Ex-Ferrari Design Boss Analyses The Daytona SP3!

[@TopCarsTV]

First time I saw that rear end I thought of the Quadra from Cyberpunk

[@byst33]

I had the same thought!

[@AntiBellum]

Same here lmao

[@thedon897]

I think they just ripped it off cyberpunk💀

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

First time I saw the rear I thought of the Testerossa and 512 TR

[@josephjewellers]

@@TheCarKrazeOfficial same here

[@mas9000]

Dear Frank, This channel is a work of art. You should absolutely keep this going. You can reduce the frequency while maintaining the quality. I presume you already have a team of designers and someone manages this channel for you. You can delegate further and get your team to do the grunt work of modifying the designs while you focus on ideation/guidance/review of your team's work.

[@sundarworldTV]

Frank, it feels like an absolute privilege to have this access to your thoughts and expertise. The high end videos you do are great fun, but it's your understanding of design and way of communicating it that I love about your channel. I also adore watching you sketch and design in real time, even just the first passes, I'd love to see more of that if thats something you can do in a more manageable timeframe. Thanks for doing this for us!

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thank you S! 👍

[@jamesengland7461]

This!

[@byst33]

Frank, love the channel. I can understand how complex it can be to put a video like yours together. I think most people like myself would be completely ok with more basic videos where we hear your thoughts about certain cars or brands or a quick list of 5 cars that demonstrate a design concept. Nothing too crazy and no need to completely redesign or render things. Anyways that's my 2c, keep it up!!

[@550panerai5]

Agree with that. Your channel is unique Frank. Your insight on design is so illuminating, and this is coupled with the credibility of your career to date. Please keep the channel going. We also need an episode on your 5 favourite malt whiskies!

[@oswaldoolea2889]

Don't leave us Frank, there is no car design replacement for you! Will miss your redesigns. Thanks for your time and passion shared with everyone.

[@johncarlofernandez2698]

Yeah, especially now that automotive design is getting the recognition it deserves

[@klopcodez]

Fk Ferrari now they became ignorant

[@vakuzar]

I absolutely agree, I love a lot of the elements, but they do not form an orchestra

[@sharathnair70]

true

[@ace11235]

well said.

[@alebrigaz]

nah, they do, that's a masterpiece

[@alh06]

@@alebrigaz The proportions are off, no.

[@maxmoughal5183]

Took the words right out of my mouth, to me it could have been a 10 but somewhere near the end someone got carried away and overdesigned it. I would love to see how you would simplify it and bring back some of the elegance, i vote for twin rear tail lights!

[@pinkpineapple5296]

For me, the problem isn't with the blades, but with the kinda protruding exhaust pipe and rear bumper.

[@Thawhid]

@Cyrus Cornelius the light bars epic and smooth but Frank's right it dosent scream Ferrari. If I was a designer I would implement the light bar mixed with small circles lights at least

[@dom2555]

Ingegnere Materazzi (who did the Ferrari F40 basically all by himself) recently said that today's cars at times lack of cohesion, as Frank said in this video, because too many heads work around the car. It's not one man's (team) vision anymore.

[@eitanfrankowitz6992]

Exactly. And then you see Pagani- one man’s vision for a supercar- and they are the most beautiful machines ever produced.

[@THESLlCK]

@@eitanfrankowitz6992 exactly, find me something more gorgeous than a pagani

[@ExBenzi2]

@@THESLlCK Ferrari 250 GTO ;)?

[@THESLlCK]

@@ExBenzi2 Biazzarini, too! And the Chevy Cheetah

[@carseyeadmire]

@@THESLlCK the new Detomaso P72.😍

[@HeartBrains]

Am I the only one that thinks the rear of this car is the sexiest Ferrari-rear ever? I love it.

[@Buzz_15900]

I have no issue with you saving time on these videos Frank! Your raw opinion is all I want. Cheers from South Africa!

[@jasonsfraser]

Frank, find a comfy wingback chair, grab a scotch, smoke a cigar and just talk to us. Don’t spend hours on photoshop, your pen strokes and language of design are more than enough to paint a picture. It’s a privilege to have a genuine expert on KZbin, please don’t shut the channel down👍

[@manualmafia6015]

^ spot on

[@Thawhid]

Agreed. My guess is this format is more convenient for his schedule

[@edwartvonfectonia4362]

Thank you for not abandoning KZbin, the view and knowledge from a well-known designer is a great tool to continue learning and improving in this field.

