Why are the Ferrari GTs so big?
Cars generally seem to be getting bigger. Having bought an Audi Q7 in 2013, I know what I’m talking about. It’s got to be because we are getting bigger (taller, wider and heavier) and no doubt the improvements in safety protection plays its part.
I can’t talk for you but I like to think of sports cars, supercars and hypercars as being lightweight and nimble. Having seen numerous Ferrari‘s up close over the past decade I was amazed at how big they are getting, especially the Ferrari 599.
I have yet to own or drive a Ferrari GT, no doubt I will soon. I’m not really a fan of the recent year 2000+ cars. The last one I could see myself owning is the Ferrari 550 Maranello. A classic car of that there is no doubt.
Here are the measurements of four different Ferrari GTs from four different decades to back up what I’m saying.
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The 2000’s Ferrari GT
Measurements
| Length | 4,665 mm (183.7 in) |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,962 mm (77.2 in) |
| Height | 1,336 mm (52.6 in) |
| Curb weight |
1,688 kg (3,721 lb) |
in comparison to the
The 1990’s Ferrari GT
| Length | 4,549 mm (179.1 in) |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,935 mm (76.2 in) |
| Height | 1,278 mm (50.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,690 kg (3,726 lb) |
or the
The 1970’s Ferrari GT
| Length | 4,425 mm (174.2 in) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
| Height | 1,245 mm (49 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) |
Or the
The 1960’s Ferrari GT
| Length | 4,369 mm (172 in) |
| Width | 1,702 mm (67 in) |
| Height | 1,232 mm (48.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) |
What do you think? Should Ferrari try to reduce the size of its GT, or do you think that the size of a Ferrari GT does not really matter?
