F430 Designer Analyzes The Ferrari Roma! 

I don't think it will be optional (too complicated to develop both ways), but you're right. In 10-15 years analogue instruments will become a luxury feature, much like mechanical watches these days.

Agreed. There's nothing luxurious about a touch screen any longer

Digital dashes were a thing in the 80s and 90s, particularly in American luxury car brands... Once they lost their novelty, analog gauges had their comeback. I guess a combination of screens, buttons and gauges would be optimal (although I could do without a screen), but probably not so cost effective.

I agree, from the first time I saw this car I thought classical speedo and rev counter would look classy.

so we will keep our old cars because they will be much more desirable than modern models!!!!

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The Rodius designer had some fun with colleagues, the boss walked by and thought that the sheet of paper on the desk was the final design. So he took it.

Ahem, If I''m not mistaken the designer of the Rodius was a Brit also in charge of the Design Dept of the Royal College of Art. And was apparently inspired by yachts. And btw - nothing wrong with the Multipla, especially compared to the turgid puddings that are the current Fiats and Alfas.

Multipla is one of the best car design in history

@@robertoiorio390 I love it. If it wasn't so poorly manufactured and the interior design was better I'd definitely buy it. There's nothing like it.

@@fredriksvard2603 I think it was one of the modern high points with the 458 and f12

@@sergiofacchinetti2954 i like the design of the sf90 stardale too

And it was done on a tablet to top it off - it is insane how much control one needs for that!

@@rahulpaul3630 Was just thinking how he knocked that out with no effort!

omg I'm so glad I'm not the only one who noticed! i watched him draw the first one 3 times. the first time i was so shocked my mouth literally dropped....from 1 single line!

Yet he made the F430 which is very very ugly. Yet he also made the Maclaren P1 which is a genius design and the only car i lust over besides the original Countach...so you win some you loose some.

@@marcalvarez4890 my man called the f430 ugly

I am that uncle..lol

The best designers I worked with were like that. Especially those that are motivated to design a wide range of products.

Disagree. Design studios are much more relaxed compared to the rest of the departments. Less corporate and much more dynamic. This is because design studios are never under R&D but always separated from them, enabling freedom.

@@RfactorFilms Yes, but he's as relaxed as they come honestly

He basically is the Ernest Hemingway of Industrial Design

ahahahahah!!😂😂

well.. he is the reason why we keep having broken plastic on the wheel.. that thing just don't make to last...

Thanks

People don’t like it? I find it amazing!

@truongtu0191 no, they don't like it because it's not full of sharp edges and aggressive lines. Smooth and elegant looking cars like this are breath of a fresh air to me.

Its great looking but it looks more like an aston martin than a ferrari

@@kloschuessel773 I think this Ferrari is on a different level compared to AM

@@ArgoBeats in what sense? Thats besides my point though… I just think it looks more astonish than older ferraris or italian sports cars in general

YES PLEASE

very important car for maserati. would love to hear your opinion on the MC20 design.

I am waiting on that since it got released!

*They are both shitty designs!* I don't understand this guy's appeal. He designed F430, which was really 'Meh'. He has absolutely no authority "rating" other people's even shittier designs!

@@bobinpune After you've worked for BMW, McLaren and Ferrari then you can throw shade like that. I'm not saying that you can't criticize or have an opinion but don't express your opinions in a disrespectful way because then people won't want to listen to what you have to say.

They suck

It is

not a fan of the roma. the front “face” looks reptilian. the grill should be set back to create depth and darkened. the vertical lights of previous gens was more interesting. side profile lacks any hard lines and has that strange ford focus flattened wheel arches. interior needs analog switchgear.

@@alextoevs_9386 maybe your not the target buyer

@@hiromyy6826 That must've been around 2004, where ferrari produced one of, if not the greatest f1 car of all time.

it won't do much unless you work in car industry..

@@campkira he did work on boats and some other stuff so not just in car industry.

@@campkira I think it's just a matter of design world, not limited to certain area or specifics.. Enzo designer, Ken Okuyama also designed eyeglasses..

I'm curious if anyone else thinks that RU-vid is the new university. People haven't developed a way of making it widely accredited, yet, but the open exchange of ideas is arguably more robust on RU-vid than it is in some universities.

The front is a bit weird in my opinion. That grill in the matching body colour doesn't click with what a Ferrari should be.

They are truly stunning in person

I would change the steering wheel back to analog like he said and give it the shield but aside from that it is still gorgeous

@@weallfollowmanutd THATS EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT! If the grill would always be black for example it would be much better.

specially the front is so elegant and modern...

