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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Pretty nice video i came across.

sorry If it's a repost.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zlyW...layer_embedded

I'd pick a F40 over the 599 anyday.
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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seemed like a fun race, i'm w/ you F40
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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f40, simply legendary
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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cool video. I think an F430 would have been more appropriate than the 599 which is more GT. F40 is ill, make me reminisce about the 456
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
f40, simply legendary
F40 forever......just love it.....
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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There was NOTHING in the 1980s that could touch the F40 for its concept, performance and pure presence. I mean, the 599 is still a great car, I'm sure.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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compared to the styling of the f40, the 599 seems so mundane, as do most newer ferraris IMO
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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Thing is, if you dropped in the 599 engine into the F40. The 599 would most likely be smoked.

The F40 with a 599 engine could probably do 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds.
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Gotta love the F40!
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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I know "the man" isn't to fond of cross referencing forums for one reason or another but ... this one is worth.

http://mbworld.org/forums/kill-stori...0-v-clock.html
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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F40!


Though if you can afford one...why not BOTH?

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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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Very nice!
I wonder how would the F40 and 959 fare against each other with real drivers on a real track!?!
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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599 GTB- Great GT car

F40- Legend
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Yeah I agree too. The F40 is one of the greatest cars ever made, I'll take the F40 over the 599... plus you can't go wrong with them twin turbos
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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F40 is the legend, 599 is a nice GT Ferrari. F40>599!

Looks like Red Rock Canyon near Vegas, I love driving there.
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