Ex-Ferrari Design Boss Analyses & Redesigns The Ferrari 296 GTB!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2024
- World renowned designer and designer the F430 & FXX, Frank Stephenson, weighs-in on the design of Ferrari's most recent release and sketches then renders how he feels it could have looked!
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Hi all,
It's always a very special episode whenever I get to speak about something new from Ferrari. Since I have a personal history with Ferrari, having designed cars for them myself, I decided to get the pen and paper out for this episode and show you exactly how I feel this design could have turned out.
Enjoy,
Frank
Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Titles
01:25 First Impressions
02:20 Front 3/4 View
04:50 Profile View
08:10 Rear View
11:17 Wheels
11.46 The Redesign
12:20 Front 3/4 Redesign
15:00 Profile Redesign
16:50 Rear Redesign
17:50 Full Redesign Comparisons
18:25 Conclusion & Rating
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The rendering is a giant deal. I'm very grateful for the effort.
The redesigned rear end reminds me of a frog though. Double lights might solve it
@@alexlam24 or lower them
This channel will have a million subs in a year or two, mark my words. This content is great and also very new for youtube
Great adjustments. It's amazing how those changes worked exactly as you said it would.
Amazing editing work!
Frank, wow. Those "minor" changes made a HUGE impact. Ferrari needs to hire you back.
Trueee 😅
Or more so if he could save the lives of the Bayerische motoren werke 🤔🤔🤔
That's a pretty harsh insult to the designers at Ferrari.
@@DefinitelyNotEmma ?
All his changes where an improvement
Personally, this is your best episode yet. Agree with all you said and this is why I own a f430, because of the way you design cars. Bravo 👏
F430 is definitely one of the best looking Ferraris... especially that rear end...
Thanks LG!
I love TH-cam, who would of ever thought this man would be sat here talking to us?
What a time to be alive where we can watch this for free
Man, Ferrari needs to rehire you, every word and thought that comes from your mind makes sense and it shows on the final product. The redesign looks more refined, clean and effortless than the original, it does look more ferrariesque indeed. Brilliant Frank is in the house!
Little to add to your comment. Every single detail mentioned by Frank makes perfect sense and would improve this already wonderful car. I agree especially with the ideas about the window line (eliminating that ridiculously superfluous black plastic bit) and the rear lamps, which should be round - single or double, who cares?At present they look like contrived sunglass designs.
@@DrMacCandless The thing is guys, Ferrari has some of the best designers in the world. They aren't stupid and are well aware that people will take issue with certain design ques. Personally I dislike the modern Ferrari look. The 458 design was iconic and will go down in history as one of Ferrari's best but they whored that look out for over 10 years. Sadly the new direction they have gone towards is very disappointing to me and many other Ferrari enthusiasts. Also the headlights in both this model and the Sf90 are atrocious. I would love to hear why Ferrari decided to with this design path but I fear this will probably never happen.
I like the “after” rendering of the front and side. At the back I think the tail lights are too high up, I say bring them down/lower a little and make them larger, own the round tail lights
Yeah bulging out the top just looks odd. Definitely a Ferrari hallmark I. The 458 era but I always thought that was the only odd design of their recent cars
I agree that the rear is not quite there, albeit it’s an improvement. The lights need to be bigger on Frank’s version, to give it more signature Ferrari character.
Agree. Looked better in the sketch than the rendering.
These car sit fairly low so having them sit high actually is functional to the drivers behind. Either way car is done tastefully.
Agree, but I'd also take them a little bit to the side, staying in the end of that opening
The glasshouse design reminds me of the Lancia Stratos.
or... the laferrari?
My thoughts exactly! 👍🏻
Definitely Stratos
Yeah I agree ... like the rear three qtr over the wheels. Front a little tame but I get the intent of clean lines. Still prefer front engined Ferrari's though, outside of Dino.
I am a Development Engineer in the Automotive industry. My tools are the numbers, calculators and computers. So, I am exactly the opposite of Frank. I can't draw a simple tree. And yet, I am hooked with his videos! There is so much "engineering" in these "random" lines, its unbeleiveable. So, thank you very much for your videos, Frank!
An interesting perspective!
After all, it's the engineers job to make the designer's dreams a reality!
@@HerrZenki My intention was not to start e conversation who is more important - the designer, or the engineer. And as Dale Carnegie said: People are creatures of emotion and not creatures of logic. So, a good automobile is a mix of many things.
