The car in the photo may look like a misshapen 612, but underneath that disguise is the replacement for the current Ferrari 575M.
Several names for the 575M's successor, internally designated as F139, have floated around with some rumors suggesting it will keep the Maranello name while others predict it will appear as the 600 Imola.
Whatever it's called, this new GT will borrow extensively from the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, incorporating a shorter version of the latter's aluminum spaceframe chassis into its construction. The Imola will also use the Scaglietti's front-midengine layout.
Smaller, but more sprightly than the Scaglietti, the 600 Imola will feature a longer wheelbase than the 575M, enhancing both handling and stability. In terms of size and price, the Imola will be placed between the F430 and the 612 Scaglietti in Ferrari's lineup, although it should weigh in close to the Scaglietti at around 4,000 pounds.
Designed by Pininfarina, it's not yet certain how much the Imola will resemble the Scaglietti, although it has been suggested that this new Ferrari vehicle will incorporate such intriguing features as protruding wing mirrors into its design. In terms of interior dimensions, the Imola will also top the 575M with greater cabin and luggage space than the outgoing model.
The Imola is said to be a much sportier performer than the Scaglietti, thanks to its scaled-down size and revised suspension. This upcoming two-seater will also feature a retuned version of the Scaglietti's engine, which improves upon the latter's V12 with a boost from 5.75 to 6.0 liters. The horsepower should register in the range of 580 to 600, making the Imola more powerful than the Scaglietti, but less so than the Enzo.
Expect to see a clutchless manual transmission incorporated into the Imola's drivetrain, which should easily allow the car to make zero to 60 in the 4-second range.
Look for the debut of the production version around this time next year.
Several names for the 575M's successor, internally designated as F139, have floated around with some rumors suggesting it will keep the Maranello name while others predict it will appear as the 600 Imola.
Whatever it's called, this new GT will borrow extensively from the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, incorporating a shorter version of the latter's aluminum spaceframe chassis into its construction. The Imola will also use the Scaglietti's front-midengine layout.
Smaller, but more sprightly than the Scaglietti, the 600 Imola will feature a longer wheelbase than the 575M, enhancing both handling and stability. In terms of size and price, the Imola will be placed between the F430 and the 612 Scaglietti in Ferrari's lineup, although it should weigh in close to the Scaglietti at around 4,000 pounds.
Designed by Pininfarina, it's not yet certain how much the Imola will resemble the Scaglietti, although it has been suggested that this new Ferrari vehicle will incorporate such intriguing features as protruding wing mirrors into its design. In terms of interior dimensions, the Imola will also top the 575M with greater cabin and luggage space than the outgoing model.
The Imola is said to be a much sportier performer than the Scaglietti, thanks to its scaled-down size and revised suspension. This upcoming two-seater will also feature a retuned version of the Scaglietti's engine, which improves upon the latter's V12 with a boost from 5.75 to 6.0 liters. The horsepower should register in the range of 580 to 600, making the Imola more powerful than the Scaglietti, but less so than the Enzo.
Expect to see a clutchless manual transmission incorporated into the Imola's drivetrain, which should easily allow the car to make zero to 60 in the 4-second range.
Look for the debut of the production version around this time next year.
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