[@rossalbu]

This Ferrari is as near to perfect as any other before it. Ferrari design group did an excellent job! Bravo!!

[@dragospahontu]

They really hit the sweet spot with this design language between modern and classic shapes.

[@rabidtick2206]

Since the announcement of this car, been waiting for this take of yours!! Glad to hear you are busy and hope all is great!

[@tinerusc6101]

I agree with the critics, step forward from recent years, but room for improvement

[@Dev1nci]

Frank, please don’t stop. What you are doing is invaluable to the design community 👌👌

[@Richspjones]

A generous score. First impression was the same as yours; an initial wow followed by irritation. But what a windscreen. Frank, these videos are equally (if not more) as interesting as your redesigns. Create what works for you; these videos are a treat whatever the subject. Cheers

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thanks Richard! 👍

[@meantares]

I’m really grateful that you take time to do these videos, in spite of being so busy. I’ll be absolutely okay with simpler videos. I think most people are here to listen to your thoughts and comments and your reinterpretations. Infact, I’d much rather prefer simpler videos - even without background music - but with good lighting. So, please don’t wrap up this channel. We love your work!

[@trodat07]

A design should be conceived as a whole, not as a sum of vaguely related cool parts. Keep up the good work both here and outside YT, we love your channel.

[@Kronos0999]

No, a design should be conceived as the designer likes it. Not 40 designers.

[@uk9383]

true. this is why this car doesnt work at all. they should have just put on ther roma front and rear end an it would be perfect

[@fredfrederickson]

Someone needs to tell that to BMW

[@Blearky]

3:30 as for me the rear nearly looks exactly like the Cyberpunk2077 Quadra Turbo R V Tech. It has two instead of four exhousts but it still brings a bright smile on my face.

[@PFC4575]

Again! Another great video, with excellent and insightful comments! I personally agree 100% with every word! You make my week, Frank! Please continue!

[@jamdc2000]

I wouldnt mind a video a month, your opinions and insights are amazing

[@j.g.hermanson3943]

I totally agree on Round tail lights , the rear fins will create eddies and no downforce ugly detail

[@kennethgriffen]

I didn't like the LA Ferrari at first but it has grown on me after a few years. This SP3 gives me the same feelings

[@nirrrvana88]

La ferrari is much morw beautiful than this. Its design will stand the test of time.

[@mvttx9851]

The laf is WAY more beautiful than this. The design forms an orchestra.

[@protocetid]

I’m glad you found a compromise and can keep doing the videos

[@TamTran-vw7zm]

Thank you, Frank. Please, please, please don't abandon us. You have no idea how much I look forward to each new video. Even when I disagree with you assessment completely.

[@amirfarahbakhsh2960]

Don't Leave the channel, it is a masterpiece and is a gift that we didn't know we needed. i learned so much and i thank you and your team

[@HiagoSN]

Dear Mr. Frank, never stops doing these videos, they teach us so much about design that everyone of them is basically a "master class"! it gives me so much inspiration to my bicycle shop designs that I don't even know how to thank you, Sir! Never stop, please! all this knowledge needs to be preserved!

[@leonardomendieta8160]

I don't know crap about design but I'm subscribed because is always a pleasure to watch a master at his craft. And I love cars.

[@nickloss2377]

yes! please don't let this channel die... I think everyone watching appreciates the professionality and thought put into all of your videos; that being said, KZbin's roots are with amateurs being able to share ideas with relatable content. there's no need to be formal or have a polished off production with an edited script etc. I think having a more informal approach would be just as insightful as the most professionally produced and edited videos. Initial, guttural, unfiltered reactions are arguably better and more relatable for your audience. Might even become much more popular as any professionally produced (made for TV) video. I mean KZbin made an entire cottage industry of people opening boxes for the first time (unboxing videos).

[@zaf240489]

These KZbin videos will be part of your legacy frank. Educating the young generation of designers.

