Watch out V8 Vantage: Ferrari 2+2 hardtop convertible coming to Detroit

Remember last week we told you what Ferrari had planned in its future product line? One of the cars in development we spoke about was a 2+2 V8 Coupe. Well it seems like Ferrari will be bringing a convertible version of that car to the 2008 Detroit Auto Show in January.

Known as the ’F149' 430 GT California, the car will be powered by a 4.3 liter V8 direct-injection engine that produces 450 horsepower...
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S4cabriofoxone - 9/22/2007 1:09:52 AM

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The V8 Vantage is a two-seat soft-top roadster.

This would be a DB9 competitor.

S4cabriofoxone - 9/22/2007 1:10:17 AM

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BTW, how much will this car be?!?! It may just be the Ferrari I've been waiting to blow my money on...

NARunner - 9/22/2007 10:10:36 AM

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The article says $130k. If that's accurate, add dealer mark-ups and exclusivity premiums and I bet you would be up over $200k.

Look at the F430 spyder. New buyers were paying $350-400K for a car with an MSRP of around $200K. And that's IF you can get your hands on one.

S4cabriofoxone - 9/23/2007 12:01:20 AM

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Wow, holy crap. I had no idea there were ever 100% markups. That's horrendous. $130K would be reasonable- maybe I could wait until it cools off...

EnvyofyouRS5 - 9/22/2007 6:40:40 PM

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Well stated NARunner, Ferrari MSRP's are always boosted highley once the customer comes in and wants to drive one home. This is why i would personally just go to Italia and have one brought over off the line to my exact specifications. S4 i maybe this will help costs and you'll be able to get one to your exact specifications.

- J fox aka PerAlb

S4cabriofoxone - 9/23/2007 12:02:02 AM

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Thanks. I will consider it.

-E fox aka S4cabriofoxone