Maranello has blown the covers off the successor to its 599 GTB Fiorano and a direct opponent of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The car was rumored to be called the F620 GT but as it turns out, we will come to know it as the new F12berlinetta.
Billed as the fastest and most powerful regular production Ferrari in history, the F12berlinetta sports a 6.3-liter naturally-aspirated V12 engine that produces 730HP (740PS), which translates to a specific output of 116HP per liter. It also delivers a peak torque of 690Nm or 508.9 lb-ft, 80 percent of which is available at just 2,500 rpm, while it can rev up to 8,700 rpm.
The 12-cylinder unit is linked to an F1 dual-clutch transmission with close gear ratios that drives the rear wheels.
Ferrari says that the F12berlinetta accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62mph) in 3.1 seconds and from zero to 200 km/h (124mph) in 8.5 seconds en route to a top speed in excess of 340km/h (211mph+) adding that it also completes a lap of the Fiorano circuit in 1.23", faster than any other Ferrari road car.
Even though it has 118-horses (!) more than the 612hp (620PS) 599 GTB Fiorano, Maranello claims a 30 percent reduction in fuel consumption over the 599's 16.7lt/100km and a significant cut in CO2 emissions, from 415g/km to 350g/km.
Measuring 4,618mm long, 1,942mm wide and 1,273mm tall, the new top Ferrari is 47mm shorter, 19mm narrower and 63mm lower than the model it replaces, while the Italian company said it rides on a shorter wheelbase, without announcing the precise figure.
The company said it has repackaged the rear suspension and gearbox to make the rear volume of the car smaller.
Ferrari's partner Scaglietti, assisted the company in designing the an all-new spaceframe chassis and bodyshell using 12 different kinds of alloys, which helps keep the car's weight down to 1525kg (3,362 pounds). That's 70kg (154 pounds) less than the 599 despite a 20 per cent increase in structural rigidity. The weight distribution is 46:54 (front:rear).
The F12berlinetta will be offered with the latest generations of carbon-ceramic brakes (CCM3) and magnetorheological suspension control system (SCM-E) as well as a variety of electric aids (E-Diff, ESP Premium, F1-Trac, and a high-performance ABS).
The design of the Italian supercar is the work of result of the collaboration between the Ferrari Styling Centre and Pininfarina. The company claims that downforce has been improved by 76 percent (123 kg at 200 km/h or 124mph) while drag has been reduced to Cd 0.299, thanks in part to the active aero parts such as the Aero Bridge that uses the bonnet to generate downforce at the front by channeling air away and the Active Brake Cooling ducts.
As for the interior, Ferrari says it has optimized the cabin to ensure maximum usability of the interior space with additional luggage capacity behind the seats.
The new front-engined supercar from Ferrari will receive its world premiere at next week's Geneva International Motor Show but don't expect sales to begin before the end of the year, or possibly even in early 2013 for certain markets.
21 Comments:
Looks amazing.
Its severly busy, but what a beaut!
ff look bad for me and thıs lıke too bad for ferrari the grıll look lıke peugeot or mazda shame on ferrari and back look facelıtf for 599 and side only part ı lıke dude ıt ıs not future 599 ıt ıs ff coupe yes FF COUPE thıs ıs my feelıng about one off world best car maker flagshıp ıs cant be look lıke thıs ... 250 gto cryıng now for ferrari future
The grille of the Ferrari looks like this is because of new european safety regulations. All cars will have puffy grilles from now on.
It looks like it was designed by a five year old, it'll probably cost a bazillion dollars, and with engine stats lie that, the Exploding Ferrari trend is sure to continue.
When can I place a deposit?
200 kmph = 12 mph... since when?
Another great looking ferrari.
I like this more than the 458. It's brilliant, and the engine seems that it has turbo-engine characteristics only without turbos ! The fuel consmption is incredible for this kind of power !
The F12Berlinetta has a design that embodies the graceful & sexy yet bold lines that Ferrari is legendary for and its speed will make it highly competitive, however at this price point I would hands down rather have the upcoming Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. Its more aggressive styling, sporty yet luxurious interior & engine power/layout resonate stronger for me with what I feel is a more cohesive design if I had to choose only one exotic - if could have two, the F12Berlinetta would be slotted next to the LP700-4 in the garage.
Just fantastic.
That's a Ferrari!!
Congrats
looks like it is trying hard to look good,but it just isnt!
Ferrari hasn't built too many "beautiful" cars in the last 25 years (IMHO). Exciting to look at, yes, but not beautiful. This one is beautiful.
I really love the FF and had hoped it's design would influence the future look of Ferrari. This is it.
-Dallas
J-string!
The interior was not done well. Why does the passenger need a rev counter and gear indicator.
A lot of visual activity modeled here with every historical Italian design cliche rendered into an attractive retro composition. They should have followed suit with the instrument cluster, the modern race execution of the cluster in this design is like putting digital instruments in a 32 Ford hot rod.
An attractive involving design, but no Lusso.
Looks good overall, the design just needs some minor cleaning up.
It is o.k. but not iconic. For ferrari and for what surely is going to be an outrageously expensive vehicle, you would expect more. I think the new Infiniti concept has more going for it than this...
The full list of specifications that have been revealed so far are on here: http://www.allcarwiki.com/wiki/Ferrari_F12berlinetta if anyone wants to check them out. The photos, videos and press release are there too. The aerodynamics are really impressive on this car, especially the active brake ducts.
Holy crap! You can't speak English! WTF man???
Clueless Jaco doesn't get it that 'Guests' first language is not English.
Jaco also has a bit of trouble writing English...To whit> Improper and overly frequent use of the exclamation and question marks is generally considered poor
writing, for it distracts the reader and reduces the marks meaning.
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