[@paco0222]

The sideview reminds me of the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante coach car. Also keep the videos coming! I love them and I get to learn a lot about car design and the how-to's.

[@pauln0371]

Probably the best looking Mid Engined Ferrari in an absolute age. Truly stunning and the surfacing on the side panels is insane..Truly beautiful IMHO. Belissima Bella 😍

[@onlyhuman7420]

That wraparound windscreen is special,it's very jet fighter-like.Very unique feature for sure.

[@Jay_The_Cat]

Agreed on the headlamp covers - they should go all the way or not be there at all. Instead of looking mean, it just looks... disinterested. For the front 'strakes', I'd reduce the number to 3, soften them and make them more upswept to merge with the lines of the front fender. Only thing I'd change in the middle is make it a pure hardtop and extend the shark gills further up the roof, or increase the glass viewing area. For the rear, I'd have everything below the tail lights be pure black and increase the number of exhaust pipes to 4.

[@robertnicholls9917]

I think that was a fair critique but I do like that light detail peeking through. It's subtle, more like a discovery detail.

[@leifsvensson-chorin]

Hope you stay with us on KZbin. I find great joy and inspiration in the wisdom you share.

[@robinhall6383]

Hi Frank, please keep doing the channel in whatever way fits around your professional commitments.

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

This is such a beautiful design! I love it and of course we can’t forget the heart of this thing, a n/a v12 that revs to 9,500 rpm!

[@XMarkxyz]

That must sound like a fine violin

[@TheReforger]

First time I saw SP3 Daytona, my first thought was, Frank needs to do this one, and here we are. Thank you Frank. :)

[@yeoldesaltydog7415]

Recently within the past 5 years, I fell for Virgil Exner's designs from the Late 50's. I just discovered your channel so am glad to see another designer with good taste! Love your insight to the cars I too love. :)

[@joshuadouek6385]

Your channel is amazing frank! I love your channel and it helps me so much as someone who wants to be a designer. I hope you keep the channel going.

[@davidmcgaha7932]

The door line into the back fender is my main issue with it's looks

[@SLO722]

Great analysis as always, Frank. I think the location of the door handle is dictated by the air channel void in the door. It's really the only practical location to put it. Aesthetically and aerodynamically though, Manzoni and his team probably didn't want a door handle to disrupt the flowing lines of the car's shoulders. Just my thoughts.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thanks! Check out where we hid the door handle on the P1 and the 720S. 👍

[@kdoran709]

Keep em coming Frank! I’m here for it!

[@davidsherley2652]

Yet another great video Frank! I’m with you 100% on your critique. The difference is that you can explain it articulately and it detail, where I can only intuit it. Hats off to you. As for the channel, I’m so glad you’ve decided to adapt in order to continue. The ‘stream of consciousness’, as you refer to it, is the essential essence. We benefit so much from how you process and understand what you see in a car. The design iterations you have proposed in past videos are icing on the cake. Hope you will find the time &/or continue to adapt the format in order to share your insight and acumen with us.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thank you David, much appreciated. 👍

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

As soon as I saw the back end - "Definitely Testarossa!"... little did I know. Overall the car is striking but I wouldn't call it beautiful (like a lot of Mclarens these days...). Great video and thank you Frank for the time and effort you put into this.

[@carcreationsyt]

Probably on of my favourite Ferraris in a while. Thanks for spending time showcasing your talent to us!

[@jogb9515]

Frank, love your videos. If you need to dial it back, do fewer or shorten them, but keep it going! Thanks for all you efforts to date. This car is similar to a lot of Ferrari designs lately; voluptuous side sculpting that doesn't completely jive with the pointy front and rear.

[@hueyh5637]

When I get home from work, I just want to put up my feet up relax and enjoy your videos. The fact that you still design and go home and make these videos so I can enjoy them is much appreciated Thank you frank 🙏🙏🙏

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Really nice to hear that Huey, thanks!

[@hueyh5637]

@@FrankStephensondesign and you have time to read everyone’s comments. Your the man frank Stephenson👌👍🤙

[@filiprangus5826]

It's so awesome to have you as an insider give us such content, for me especially the Ferrari content. Thanks!

