[data_mine]

And that's why it's not on (m)any other cars.

[MO]

Originally Posted by Pedro

Little side story here:
For the information of those who don't know (like I didn't), the fold down roof on the Superamerica has a console dial adjuster that can change the roof panel from clear to dark (about 10 settings I think). When my mate bought the car it was still under warranty and the roof panel was playing up. After some failed attempts to make it work properly, it was replaced under warranty at a cost of ..... $45,000!!!!!!!! True!

Thats not hard to believe at all,back in the 70s the rear screen on a Jensen Interceptor was about $3000.00 and it was nothing special except for the curve of it.

[Quicksand]

Pedro, thanks for sharing, was great to read and see the photos. Were the F6 and the Ferrari ever in motion near each other on the road at the same time........?

>:-]

[BPXR6T]

Originally Posted by Pedro

Little side story here:
For the information of those who don't know (like I didn't), the fold down roof on the Superamerica has a console dial adjuster that can change the roof panel from clear to dark (about 10 settings I think). When my mate bought the car it was still under warranty and the roof panel was playing up. After some failed attempts to make it work properly, it was replaced under warranty at a cost of ..... $45,000!!!!!!!! True!

I get stressed about something breaking on my porsche. $45,000 for a sunroof is a whole new level of insanity!!!

Ed: but still nice car

[Pedro]

Originally Posted by Inducted_Breeze

Pedro, thanks for sharing, was great to read and see the photos. Were the F6 and the Ferrari ever in motion near each other on the road at the same time........?

>:-]

No, we went for a drive in the Ferrari first with me driving and then we took the F6 out with him driving.

I was only able to give the Ferrari a short blast on an on-ramp to the freeway and using the paddles I got to fourth and then had to brake to slow down to the 110km speed limit ... it was quite impressive.

Same with the F6, he was only able to give it a couple of bursts of acceleration, and both times it brought a big grin on his face. He was very impressed and reckoned it's a great car and he wasn't aware that F6's were that quick!

[Luke3000]

traditional h-box

[Pedro]

Originally Posted by Luke3000

traditional h-box

Are you asking a question??

If so you should notice in my post I refer to "paddles"

[[Tonko]]

Hope you didnt drop a smoke in it...

Someone mentioned no cupholders, i had to chuckle at the Bad Boys 1 flashback i got when they're in the porsche.

[VioletGT]

well lets get practicle here.... 1 in padle shift and 1 in manual... to easy