{"id":16905,"date":"2016-12-13T15:14:45","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T14:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/2016\/12\/la-ferrari-j50-svelata-tokyo\/"},"modified":"2017-02-21T08:57:02","modified_gmt":"2017-02-21T07:57:02","slug":"la-ferrari-j50-svelata-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/2016\/12\/la-ferrari-j50-svelata-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"THE FERRARI J50 UNVEILED IN TOKYO"},"content":{"rendered":"

During a special celebration held at the National Art Center in Tokyo to commemorate the 50th<\/sup> anniversary of Ferrari in Japan, Ferrari revealed\u00a0 a new strictly limited series of bespoke cars, the J50.<\/p>\n

Created by Ferrari\u2019s Special Projects department and designed in Maranello by the Ferrari Styling Centre headed by Flavio Manzoni<\/a>, the Ferrari J50 is a two-seater, mid-rear-engined roadster that marks a return to the targa body style evocative of several well-loved Ferrari road cars of the 1970s and 1980s. Just 10 examples of the J50 will be built and, in the spirit of Ferrari\u2019s fuori serie<\/em> tradition, each one will be tailored specifically to the customer\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The bodywork is all new and heralds a radically futuristic design language, with a highly distinctive personality that suits the tastes of a clientele that seeks the utmost in innovative styling. The design approach was led by the desire to create a very low-slung roadster, encapsulating intrinsic Ferrari values of nimbleness and agility. To achieve this, a strong dynamic was imprinted on the flank of the car by the converging interplay between two main guiding lines: the slanted top edge of the side window, continuous with the windscreen, and the raked black swage line which dramatically rises from the low-set nose until it vanishes in the air intake aft of the doors.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The rear is decidedly aggressive in nature, with the sophisticated tail section dominated by the artful interplay of graphic design themes and three-dimensional elements. The engine is framed by a transparent polycarbonate cover which is intricately shaped to provide a visual extension of the two separate roll hoops protecting the heads of driver and passenger. A transverse aero foil projects as a bridge between the hoops, effectively revisiting one of the most distinctive features of Ferrari sports prototypes of the 1960s.<\/p>\n

The quad taillight design widening the car visually under a high-downforce wing profile. The rear diffuser features an extractor shape inspired by jet engine afterburners, giving the car a powerful stance. 20\u201d forged rims were crafted specifically for this limited-edition model.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Inside the cabin, specific trim adorns the sports seats, echoing the design of the rear bonnet contour to provide a unmistakable signature feature. The carbon-fibre hard targa top is divided into two pieces which stow conveniently behind the seats.<\/p>\n

Based on the 488 Spider, the J50 is powered by a specific 690 cv version of the 3.9-litre V8 that won the overall International Engine of the Year Award this year.<\/p>\n

The J50 presented at the launch in Tokyo is finished in a special shade of three-layer red with a red-over-black interior trimmed in fine leather and Alcantara.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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