![]() Sure, it wasn't very successful, but the point is Ferrari is finally doing something about the F12berlinetta.Īrguably the most potent grand tourer to date, the F12tdf has everything it needs to become yet another successful product. The 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB before it received track-only 2009 Ferrari 599XX and 2012 Ferrari 599XX EVO versions, while the 2002-2006 Ferrari 575M that came before that was made available in FIA GT racing specifications. That wouldn't be an issue normally, simply because it's a Ferrari and that Maranello takes more years to update its vehicles, but the F12berlinetta is part of a lineage that carries strong motorsport credentials. Simply put, Ferrari neglected its front-engined supercar for nearly three years. Launched in 2012, the F12berlinetta has soldiered on unchanged until 2015. That's pretty impressive for a front-engined car! ![]() What's more, Ferrari claims the F12tdf lapped the Fiorano test track in one minute and 21 seconds, making it two seconds faster than the F12berlinetta and 488 GTB and just a second slower than the mighty LaFerrari. These improvements make the F12tdf significantly quicker than the F12berlinetta, as the 0-to-62 mph sprints dropped from 3.1 to 2.9 seconds, while hitting 124 mph from a standing start takes only 7.9 ticks instead of 8.5. The technology sharpens turn-in, increases stability (together with the wider track), and keeps the tail on its best behavior at the track. The F12tdf also received a new Virtual Short Wheelbase system, which is Maranello talk for four-wheel steering. ![]() The revised unit has six-percent shorter gear ratios and delivers 30-percent faster upshifts and 40-percent quicker downshifts. Additionally, Ferrari fitted the F12tdf with a bespoke version of its dual-clutch transmission. The new internals help boost volumetric efficiency at high revs. The mill now uses race-inspired mechanical tappets and variable-geometry intake trumpets borrowed from the brand's Formula One cars. Finally, there's black stripe running from one taillight into the other and a significantly smaller prancing horse emblem. The windscreen has also been remodeled into a thinner, T-shaped piece. The rear spoiler is now 60mm (2.3 inches) longer and 30mm higher (1.2 inch), while the rake of the tailgate has been made more vertical to generate more downforce. And while the exhaust pipes seem to be in the exact same position, they now feature big black surrounds made from carbon-fiber. The engine hood is also new, sporting a revised V-shaped power bulge and new vents for improved cooling.Īround back, the unique T-shaped fascia that starts at the center of the lower apron and wraps around the circular LED taillights on the standard car is gone here, as most of the rear bumper is now a massive trapezoidal indentation that extends into a wide diffuser. The new bumper changes the F12's appearance quite dramatically, as the nose is slightly longer and has race car written all over it. Although the 488 GTB is no longer in production, its essence continues in the F8 Tributo.Up front, the bumper has been resculpted and now consists of a T-shaped intake with big ducts at each extremity, a carbon fiber splitter, and new vents and racing canards toward the sides. MotorTrend Favorite: The 488 GTB triumphed in MotorTrend's 2017 Best Driver's Car competition, with its unbelievable engine and telepathic handling earning heaps of praise. For track duty, we're inclined to opt for the sonorous 812 Competizione. Most Fun to Drive: Deciding which Ferrari is most fun to drive is like picking the best type of pizza-it's impossible. The SF90 costs well over $500,000 and serves as the brand's current flagship model. Its hybridized twin-turbo V-8 cranks out nearly 1,000 hp. Most Expensive: Ferrari's performance acumen is showcased in the SF90 Stradale. This elegant coupe starts around $225,000 before options-and, like any Ferrari, options are plentiful. Least Expensive: No Ferrari can be called entry-level, but the Roma is the least expensive Ferrari on sale. In recent years, Ferrari has adopted turbocharging and electricity to make its sports cars even more exciting. ![]() This Italian automaker has earned fanfare through extreme performance and motorsports dominance. Ferrari is perhaps the world's best-known supercar manufacturer. ![]()
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