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Spy shots taken recently around the
streets of Modena and at the Fiorano test track offer the closest look yet at
the replacement for the Ferrari 360 Modena, which is expected to debut early
next year.
Launched in 1999, the much-loved
Ferrari 360 Modena is currently undergoing a technical upgrade and visual
makeover. The sportscar marque’s new “mainstream” sports car, which is due to
debut next year, will fight back at the recently launched 500bhp V10 Lamborghini
Gallardo.
The new evolutionary shape, much
more bulbous and aggressive than the 360 Modena can be clearly seen.
The increased wheel arches will enable larger 19-inch wheels and a wider track
width at both the front and rear axles to be offered, while new alloy wheels
will be made with Ferrari's trademark starfish pattern.
The front bumper will have a full-width lateral air inlet to supply more air to
a new, larger capacity engine, while the rear air scoops will become much more
prominent. New headlights will give the car a closer family resemblance to the
brand’s recent 612 Scaglietti 2+2 sports coupe.
The rear of the car will feature modified openings around the tailpipes and a
new diffuser design. As is usual, the styling has been undertaken by
Pininfarina, under the guidance of Ferrari’s own in-house head of design, Frank
Stephenson.
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