The F12 Berlinetta wears decades of Ferrari tradition under its long aluminum hood, in the form of an atmospheric 6.3L V12 making no less than 730 horses at 8250 rpm. The massive 509 lbs.-ft. of torque is sent to the rear wheels by Ferrari’s seven-speed automated dual-clutch gearbox. The 0-100km/h benchmark is accomplished in a scant 3.1 seconds. Still, this grand tourer offers real-world civility through its manettino by way of a “Bumpy Road” setting.
Ferrari doesn’t want to call the new Purosangue (thoroughbred) an SUV. Of course, the vehicle doesn’t look anything like a Range Rover , but it does offer increased ground clearance, four-wheel drive and a rear hatch. Comparisons can be made with the Porsche Macan , although the longer nose gives …
In case you hadn’t noticed, things are getting wild in the high-performance SUV segment. Aston Martin first sent shockwaves with the DBX 707 , then the Lamborghini Urus Performante soon followed. This week marked the introduction of the BMW XM , a plug-in hybrid model exclusive to the automaker’s M …
Currently, the fastest roadgoing Ferrari is the LaFerrari; with its V12 coupled to an electric motor, it outputs almost 1,000 horsepower, and its performance is out of this world. However, for more than a few enthusiasts, it isn't a true Ferrari. When Enzo Ferrari started building cars, he considered only …
It may not look like it, but the Ferrari F12 was launched way back in 2012, and in the high-performance world, that means it’s getting old. While its V12 develops 730 horsepower –and sings better than more than a few Italian Cantantis– the big coupe isn’t the latest in the …
The coachwork car market has always been thriving. Ever since the first days of the automobile you could go to a workshop and ask for a vehicle tailored to your tastes. Today, this segment is somewhat smaller, but the most prominent shops are still out there. One of them, Carrozzeria …
When you think about American motoring, you immediately think big engine, amazing looks, earth-shattering sound and enjoying the sun and the wind through a convertible top. That is exactly what Ferrari created to celebrate its 60 years of operation on American soil: the F60 America is a limited-run edition of …
Every luxury manufacturer has a modification service for its richest clients. Since some of them want anonymity, some one-off cars have never been photographed. Supposedly, the CEO of Wegmans, Danny Wegman, has paid more than 4 millions dollars to enlist the service of Ferrari's Special Projects Division. In return, they …
At the beginning of the week, word was that a Ferrari 620 GT would replace the 599 GTB Fiorano. But in the end, the substitute will be called the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Joint effort with Pininfarina The car’s spaceframe chassis is made of aluminum, while composite materials were used for …
F12tdf’s engine is the F12berlinetta’s 6262CC 65° V12 on which Ferrari engineers worked to boost maximum power output from 740 CV to 780 CV at 8.500 rpm, yelding a specific power output of 125 CV/l. The engine’s sporty response is assured by a maximum torque figure of 705 Nm (up …
I went for a drive in a friend's Ferrari F12 Berlinetta in the hills around the French Coast, the last time we have been here was with the Enzo and with 740hp we really had good fun! Enjoy the drive in the hills and hairpins, the scenery was amazing as …
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2024 Ferrari Purosangue: Italian Bodybuilding
