05-26-2004, 05:50 PM
BLINGMW Wrote:Pete, I often wonder too. And I can't really blame Ferrari for backing down and being "elitist pompous pussies". If some mag came to me asking to borrow a $200,000+ hand crafted car just so they could rag on it and "prove" something with a test that I already know the results of from much of my own (and probably more complete) testing, I wouldn't just hand over the keys. Especially when I know my work of art will be beaten by some supercharged American sled.
Actually now that you mention it Ferrari didn't have much to gain from this test. They're not making anymore Enzos so its not like they have any interest in giving them one. And I'm sure they figured the 360 CS would get smoked in a straight line comparo like this one. I guess I don't like Ferrari's attitude of "If we're not gonna win we're not gonna play". I suppose for a small manufacturer like Ferrari getting into horsepower/top speed/acceleration wars is not a good business strategy.
But no comparos with Ferraris again ever? I guess that's so insecure Ferrari owners will always have an excuse when they lose to a cheaper car. All I have to say is if I owned a F-car I wouldn't care that I got rolled by an Evo in my F355, I'd still be going home with his girlfriend.