[@duncantempleton7617]

Hello Frank, that is a very good shout about the 250 concept car, that’s definitely the influence on the rear. Question, given the choice (and the chance) would you have redesigned the Testarossa (and 348) with round rear lights rather than the horizontal slats? Personally I think that they still look great (and getting better with age) and depict and incredible 80’s icon styling with Pininfarina at the top of their game…

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Yes, Duncan, as a buttlifted version I would’ve probably considered it. Companies try so hard to establish a design lineage that it would be a shame to give up a very recognisable feature, albeit always technologically modernised. 👍

[@nothinghere7391]

I absolutely love the fact that they have a headlight "cover" system. It's absolutely beautiful

[@Emira_75]

Please don’t stop doing videos frank, you inspire my passion for design

[@Isaac862]

Thank you for making these Frank I hope you continue

[@ruizeng9044]

Frank I don't usually comment on KZbin, but your channel and videos are absolute gems and I've watched every one of your videos. I hope you can continue to make these analysis videos, even if it's not as often.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thank you Rui! 👍

[@ronsmith9251]

Hey Frank, I for one really appreciate your channel.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

👍

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

The purity & simplicity of this Daytona has been sadly lost, some lovely details though, as a whole feel ferrari designers are trying to hard to make a statement! If we look at the Dino 246 GTS & E-type mk1 purity of lines is timeless beauty! Thank you Frank, for your frank critiques, always loved your videos! R❤️🙏

[@Harry_iwnt]

Can always appreciate a bit more unfiltered videos, keeps it personal and simple. While some of the newer, sleeker vids are really nice, the early ones with just a sketch paper, your thoughts and some editing are most interesting

[@FrankStephensondesign]

👍

[@Jan123.]

Frank we love you and your amazing Design knowledge.

[@philippsagi3967]

I agree with all your points, but I feel like the closed "eyelid" doesnt give the Ferrari a sleepy look, but a very arrogant, chilled and conscious look instead. Love your work keep it up

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Lol wtf

[@mikefrederico7436]

The front looks amazing!!! 😍 Especially, when you add just a little side view coming into view, with them wheels chopping, but the back of the vehicle simply ruins it for me! Once i seen the rear of the vehicle it instantly reminded me of a futuristic hot wheels car, that I used to toss around when I was young.... P.s. Those headlights are heading in the right direction.

[@FifyTheurn]

Glad to have you back!

[@diamondd2778]

First episode ive come across! Subscribed!, huge fan now will be bingeing

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Cheers Diamond!

[@kevinl3235]

No worries Frank, great content as always! Spot on on with your synopsis of the car.

[@joaquinjavaloyesruiz8040]

Please don’t stop making videos!! You are the boss in terms of car design

[@fermignano89]

Totally underrated channel! Frank number one

[@picosdrivethru]

I love these, please keep making them, especially when you teach us about some design theory soooo useful

[@manuelibarragarcia4736]

I miss elegant+sporty Ferraris. Frank we love this channel!!!! You can t live!!! I want your batmobil design!!

[@stuartholcroft7703]

WE ALL LOVE THESE VIDEOS!!!

[@adamfry1125]

I agree, especially the awful truck mirrors! Oh please keep the channel going! We don't mind a slight change as long as you stay here! Your insight is brilliant!

[@Harper_34526]

These are some of the best automotive videos on KZbin no BS

[@samueldowney2806]

Glad to hear that you will be changing the format of some of these videos instead of abandoning the channel Frank. Hearing your insights and opinions on designs and your feedback to young budding designers is great and very precious. Personally I don't think the sp3 is a nicer design than an Emira. It feels like a missed opportunity as its caught between a more elegant or more brutal interpretation of Ferrari's classic sports car racers. It doesn't seem to know what it wants to be.

[@alizarde9249]

Great funky soundtrack at the end of the vid. Completes the bad-ass-ness of the Daytona!

[@mattjames4978]

Ferrari MUST have round tail lights IMO. Please let me design the next Ferrari - it would be beautiful!

[@mikear5136]

Again, Spot on explanation of the Design ... thanks Frank for knowledge

[@AlexTapisevic]

Its amazing how Frank can describe one car looking at other car...

