The beautiful Ferrari J50: only 10 made

[Paul-Bracq-BMW]

What an amazing looking Ferrari! Launched for the 50th anniversary of Ferrari in Japan. 10 made and all sold of course. Based on the 488 Spider but with engine power up to 690hp!

http://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/news-e...e-ferrari-j50/

Tokyo, 13 December 2016 – During a special celebration held at the National Art Center in Tokyo to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ferrari in Japan, Ferrari revealed a new strictly limited series of bespoke cars, the J50.



The Ferrari J50 is a two-seater, mid-rear-engined roadster that marks a return to the targa body style evocative of several well-loved Ferrari road cars of the 1970s and 1980s. Created by Ferrari’s Special Projects department and designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre team in Maranello, just 10 examples of the J50 will be built and, in the spirit of Ferrari’s fuori serie tradition, each one will be tailored specifically to the customer’s requirements.



Based on the 488 Spider, the J50 is powered by a specific 690 cv version of the 3.9-litre V8 that won the overall International Engine of the Year Award this year.

The bodywork is all new and heralds a radically futuristic design language, with a highly distinctive personality that suits the tastes of a clientele that seeks the utmost in innovative styling. The design approach was led by the desire to create a very low-slung roadster, encapsulating intrinsic Ferrari values of nimbleness and agility. To achieve this, a strong dynamic was imprinted on the flank of the car by the converging interplay between two main guiding lines: the slanted top edge of the side window, continuous with the windscreen, and the raked black swage line which dramatically rises from the low-set nose until it vanishes in the air intake aft of the doors.



While the “helmet visor” effect, which spawns from the window graphic, is reminiscent of Ferrari’s open competition barchettas going as far back as the 1950s, the black dividing line is a novel interpretation of a recurring Ferrari styling cue seen on iconic models such as the GTO, F40 and F50. Circling around the front of the car below knee height, it is a key element which alters the perception of the beltline, setting it at a much lower height than usual, transforming the J50 into a barchetta.

The bonnet section is lower at the centre with raised wheelarch crests giving the emphasized muscularity typical of Ferrari mid-engined sports cars. Two carbon-fibre air channels in the front bonnet create an even more diminutive and sharper looking front mass underlined by the full LED headlights that feature a specific and very dynamic profile.



The J50 benefits from detailed aerodynamic development with a number of significant functional solutions. Firstly, the radiators have been positioned closer together, and the front bumper has been completely redesigned. The windscreen header rail has been lowered allowing more airflow over the aero foil and thus over the rear spoiler.

The sophisticated tail section is dominated by the artful interplay of graphic design themes and three-dimensional elements. The engine is framed by a transparent polycarbonate cover which is intricately shaped to provide a visual extension of the two separate roll hoops protecting the heads of driver and passenger. A transverse aero foil projects as a bridge between the hoops, effectively revisiting one of the most distinctive features of Ferrari sports prototypes of the 1960s.

The rear is decidedly aggressive in nature, with the quad taillight design widening the car visually under a high-downforce wing profile. The rear diffuser features an extractor shape inspired by jet engine afterburners, giving the car a powerful stance. 20” forged rims of unique design were crafted specifically for this limited-edition model.



Inside the cabin, specific trim adorns the sports seats, echoing the design of the rear bonnet contour to provide a unmistakable signature feature. The carbon-fibre hard targa top is divided into two pieces which stow conveniently behind the seats.

The J50 presented at the launch in Tokyo is finished in a special shade of three-layer red with a red-over-black interior trimmed in fine leather and Alcantara.

[TSM330i]

My favorite new Ferrari.

[AW335TT]

[walnuttea]

[FriskyDingo]

Honestly not a huge fan of the front end. Everything behind that is about perfect.

[HyeWarrior]

Jesus. Those wheels

[shay2nak]

It's really nice except for the front. looks like a Megamouth shark. Appropriate design for Japanese market I suppose. lol

[ny325]

WOW, I love it.

[NickyC]

I thought it was a one off LaFerrari first time I looked at it.

[Haywood]

That has to cost at least $50k...

[MightyMouseTech]

I think they stole the front end design.

[blschaefer1]

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

Honestly not a huge fan of the front end. Everything behind that is about perfect.

Yeah, I agree. I couple of vertical members to break up the front might just do it. Otherwise this is a seriously beautiful thing.

[louielouie]

That front end looks like something you'd find at Williams Sonoma to cut a specific type of fruit.

[MikeRR]

There is a hint of late 80s / 90s Supercar in the front end.
I really think this is a stunning car, the side view and rear a just gorgeous.

[Paul-Bracq-BMW]

The front end of this car is inspired by the magnificent 2013 Pininfarina Sergio concept car (IMO one of the most beautiful concept cars in the past decade), which was later produced in a toned down version, and very limited numbers, by Ferrari based on the 458 Spider...

Of course this front end looks much more elegant in the concept car because it did not have to deal with real downforce and cooling requirements...

http://www.pininfarina.it/en/sergio

[AW335TT]

Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW

The front end of this car is inspired by the magnificent 2013 Pininfarina Sergio concept car (IMO one of the most beautiful concept cars in the past decade), which was later produced in a toned down version, and very limited numbers, by Ferrari based on the 458 Spider...

Of course this front end looks much more elegant in the concept car because it did not have to deal with real downforce and cooling requirements...

http://www.pininfarina.it/en/sergio

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Not sure what people see in that car. I think every part of it is ugly.

[dzvero]

[dzvero]

Originally Posted by AW335TT

Not sure what people see in that car. I think every part of it is ugly.

TROLL

[dzvero]

Originally Posted by MikeRR

There is a hint of late 80s / 90s Supercar in the front end.
I really think this is a stunning car, the side view and rear a just gorgeous.

Front looks aggressive imho

[AW335TT]

Originally Posted by dzvero

TROLL

dead serious

[The Wind Breezes]

Originally Posted by dzvero

TROLL

Yeah, anyone who says something slightly controversial that you don't agree with is a troll. Seriously, where do people get off on this?

As for the car, I wouldn't quite call it ugly but the exterior is not a good design. The black horizontal thing is really ugly. The cockpit is well done though.

[hellrotm]

This is one of, if not the best looking modern Ferrari I have seen.

SP275 RW Competizione. One-off car based on F12tdf, with a nod to the 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C.