Ferrari F12berlinetta 2013

Ferrari F12berlinetta

 The on-line unveiling of the Ferrari F12berlinetta ushers in a new generation of Ferrari 12-cylinders in the form of a car that delivers unprecedented performance from an exceptional new engine, combined with innovative design that redefines classic themes along with extreme aerodynamics.

Revealed to the world for the first time on Ferrari.com in preparation for its official debut at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show, the Ferrari F12berlinetta, finished in an attractive new Rosso Berlinetta three-layer colour, represents the very cutting-edge of mid-front-engined sports cars.

This is, in fact, the most powerful and high-performance Ferrari road car ever launched thanks to the incredibly efficient engine - in terms of mechanical, combustion and fluid-dynamics efficiency - which, together with advanced vehicle architecture, aerodynamics, components and electronic controls, guarantee unsurpassed driving involvement whatever the road or track.

Ferrari's traditional transaxle layout has been revolutionised to match the more extreme performance of the car. The wheelbase has been shortened and the engine, dashboard and seats have been lowered in the chassis, while the new layout of the rear suspension and gearbox enabled Ferrari's engineers to make the rear volume of the car smaller. The overall result is a very compact car with a lower centre of gravity that is further back in the chassis, and a level of aerodynamic efficiency that sets new standards.

Scaglietti, renowned for its expertise in aluminium materials and construction, designed an all-new spaceframe chassis and bodyshell using 12 different kinds of alloys, some of which have been used here for the first time in the automotive sector, and employing new assembly and joining techniques. This has resulted in a 20 per cent increase in structural rigidity while reducing weight to just 1525 kg (70 kg less than the previous V12 coupé) with an ideal distribution between the axles (54 per cent over the rear).

The Ferrari F12berlinetta's 6262cc 65° V12 engine delivers unprecedented performance and revs for a naturally-aspirated 12-cylinder. Its maximum power output is 740 CV which translates to a specific output of 118 CV/l. Torque reaches a peak of 690 Nm, 80 per cent of which is already available at just 2,500 rpm, and which provides an unrelenting surge of acceleration all the way to the 8,700 rpm limit. The engine is mated to the F1 dual-clutch transmission, which has closer gear ratios developed specifically for this car's performance. The Ferrari F12berlinetta boasts a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.1 kg/CV.

Fuel consumption has been reduced by 30%, with CO2 emissions of just 350 g/km - figures which put the Ferrari F12berlinetta at the top of the high-performance league. These results have been obtained by extensive research and development which focused on efficiencies of the whole vehicle: engine, aerodynamics, tyres and weights.

Similarly excellent results have been obtained with the car's aerodynamic development, thanks to the integration of the design process with extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and lengthy testing in the wind tunnel. Downforce has been boosted by 76 per cent (123 kg at 200 km/h) while drag has been significantly reduced (the Cd is just 0.299). These results come courtesy of two new solutions. The first of these is the Aero Bridge which uses the bonnet to generate downforce by channelling air away from the upper part of the car to its flanks where it interacts with the wake from the wheel wells to decrease drag. The second is Active Brake Cooling, a system that opens guide vanes to the brake cooling ducts only at high operating temperatures, again reducing drag.

The Ferrari F12berlinetta's impressive technical specifications are completed by Ferrari's latest generation carbon-ceramic brakes (CCM3) and the evolution of the magnetorheological suspension control system (SCM-E). As is now traditional with all Ferraris, its control systems (E-Diff, ESP Premium, F1-Trac, and high-performance ABS) are all fully integrated.

The result is that the new Prancing Horse 12-cylinder accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 8.5 seconds. It also completes a lap of the Fiorano circuit in 1'23", faster than any other Ferrari road car. Benchmark performance and maximum driving involvement are guaranteed by immediate turn-in, with smaller steering wheel angles, and increased cornering speed. Stopping distances have also been drastically reduced.

