Whether the new roof is simply a removable hardtop attachment or an actual mock up for a new folding roof remains to be seen. According to the guys over at Autogespot, the car is registered to Ferrari and it could potentially be an early test-mule for an updated F430 or even the next-generation model.
Ferrari recently commissioned coachbuilder Pininfarina to develop a new folding hardtop for its California and there’s the possibility that other models within its line-up could get the new roof. However, it’s unlikely this is what we see in these new spy shots because the engine in the F430 is located behind the cabin and most likely wouldn’t be able to accommodate the complicated folding mechanism for the roof.
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Reader Comments
Mon May 19 2008 2:00 PM
Trevor Green-Smith says
Interesting prospect, I prefer a folding hardtop for it's performance enhancement,
with the benefits of the wind in your hair.
http://www.carfanaticsunleashed.blogspot.com/
Mon May 19 2008 6:30 PM
Gus says
I prefer a folding soft top, so you can actually put something in the trunk while you're driving with the wind in your hair.
Mon May 19 2008 6:32 PM
Gus says
What was that one Ferrari which had a hard top that simply flipped over and laid on top of the engine area?
Tue May 20 2008 1:04 AM
Chinaski says
Don't worry Gus, the engine is in the back on the 430, trunk is in the front.
Tue May 20 2008 1:07 AM
MyWheelsOnWalls.com says
575 Superamerica or http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Ferrari/review/2005-ferrari-575-superamerica-preview/685/
Tue May 20 2008 10:43 AM
Gus says
Chinaski: Uh, yes, I know. I was speaking in general terms. That's why I asked the second question.
Thanks MWOW, that's the one I was talking about. How come they didn't run with that design, looks clean and functional to me for a mid engine car...
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