autoevolution
 

Fake Ferrari Portofino Is Actually a Toyota Prius, Has Italian Flag Stripes

Fake Ferrari Portofino is actually a Toyota Prius 4 photos
Photo: jonathanch6506 via supercarspotter69/instagram
Fake Ferrari Portofino Is Actually a Toyota PriusFake Ferrari Portofino Is Actually a Toyota PriusFake Ferrari Portofino Is Actually a Toyota Prius
Remember all the rumors about Ferrari introducing a Portofino Coupe this season? Well, it appears we got it all wrong when stating that the brand new Roma was the production model they were talking about. Instead, it appears that Maranello has been working on a fixed-roof model that can accommodate up to five adults - of course not, we are dealing with a Toyota Prius that was modded in a way that makes it resemble a Ferrari Portofino.
The factory headlight resemblance between the Japanese hybrid and the Italian GT is only a part of the connection between the two, with the rest being done by the aftermarket elements found on the contraption we have here (more on this below).

These pics surfaced on Instagram and while it does look like we're dealing with an actual build rather than a Photoshop job, this isn't all that important. So even if the thing is not real, we might just get such a project soon as this is simply how the custom car world rolls nowadays.

Returning to the Toyrarri, as I've decided to call the thing (after all, it is more T than F), the custom front apron does most of the work. However, we mustn't overlook the combined effect of the other Prancing Horse-like elements, such as the logos, which can be found on the nose, the wheels and even the front fenders (ah... the famous Ferrari shields).

Then we have the longitudinal stripes that run from the line that separates the front bumper from the hood to the rear hatch, as you'll notice when using the swipe feature of the post below.

Now, weren't there some heavy rumors about Ferrari preparing to introduce a new hybrid soon? Well, you can forget all about the Purosangue crossover, this Prius is the real thing.

If you liked the article, please follow us:  Google News icon Google News Youtube Instagram
About the author: Andrei Tutu
Andrei Tutu profile photo

In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
Full profile

 

Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?

You will only receive our top stories