I apologize for all the headaches we cause to the rest of the teams as die design and process engineers, constantly making others reiterate their lines due to manufacturablity concerns. :)
You both are two sides of the same coin! Both perspectives are appreciated and interesting to hear from!
Would be curious to see you redesign your own cars that you worked on, now that you are further into your career
Great Idea
Agreed
Indeed
and the independency which we may not forget. would be great to see you updating your designs with the complete freedom on any decisions.
The rear redesign is so good, it brings back the old days where I wasn't even born yet.
this car will always hold a special place in my heart, a V6 which I totally respect, it doesn't sound or feel like a V6 at all, its so aesthetically pleasing, definitely not the most aggressive looking ferrari but by god I love it so much, it handles like a champ and definitely turns heads, that windshield really looks like one from a UFO. god I miss being ridden around in one of these
Absolutely adore what you did to the rear, makes sense seeing the rendering.
It looks like a smiling frog. I understand what Frank was going for but it just looks like someone stuck a Miata on a Ferraris butt
Spot on regards the taillights.
Love your adding of backup renderings!
The most perfected shape in the universe is the circle or the sphere. Also wish round headlamps were used more often. Hated when Corvettes strayed.from round rear lamps!
Ditto for any wheel well that covers a well designed rim and tire.
@@luchadorito yup once you see it you can't unsee it. maybe not a frog but a smiling at you for sure :D like that lol
@@luchadorito A opposed to the Lazy Corvette rear-end that was originally stuck on it's butt?
@@beauxguidry5373 yes exactly :D
I spy a new scotch to try this week - we need a Frank inspired whisky review series!
Scotch and cigar reviews
Damn right!
At first, I thought that squared off design elements on head lights and tail lamps depicts modern and minimalist design and felt weird when Frank preferred the old, round ones but it totally changed my mind after I looked at the final renderings. Those round tail lights perfectly fit with bulky rear haunches and shows continuity!
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Agree with the round tail lights, but those should be definitely be placed lower so those wouldn't create the silly looking humps on the tail wing.
@@lukStSerb yes spotted face here :D , I would even have a 4 tail lights reminding the 430- enzo here I am sure this would work very well.
Frank, you are a true master and I have great respect for your aesthetic sensibilities. My only disagreement with your re-design centers around the taillights. The large full circles I think could be improved by flattening the top of the circle, allowing for an unbroken continuation of the trailing edge of the wing. I think this would be consistent with the overall design, yet embody the traditional taillight element. Just my opinion.
And maybe a pair of smaller lights as well a la F8
I thought the design was nearly perfect, except that two tone mirror. Then I saw your changes. Complete transformation. Thanks for the visuals. I never imagined small tweaks could make such a difference
12:50 Frank's sneakers design analyses, MAKE IT HAPPEN
My jaw hit the floor when I saw them, only a legend could pull those things off. 😅
"what are those?"
Those are reebok sneakers he's wearing! They were the design before the "zig energy" thing they're into nowadays.
@@facksmasheen Reebok ATV 19’s?
That redesign is one of the best-looking cars I've ever seen. I love the way you did the back
Frank is setting new level of the review: "now that I pointed out next I will actually show". Superb!
Frank Ferrari needs to hire you once again because you have drastically improved the design.
Frank definitely improved the design, those renderings are GORGEOUS!!!
Feel so blessed to be able to watch these videos from someone so talented. Love the renderings and all the effort put into them. Major props to whoever does those.
Wow Franks design is so much better! The black roof, and the resigned rear with the round lights was just genius
One really understated but beautiful addition is what the new circular rear lights add from the profile view at 18:13. They add a really attractive flick to the back end which is so much more engaging than the original.
I don't like that flick. It takes away from the rear arches which are the stand out feature.
I do love the single rear lights though. Just have them a bit lower down.
“In many ways the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read.” Which is why your redesigns here are just amazing and show Ferriari should have you “proofread” all of their designs before release.
Nice Ratatouille reference here 🐭
Hey Frank this is absolutely stunning. Your edits automatically made sense. Your render communicates Ferrari so so clear! Those lines are beautiful and it looks even more expensive. Thank you for the content!
Thanks for creating a great video. I love the perspective of someone with an automotive design eye. It really helps me in appreciating the elements that bring great design together.
The round lights really make it look like a Ferrari from behind.
