Ferrari's pink ban: A debate on customization

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  • 2024-07-25 12:30
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Ferrari's pink ban: A debate on customization

Ferrari strictly prohibits pink as a factory color option for their cars, prompting enthusiasts to resort to aftermarket wraps to achieve the look.

We've seen on our site during the past years various pink Ferraris, including models like the 488 Spider, 488 GTB, as well as older models like the F430 Spider and 360 Spider. The trend of pink Ferraris dates back to 2011 when a yellow 360 Spider in the South of France was first wrapped in pink.

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In contrast, Ferrari has been criticized for allowing factory combinations like the infamous "McDonald's spec," which includes examples of a red car with a fully yellow interior or vice versa. The company has issued hundreds if not thousands of Cease and Desist letters, one of the most known one was to DJ Deadmau5 for customizing his 458 Spider with a Nyan Cat-themed livery and replacing Ferrari emblems with Purrari and the prancing horse with a cat.

Personally, I find Ferrari's stance excessive. Owners should have the freedom to personalize their cars as they wish. If Ferrari allows unconventional factory specs, why not embrace individuality by offering pink as an option? It's a matter of consistency - either enforce strict guidelines universally or empower owners to customize their cars freely. What's your take on Ferrari not allowing pink as a factory option?

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