Despite numerous denials, Ferrari will indeed unveil a new entry-level 2+2 coupe at the Paris Motor Show in October. The new model codenamed F149, will be priced less than the a target price less than the F430’s $190,000.

The F149 will be based on a heavily modified GranTurismo architecture. It will be powered by a new direct-injection engine, codenamed F136Y with a capacity of 4.3 liters, but with an output smaller than the F430.

Sources say it will have all-new injection rails, new intakes, new cylinder heads and new valvetrains and will debut a type of throttle body never used before. Direct injection will bring an instant fuel-efficiency increase of between 5 and 8 percent, and an all-new gearbox will provide additional gains.
Production is expected to be around 10,000 units a year.

 

So on fchat they're shouting the 500 bhp # around and here it says output will be less than that of the F430?

There's one thing that worries me more though: the words 'fuel efficiency' being used in an article about a new Ferrari. Blasphemy!

 

Awesome, it's about time they made a poor man's Ferrari, now I might be able to get one.:rofl:

 

Interesting...

 

I posted this in the F-GT section...
https://teamspeed.com/forums/ferrari-gt/1991-new-ferrari-gt-being-unveiled-sept-2008-a.html

 

Holy sheet, if it looks like that.....

 

dont count on it

 

looks like a photoshopped 599 to me. Great idea though.