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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
File:Ferrari-F12-Berlinetta 3Q.jpg[1]
Overview
ManufacturerFerrari
Production2012 -
AssemblyMaranello, Italy
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer
Body style2-seat berlinetta
LayoutFMR layout
RelatedFerrari FF
Powertrain
Engine6.3 L V12[2]
Dimensions
Curb weight1,525 kg (3,362 lb)[2]
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari 599

The Ferrari F12berlinetta[3] is a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive grand tourer produced by Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari. The F12berlinetta, introduced to the public at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, replaces the Ferrari 599 series grand tourers.[4]

Specifications

Engine

The F12berlinetta uses a 6,262 cc (6.3 L; 382.1 cu in), naturally aspirated 65° V12 engine shared with the Ferrari FF, producing 730 hp (544 kW; 740 PS) at 8500 rpm and 509 lb⋅ft (690 N⋅m) at 6000 rpm, making it the most powerful road-legal Ferrari to date. This allows the F12berlinetta to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.1 seconds, 0 to 124 mph (200 km/h) in 8.5 seconds to a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h). It is reported to be capable of lapping Ferrari's Fiorano test circuit in 1 minute, 23 seconds, 1 second faster than it's predecessor, 1.9 seconds faster than the Enzo Ferrari and 2 seconds faster than the 458 Italia.[2][5]

References

  1. ^ "Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Supercar Finally Revealed" (29 February 2012). news.topmotors.com. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Barlow, Jason (29 February 2012). "It's here: meet the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta". Top Gear. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Announcing the F12berlinetta: the fastest Ferrari ever built" (29 February 2012). ferrari.com. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  4. ^ Pollard, Tim. "Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (2012) - the 599 supercar" (29 February 2012). Car Magazine. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  5. ^ Hardy, Sam (29 February 2012). "Ferrari F12 Berlinetta revealed". Auto Express. Retrieved 29 February 2012.