We love what you do Frank! Please keep making these videos .
Hello Mr. Stephenson, I watched this video a few days ago and was really impressed by the changes you made to the 296. I also really enjoy your car design reviews in general. The Lotus Emira was presented today and it would be amazing if you could review and critique its stunning design. In my opinion, Lotus really nailed it on this car. Kind regards, and have a good day :)
Amazing video sir, really appreciated the new render segment.
The side door area reworking was inspired - so subtle but shows how clean lines make an incredible difference.
The Design isn't a show stopper. It really lacks the "WOW" factor Ferrari is known to have throughout their past. My 14 year old nephew, who is a car fanatic, reacted with a "meh" when I asked him what he thought of the design. If it doesn't inspire a 14 year old that loves modern sports cars and make them want to have a poster of the car on their bedroom wall, then maybe its time to reassess your direction. Keep the videos coming Frank! We love em!
Yeah I really love what you did there, much cleaner and more timeless, more Ferrari.
The sketch-changes take this series to a next level, much more interesting this way, and of course the re-do of the design is on point.
I kinda love those chunky bits in the original design. They somehow catch the attention of the eye, giving a car this cool 60's racing car aesthetics, which fits the purpose of the car itself. I is designed to be a joy for those men who managed to save some kid inside...
I'm on board with most of the critiques and changes- I'd maybe have the rear tail lights a bit larger and set a tiny bit lower. What bothers me most about the original is the line on the leading edge of the rear pillar that goes over the roof, and how it bulges out, I like how you addressed that area. Love the videos man, keep it up.
I actually like that line, it's a cool nod to the 250p
@@Jimrlst Now that you point it out, I guess. If it didn't have a roof, I'm 100% in.
@@facksmasheen I'm with you on that one, really hoping the soon to be revealed spider keeps it even with the roof down
I love watching the fun level of success that this channel has had along with Frank's apparent surprise with having such a loyal fan base. Such sincere humility despite knowing he's really good.
The adjusted design looks so much better, its a beautiful car as it is indeed, but Franks adjustments make it a next level beaut!
I have felt exact same about this Ferrari, especially the headlight alignment. You just made it cleaner. ROUND TAIL-LIGHT IS A SIGNATURE. even i didnt get why they did the W shape cut. A Great Design is something that works for itself, leaving no room for others to challenge.
The headlights seem somehow super American to me. The front reminds me of the 2000's Camaro.
Exactly what I thought. This is what the next camaros should look like, I am hoping for a throwback to the 4th gen.
they're not american, they're just downright ugly
Yeah, that's my takeaway as well. The headlights, nose, and hood evoke 90s Camaro and C6 Corvette to me. It's not even that I think those designs are necessarily bad, it's simply that I wouldn't want to be reminded of a budget sports/muscle car when looking at an exotic Ferrari.
@@hughJ Yo watch yourself. I think the 93-02 Camaro was the best looking car EVER. I own a 2001 Camaro SS.
I unironically thought the car itself look very American. It's got that Cobra and GT40 vibes underneath the muscular forms.
The intro is just so wholesome…
Gotta love the doggos
Good stuff - the "after" renderings were so much better to my eyes. Amazing to see how Frank only needs to draw one or two lines to get the point across, just a quick stroke here or there...amazing. The difference at the front with the subtle change to the intake was sooo much greater than I expected. For me, the back lights should be lower - more 250LM than 458, and the exhaust needs a complete rethink - it belongs on a Lamborghini, not a Ferrari! It's fascinating to watch this stuff. Cheers Frank!
This man speaks and introspects in such a way that it makes it feel like the knowledge is flowing through you, thats what happens when a master analizes and teaches thoughtful stuff.
I want to take a sip from my whisk(e)y and sketch cars like Frank when I get retired
Loved this video- the way the specific areas were highlighted. Added more dimensionality.
Oh wow! That's a cool redesign! I love how you kept the tail lights round to signify the car as another successor of the 458 Italia.
I never realised how such subtle changes could have such a powerful emotional response. I loved the mock up images. The side profile and rear looked so much more elegant. Thank you for a fantastic video.
Incredible how moving just one line by a millimeter can change the whole car. takes a brave and confident man to try to "improve" a ferrari design! yet he can.
Omg this is the video I suggested you last week! You satisfied me!!!
I love you Frank!!!
Thanks for the idea!