[@bakhteria]

I really appreciate ur insight and for most parts I agree with u on all ur redesign ideas. This car looks like it tried to draw from way too many past ideas and then threw in brand new ideas and they don’t work. Much like a collection of great musicians playing different tunes together.

[@sillycybin420]

Thanks for all that you do Frank!

[@DiscoR53]

I see the Monza SP1 as being a classic. The Daytona kind of a “Mix a Lot girl” car big bust little waist big butt.

[@688hs]

Excactly what I thought too! I´d love to hear Frank´s thoughts about Monza.

[@SoCalFreelance]

Who makes the best scale model cars in your opinion? i.e. most attention to detail, best quality, best collectability/resale, etc.

[@mgsee]

Good observations - I would give it a 5 out of 10! Like a lot of modern car design short-term drama seems to take precedent over refinement and aesthetic purity . There is a feeling of immaturity about the design as if it was a Ferrari as imagined by an over-indulgent adolescent.

[@mr.g1123]

Thank you so much for the explanation. Love your takes on all of this.

[@picrureperfect8476]

I would be really curious to see a video from you on the first icona model the SP1/2. That’s a car that is absolutely stunning!

[@민-s8m]

I was really happy to see ur new video👍👍Thanks for this great content

[@robertoel-hajjboutros]

We love you frank so please stay with us, car lovers are rare

[@Kairosdex]

Completely agree about the front headlights. Though I disagree with your feelings of the rear. Yes, the light design is probably unrecognizable at night, but in day that rear looks incredible.

[@augustinf]

Nice to see you back! Yes, I love so many elements of this car at first glance but then as a whole… there is something cartoonesque about it. I don’t know it feels so high in the front and really no planted at all.. then the driving position seems so high too… i don t know what to think about it. My first impression was very good which is never a good sign. You need to be able to process a new in your face design to apreciate it long term

[@alexandreplewinski]

Thank you for this review! So interesting 👌

[@artysanmobile]

Frank, I hope you find that magic mix of time that allows you to continue here. You do the job out of real love. For design and harmony with its surroundings. I find your work inspiring me to make music. All the best. Peter

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thank you Peter! 👍

[@taksy3346]

we are here to learn Frank. Thank you for all the knowledge

[@deeplato5647]

thank you FS if you continue in a lighter level of effort... will be a treat for 1 or 2 renders a year.... do love your reviews of the classics, pointing out the beauty and style points..

[@donkremer6019]

That top view with that wraparound windshield, reminds me of the Ferrari Mythos.

[@emiliorecchia523]

great job your doing frank

[@antonispriftis8113]

Totally agree with you Frank. I feel as though this design is busier than Via del Corso on a busy day, especially front and rear views :)

[@kemsatofficial]

That channel update: Oh snap! Totally thought you were retired and doing this out of boredom. The Ferrari: Thing looks like a friggin’ spaceship. I don’t like the 3/4 front view of it though. It looks like a Daytona/Testarossa with Nissan GTR and (newer) Acura NSX vibes.

[@TyrantTitan.]

Any way that you could keep doing what you love and not letting this youtube channel take away from that, but as a way for yourself to exercise your critiquing skills and at the same time sharing your knowledge and opinions with the design community would be greatly appreciated. In my opinion, the design of the SP3 almost feels like someone in the design team was influenced by your past videos as far as bringing back design features that made Ferrari unique/striking/beautiful and still functional. Also, wondering if your could make a video about your thoughts on the DeTomaso P72?

[@HG504X]

Keep making the videos. Its always interesting to hear a designers take on other people's desgins in the industry.

[@leehrvyoswld]

I love this channel, even if the wait is longer!

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thank you Jordan!

[@epicon6]

We will support you no matter the format / frequency of uploads. Your videos are so inspiring and informative and basically pure art. I would love to hear your thoughts on cars like the S-Class, 7 Series and A8 because to me these cars i mention below are more beautiful than any supercar or a classic car: - BMW 750iL (E38), - BMW M760Li (G12 pre-facelift only), - Audi A8L W12 (D3), - Audi A8L W12 (D4), - Mercedes-AMG S65L (W222), - Mercedes S-Class S580 (W223) and the upcoming AMG version of that) - Mercedes Maybach S650 (X222) - Mercedes Maybach S680 (Z223)