2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
talian luxury sports car god Ferrari unveiled their new flagship grand
tourer earlier this month: the 2013 F12berlinetta. Replacing its
prototype, the six-year old 599 Fiorano, the F12berlinetta was conceived
as the first of a new generation of powerful V12 vehicles for the
company. Making its world debut online at Ferrari.com and making an
appearance at the Geneva Auto Show, this high-performance road demon is
being promoted as the fastest Ferrari ever built.
Packing in 729 horses at close to 8250 rpm, the F12berlinetta features a
custom-designed 65 degree twelve cylinder engine and its cool 508 lb-ft
of torque easily tops its predecessors’ 448 lb-ft. The top speed for
the F12 is in the range of 210 mph, and has the ability to get from 0-60
in a mere 3.1 seconds which eclipses the 599 Fiorano’s time of 3.7. If
you're going to test fate and try out these speeds on city streets, just
make sure you’re more sly than the doctor in Japan who recorded his
thrill ride and found himself facing jail time after the police watched
it on
The external body of the F12 strikes a balance between the latest in
aerodynamic technologies and sophisticated traditional Ferrari touches.
The use of fluid dynamic simulations, along with extensive wind tunnel
testing has optimized this strikingly beautiful car for less drag and a
higher rate of downforce to help keep your car on the road. The body
itself was designed collaboratively between the Ferrari Styling Center
and distinguished Italian auto design and engineering firm Pininfarina.
Lastly, the classic Ferrari interior of this luxury roadster is
exceptionally roomy compared to previous models. Upgraded Frau leather
is used throughout, and is fashioned with futuristic looking air vents
crafted with aluminum and carbon fiber. The F12 is also surprisingly
fuel efficient at 30% below the Fiorana, and only emits 217.5g/mile of
CO2.
The F12berlinetta is estimated to cost around $333,650 and will be available later this year.
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