Frank please make more videos with the final rendering! It puts into perspective your design language since most of your viewers, myself included, have zero to none knowledge about designing a car. Yet we are eager to learn!
P.S I simply adore that you're always using a black Bic ballpoint pen! This indicates that you truly are a humble, down-to-earth designer who doesn't need to prove his value by showing off.
It's amazing that this video has made me like this design even more. Knowing where the references are coming from, it makes a lot more sense than what's immediately apparent. And how far the small changes affect the overall design is brilliant.
Wow amazing stuff! I feel so privileged to be able to see your work and thoughts for free!
Hello Mr. Stephenson! I own one of your designs! The 2001 BMW X5 e53. I converted her into a BMW overland vehicle with a roof tent, outside shower, kitchen, and rear awning:) Ever thought of designing a modern X5 Overlander? Thanks for all your videos!
Love Your video’s and I really like this new form of reviewing cars!!✍️✍️
Keep up the good work 😁😁
Incredible Frank! What a respectful critique and amazing redesign of the problem areas. Amazing to watch a master at work.
Very good job! The only thing missing for me are the headlights: I was really waiting for you to redesign them totally. It will be cool to put high resolution links in description to enjoy even more the work. Also letting the viewers making their own redesign, and you reviewing it almost like the concept car we are already making on this channel.
The whole area over the rear wheels, the arches with the Intake and how they meet the roof line is really well done on this car. Has alot of character, I especially like the horizontal line from the intake going into the swollen arches. Love your changes, maybe apart from the taillights, as much as I agree that a Ferrari should've round taillights, the rear looks alot like a Stratos to me now and a bit too oldschool compared to the modern Design of the Front.
I love Ferraris round rear lights, but these dont fit there, it needs to redesign whole rear in my opinion :)
Exactly! It's needs the famous 4 round taillights! Car design should be closer to the old Dino in some details!😉
I love that you're sketching with a disposable BIC. Frank Stephenson keeping it real.
A cup of tea and a bit of Frank's design excellence is the perfect way to start a Sunday morning. I have been watching your videos since day one and shall continue to do so for a very long time! Thank you for taking the efforts to bring such hidden insights to light for us, you are a gem for the TH-cam automotive community.
Thank you!
I like the new rear, but I like the black rocker panel better, it keeps the body slim and raked, plus it ties in the front splitter to the back diffuser. Smoothed in, it looks undefined and a bit thick. I like the mirrors as is also, I think they are a cool design element and should be featured. I'd try a lower window line that extends way back into the buttress, making it even more like a canopy. I think the angular window line matches the rear engine cutout shape. I think smoothing them out makes the car too smooth looking and it loses the nice angular lines. I think the wheels look a bit on the delicate side, like they would twist if given too much power, if the spokes were a bit thicker, I think they would look better.
Really love this new format Mr. Frank 👍😁
Would be awesome if you also do the quick redesign on the bmw M3/M4 grill. Must be exciting to watch.
Would be very interested to see this.
Much respect, Mr. Frank.
I felt like a little kid in school attending his favorite class with his favorite professor. 🙌🏼
You guys raised the bar with the sketching and rendering. Really informative and easy to follow, plus I like the changes.
BTW, is it just me who sees the Lancia Stratos in that greenhouse?
Don’t agree with all but round tail lights and the black roof are definitely better.
Interesting…
With this we can definitely see what was their intentions. They wanted are more slick low look…
Great work!
I can say that your 296 would be just as good!!!
Just saw the car today in flesh. Absolute looker. I really like Ferrari's new design language
WOW, this car looks fantastic, love those humps on the rear wheel wells.
there's so much Old school going on in the rear half, multiple old car designs.
Great work Frank, and thanks for putting the effort into the photoshop - it's amazing to see your words and concepts brought to life in a direct contrast with the original design. Some relatively subtle but inspired changes you've made there, and they make all the difference - definitely an improvement. I completely agree with you on the tail-lights - the standard ones look like they're straight off a Corvette C7.
Love the new segment. 10/10
hello, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.
@@allysonhanks9159 no
The legendary Testarossa didn't have round tail lights, and it's one of the most iconic Ferraris of all time. It's immediately recognizable as a Ferrari.
And when it was redesigned into the F512M with the rounded front end like other 90s Ferraris and obviously the circular rear lights, it looked terrible. It's the best Testarossa, but its visuals don't make sense.
@@InAndersonWeTrust had to google it. What a sad car.
