Those cagey scribes at Autocar are reporting that Ferrari will unveil the F450 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in October. The F430 successor is expected to once again be powered by a V8 engine and be almost entirely new. If their moles are correct, that would give the volume-leading F430 a lifespan of only five years, a remarkably brief stint for a small automaker.

In any case, the F450 is widely expected to be powered by a 4.5-liter version of the current car's V8, giving in excess of 500 brake horsepower. Despite the massive power, the F450 is also tipped to be the recipient of Ferrari's recent green push, incorporating various weight-saving techniques and more eco-friendly materials first hinted at in their FXX Mille Chile concept (above).

Known internally as the F142, the mid-engined Italian will also benefit from the stonking seven-speed dual-clutch transmission we sampled in the new Ferrari California in October. No word yet on the viability of a manual gearbox companion, but the incredibly quick gearchanges of the California's transmission would lead us to believe that the dual-clutch will be significantly quicker and still enjoyable.

F450 sales for the home continent are expected to begin as early as later this year, but North American customers will likely have to hold their (prancing) horses until sometime in 2010.

 

I call bull on that model. Although it's received quite a bit of attention, it looks way too much like an Enzo to convince me that it represents the next Ferrari model.

As always with Ferrari though, I'm sure we all can't wait to see what the final car is like.

 

Might just be camo. 430 looks much better.

 

They may want to style it like a baby enzo. You know what they say..." the best ferrari is the next ferrari"

 

That photo has nothing to do with the F450. The article states that they'll be using technologies from the concept (eco-friendly materials and weight-savings measrues).

 

Those are old pics of scaled down Ferraris if they were lighter.

Its amazing to think Lexus gets 300hp out their 4.3 and Ferrari gets 500 or so. I know they are for total different animals but thats still amazing.

 

uh yea...looks exactly like the enzo lol

 

Yeah, but the F430 costs more and is rated for 11/16. I think Lexus could do alot more but they would have to jack up the price. And 11 MPG isn't exactly practical for everyday.

 

Its still amazing what Ferrari can pull out of a 4.3 liter NA V8

 

I found this info ad this picture.

Ferrari’s replacement for the F430 will be called the F450 and is set to be introduced this coming October and customers will receive their production version by early 2010. The F450 will come with a V8 powerhouse that can generated around 500 hp.Lighter than the F430 Scuderia the F450 will be the very first “green” Ferrari ever and will highlight an AWD system, enhanced handling from ground-breaking adjustable suspension creating a vehicle that will become an intense rival to the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Audi R8.