Top Gear Ferraris Not Real Using Toyota MR2
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The Ferraris used in the Australian Top Gear Live shows recently were not real. According to Drive Magazine in Australia, they where Ferrari shells on top of Toyota MR2s:
Underneath their exotic red panel work, the “Ferraris†were believed to be infinitely less glamorous Toyotas.
The replica Ferraris, reportedly based on Toyota MR2 underpinnings, were produced at a fraction of the cost of the real McCoy. The Ferrari 360, which was discontinued in 2005, sold for almost $400,000, while the MR2 cost less than $50,000 new.
Closer inspection of the slightly blurry image of the “Ferraris†in action shows they appear to be missing an air intake above the rear wheels. Other details, such as the windscreen surround, appear out of proportion with the genuine Ferrari 360 Spider.
Apparently they used the sound of the loud music to drown out the fact that it was a 4 cylinder engine, rather than the 8 cylinder powerhouse.
This comes on top of Stig storming out of the Auckland press conference this week.
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Ferrari is my dream car. However these little ferraris doesn’t look bad. Wish to see them in action. Nice post
That’s hilarious! Those guys at Top Gear are awesome, I love their show!
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It is good looking Ferrari & after all this is my favorite auto brand.
I wonder why Ferraris were not comfortable with their own system. Moreover they have tried to hide these by making all these useless stuffs.
I would love to own this car! Imagine yourself driving a top quality of car! It’s pretty amazing!
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If this is the case then they should have to build them themselves and film it for the next series
I’m not to sure if i agree on this one but i guess you have a point
have a look at our site, we have all the cars in question on there.. just google motormode uk
have seen the cars myself but im saying nothing
These mini Ferraris are nice. I am comfortable with both the brands. I like ferrari as well as Toyota and my experience with both of them is good. Both have awesome interior as well as exterior looks.