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To: MtnClimber

So, the Mazzas. The engines are built differently but still-Ferrari-built. The 458 and 488 use a flat crankshaft rather than a crossplane as used in the Mazza. They are different configurations: the crossplane is smoother running but has more rotational inertia, hence the difference in 0-60. Also, the Mazza engines are a bit detuned vs the straight up Ferrari because they’re cruisers rather than track cars.

/car nerd


27 posted on 10/23/2016 7:26:55 PM PDT by some tech guy (Stop trying to help, Obama)
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To: some tech guy

Yes, but, which Ferrari will hold its price best? The 458 may be the last of the normally aspirated V8s and the Speciale model is the rarest. The 488 has more hp and probably is the better car except that it has turbos which the purists seem to hate.


30 posted on 10/23/2016 7:36:38 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: some tech guy

Does anyone know anything about the Audi R8?


33 posted on 10/23/2016 7:42:44 PM PDT by IronJack
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