Agreed

And the McLaren F1 please

I was thinking about the same thing

yes please, Murray’s latest

Yes, the T50 please

Really ironic that a 600 HP engine is dependent on only 1 intake, while a 500 HP engine requires multiple huge air intakes to function.

omg just googled it wtf is that

@@metraian the 240z and 300zx love child

That's what's up. In my opinion it's just ok. Now the Scudaria, that thing looks awesome.

I remember the Autocar cover with the F430 and Gallardo.

Then I think Frank would raise his score,

no

@@frostedcereal8243 yes

It's trying too hard to be elegant and beautiful

For me it’s hard to say that the design language of one top car brand is superior to another. Of course people will have their preferences but we should all appreciate equally the unique artistic/creative expression encapsulated in each design. Take the Holy Trinity of hypercars (P1, 918, LaFerrari) I love them all equally but for very different reasons. The cars speak to the individual in different ways but that doesn’t mean one is any less beautiful or awe-inspiring than the other

I acknowledge your point totally. I noted there is a certain trend towards an aesthetic within groups. Living in Germany with its bauhaus modernism juxtaposed with fachwerk timber framing seems to influence design. efficiency is valued extremely highly here. Lamborghini has an aesthetic very different to Ferrari but both speak to me of Italianess as does the Alfa. I have restored 3 Jaguar xk140s so my love of voluptuous sweeping curves should be obvious and yet while I appreciate Porsche’s curves I don’t love them. Completely subjective in that sense but looking through the history of art you can see a cultures influence on the art and design it creates.

@@sarcatstix I completely agree, it's also worth noting just how much design language is informed by era/time-period. Take the boxiness and sharp lines of cars from the 80's (F40/E30 M3) and compare it to the curves/voluptuousness of cars from the 90's (F50/XJ220). Trends are subject to constant change

Connor Reid Oh totally, there are certain Lancias that can be seen as “boxy” the countsch with its futuristic planes - but they all have something that makes them work. I really appreciate some American muscle cars dynamics from the 70s. (And a huge soft spot for the cinquecento). Time changes tastes and rightly so - each era adds something.

@@sarcatstix For sure, the Lancia 037 is boxy and imposing and quite a deviation from its predecessor the Stratos, yet it totally reflects its era and I happen to think its one of the most beautiful cars ever built

whoever says this car doesnt look like a ferrari obviously doesnt know much

I know Ferrari for 40 Years and this Roma looks strange! I don't like the grille and the complete tail/rear of the car...

@@einautofan6685 this car should be an Aston Martin not a ferrari.

TacosForJesus someone suggested to me favourite cars are related to your age, which had never occurred to me before. I dislike projectile type cars, they leave me cold, but show me a 330 GT, 275GTB4, Superfast, and I love them! Oddly, they are sought after by collectors too, I have doubts about the innumerable supercars

The grille reminds me of the Ferrrai Pinin prototype saloon....in a good way. It is very colour sensitive I suppose but a cool statement

I think that grill is that certain something of this car. And a welcome change in times of obscene looking grills on virtually every car

*That Grill is the laziest piece of design I ever saw!* Look at Lexus LC500 grill. It looks like a piece of jewellery. And look at these recent Ferrari designs. Even KIA and Citroen are coming up with great designs. While Alfa Romeo comes up with Giulia, the ugliest Alfa ever!

@@bobinpune yeah i kind of agree. this is a FERRARI. I wouldn't go as far as to say that it's the laziest piece of design I ever saw. But everything on a Ferrari needs to feel heavily considered. Otherwise why shell out the $250k+++ for it?

Thanks!

I appreciate that!

Interesting. Thar explains the FXX's mouth compared to the Enzo's

👍

Thanks, will do!

I had a Same thought dude .... I've thinking about that since the launch of the Roma, it has essence of a Daytona and 250 lusso

I'm also amazed almost nobody talks about the Daytona, seeing the Roma. Until you!

I'm sure it's no mistake either man! 👌🏼

Ian Phillip love the concept of a car not a wind tunnel product, style is all for me 150mph max more than enough, 2.5-3ltrs plenty

Yes. Especially the proportions. The huge front end, like 1/3 of the car is hood.

Aditya Dhakappa That side profile is everything👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻

more of an attempt at elegance. It's a Mclaren Senna with a better body, a racecar that was far too modified for street use

Yes just a bit wide on Roma

the back need work but it more for upgrade later...

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