Always a joy to watch these videos and get a professional perspective! It makes me look at vehicles in a whole new way!
I just know one brand that can use history in a deeper degree than Ferrari: Alfa Romeo. Great job! it´s a pleasure to see your modifications!
Would love to see your reaction on the india car design . By the way great video sir. 👍
Frank as always you've performed a nice breakdown of design, function, and form. Great Analysis!
Wow the changes you made are really great!! It was a pretty nice car to begin with but the way you sorted it really makes it look more clean and purposeful, I think the round taillights really work well although maybe a little bit further apart would make it look even more planted from the rear view ;) awesome redesign! :)
Frank, you took a stunning design and made it even better! Agree with you, the highlight of the original was the wheels, and you really made it look Ferrari with those round tail lights, absolutely marvelous! I'd but one 296 Stephenson edition!
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I prefer the actual style more, honestly
The recent change re taillights at Ferrari looks like they belong on a Corvette. Round but possibly smaller than the revised version. Door changes are a big improvement. Roof in carbon fibre maybe instead of black to slim it down.
I just don't like the trend to dress up exhausts. Twin straight black pipes like 488 that mirrored the taillights.. Functional, purposeful, deliberate, end of story!
Exactly, there's nothing particularly wrong with them but they're NOT ferrari
Frank actually listened to my recommendation from insta, thanks Frank!! always the best
Shout out to who ever is doing those renderings, amazing work.
Im not in love with it. The F430 is the last modern ferrari I would sell my soul for. A gated spider in Rossa Monza on crema please.
Lotus Emira?
18:00 Wow! That makes a huge difference!
From one designer to another.. I didn't mind most of the elements, the sinuous lines but that rear is a seller.
I haven't even finished watching, actually i haven't even hit play yet but i just wanted to say thank you for making these videos, you're by far one of the best content creators on this website right now. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and putting all the work and effort required.
im not an expert and this is my honest opinion: Looks like a Lotus evora GT… i dislike the new Ferrari looks with the sf90 and the f8 and now this.. I feel like the Identity is lost.
@@fredriksvard2603 the only Ferrari that looks like an Aston is the Roma. As for McLaren, even my mother who didn't care a bit about cars was able to tell apart a Lamborghini, from a McLaren and a Ferrari.
Especially McLarens are so ugly these days, it's hard to see anything different in them. The McLaren GT is an exception, it looks like a better C8 Corvette
The Evora link is strong but I don't think that is a bad thing.
i don't really like where the whole automotive industry is headed right now designwise, feel like cars in 2010-2015 had the perfect combination of curvature and angularity. The optics in particular is just getting out of hand right now, there is so much room for creativity, but it's so easy to fuck up
*HELLO FRANK, YOU ARE A STAND UP GUY.*
I wonder how much would it cost to get it done? This is the 2nd ferrari launched in a row that I don't have interest in. 1st SF90, 2nd 296 GTB. But... With these small changes (some would say insignificant) I would have it in a heart beat! Great work, thank you TH-cam for giving us all the opportunity to have someone like this talking to us.
Great video, best one yet in my opinion, I was just thinking to myself that I would love to see the critiques that you were talking about on paper and then boom, that’s what you did 😂👍
IN CONCLUSION: You need to go back to Ferrari and school them. Your render looks WAY better!
FERRARI, HIRE THIS MAN
Your 'before-and-after' are a great education lesson.
Well done, sir. Cheers!
What an excellent example of constructive criticism. And do you know what? Each of those changes were an improvement. Well done Frank. Nice shoes by the way.
Great review; I like the changes (for the most part) that you made. However, giving the Honda E Concept a score of 10 is absurd. It is a boring, drab, vapid awful "design." Honda has not made a car with a good exterior design in 30 years. The original (and even the 2nd generation ) Honda CRX's were excellent, well thought out designs.
can't say I agree with you on this one, Frank
Just wow.. What a huge difference "the small changes" made to the overall look and feel of the car.... Definitely looks more cohesive with your changes.. Thanks for the master class..
I never realized that the exhaust and the intake at the front are the same shape. That’s really cool continuity
I can't believe how much of a difference changing the color of the roof and mirrors make
You're such an inspiration towards the future car designers. Love your work!
Very sensical redesigns - not too keen on the "air - extractor area". Overall, very nice! The mirror tone switch made such a great impact! Keep it up man