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New Stratos CANCELLED

Old Jan 4, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Unhappy New Stratos CANCELLED

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/n...pine-possible/

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Stick a fork in it. The New Stratos is done. Reports kicking around the web have confirmed Ferrari has put the nix on any hopes of a production run. As you may recall, the New Stratos prototype was built off of the bones of a Ferrari F430. Pininfarina supplied the vehicle's carbon fiber skin, and Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo was so taken with the project that he personally put down a hot lap in the wedge. That affection was fleeting, however. The minds behind the New Stratos have reportedly confirmed Ferrari doesn't want to cooperate with any company that could build a direct competitor to its products.

Listen closely and you'll hear the sound of our hearts breaking, bit by bit. There is some good news in all this gloom, however. The group behind the New Stratos has begun talks with Renault, and the French manufacturer may be keen to let the company craft a new take on the Alpine A110 Berlinette. Game on.
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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I didn't know they were ever considering building it.

I thought it was just one of a kind car built for a private owner.
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Who has two thumbs and isn't surprised?
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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going with Zoran on this one, fas as I knew, it was a one-off
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 12:44 AM
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I always had hopes of a limited run, but they were dashed against the rocks lol
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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totally sad news. i LOVE this car.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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Thats a shame, its a beautiful car.
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