Ferrari F450 - new rendering and more details

The folks over at Car seem to have a different take on Ferrari’s future F450. While it’s believed the F430’s successor will have it’s 4.3-liter V8 enlarged by 0.2-liter to create 500 hp, there is now a suggestion that Ferrari may instead turn to turbocharging - reminiscent of the days of the 288 GTO.

One element that should be guaranteed in the F450 is better performance. Not only will it be more powerful than it’s predecessor, but the F450 should weigh less. This will include incorporating elements like the aluminium/composite honeycomb material picked up from the Mille Chili concept. Initial reports suggested that the new sports car would take advantage of the F1-inspired KERS energy recovery system, but it now seems that it won’t be ready for consumer use when the F450 debuts in 2010.

While many of the renderings we’ve seen have taken the F430’s body and made it sleeker, the version coming from Car suggests the F450 could go in another direction. While the F430/360 lineage is still recognizable, this car may get its aggression from sharp lines and creases.

Five or six years seems to be about the life span for Ferrari’s mid-engined V8 coupes. The F430 took the place of the F360 back in 2004, so its about time for it to bow to a new hot Italian. This replacement, currently codenamed the F142, should make its first public appearance this September at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

The F430 is powered by 4.3-liter engine that produces 490 hp, and the replacement car should upgrade to at least 500 hp by having the engine enlarged to 4.5-liters, hence the likely name change to F450. The increased power will not be the only element that will make this car quicker, elements from the more eco-friendly 2007 Millechili concept will also make the car lighter.

The rendering above is what we expect at least from Ferrari with the F450. Some rumors have Millechili being also used as part of the inspiration for the car’s design.

We’ve been seeing a few spy shots lately of Ferrari’s F430 replacement, the F450. While the design should be an evolution from the F430, AutoExpress has taken the cars lines and streamlined the whole package.

The F450 will be powered by a 4.5-liter V8 making around 500 hp. Other features may include the the seven-speed double clutch transmission from the California as well as KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) that turns energy saved from braking into extra power.

Ferrari has begun the development for the successor of their best seller compact mid-V8 supercar. Following a line of respectable ancestors, like the F355, 360 Modena or the currently in production F430, the new car is expected for not sooner than 2010. With a supposed displacement of 4.5 liters, the new Ferrari is expected to be named F450.

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