The design of the Ferrari F12berlinetta is a result of the collaboration between the Ferrari Styling Centre and Pininfarina and is a perfect balance of uncompromising aerodynamics with harmonious proportions interpreting the typical elements of Ferrari's front-engined V12 cars in an original and innovative way. A coupé with sleek, aggressive lines whose compact exterior dimensions conceal exceptional in-car space and comfort. The all-new Frau leather interior highlights the balance of advanced technology and sophisticated, handcrafted detailing. In the middle of the light and lean dashboard, there are new carbon fibre and aluminium air vents clearly inspired by the aeronautic field.

The cabin has been optimised to ensure maximum usability of the interior space with additional luggage capacity behind the seats, which can also be easily reached thanks to the large aperture offered by the tail-gate. With the cockpit designed around the driver, typical of all Ferraris, the Human Machine Interface approach is emphasised, grouping all the major commands within immediate reach to guarantee maximum ergonomics for the most involving driving experience.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Engine
  • Type: 65-degree V12
  • Total displacement: 6262 cc
  • Maximum power output: 740 CV at 8500 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 690 Nm at 6000 rpm
• Dimensions and weight
  • Length: 4618 mm
  • Width: 1942 mm
  • Height: 1273 mm
  • Dry weight: 1525 kg
  • Weight distribution: 46% front, 54% rear
  • Weight-power ratio: 2.1 kg/CV
• Performance
  • Maximum speed: >340 km/h
  • 0-100 km/h: 3.1 s
• Fuel consumption and emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
  • Consumption: 15l/100 km
  • CO2: 350 g/km

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Ferrari 599 SA Aperta

Ferrari is delighted to announce the presentation of the Ferrari 599 SA Aperta at the 2010 Paris International Motor Show. This is a special series model of which a strictly limited number of just 80 will be built. All have already been sold. Ferrari chose to build 80 SA Apertas in celebration of Pininfarina's 80th anniversary. The SA nomenclature also pays homage to both Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina whose company and work have been linked to the most successful road-going cars ever built at Maranello.

The Ferrari 599 SA Aperta is a true roadster which allows its occupants to enjoy the superlative emotions afforded by our signature front-engined V12 architecture in a completely open-top setting. In fact, it has just a light soft top designed to be resorted to only if the weather gets particularly bad. A low-slung windscreen and the fact that it crouches lower to the ground than our other models lend the SA Aperta an exceptionally aerodynamic sleekness. Its profile arches back from the A-post to two aerodynamic fins beautifully integrating the two roll-bars which themselves cleverly mimic the outline of the seats.

The chassis has been redesigned to deliver a standard of stiffness comparable to that of a closed berlinetta and there is a negligible weight difference also, thanks to work done on the chassis structure.

Thanks to the 670 CV engine beneath its bonnet, the SA Aperta beautifully embodies the sporty spirit of the Ferrari 599, incorporating Ferrari's most advanced technology to deliver absolutely benchmark performance and superb driving pleasure. Its interior too is stylishly sporty with particularly sophisticated materials, trim and colours used throughout. The virtually endless combinations available guarantee that each and every SA Aperta is absolutely unique.

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Ferrari 458 Spider 2013

The new Ferrari 458 Spider joins the 458 Italia, widening the range of Ferrari's mid-rear engined V8s and offering the same uncompromising technological solutions, handling and performance in a refined open-top configuration. It is equipped with a Ferrari patented, fully retractable hard top, a world first for a sports car with this lay-out.

The Ferrari 458 Spider is powered by Ferrari's 570 CV 4,499 cc V8 which was named International Engine of the Year 2011. The power is transferred to the road by Ferrari's class-leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission through the sophisticated E-Diff, itself integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS for maximum handling dynamics. The car delivers 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in under 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 320 

km/h.

Certain features, such as its accelerator pedal mapping and the damping of the multilink suspension, have been calibrated to guarantee maximum sportiness and absolute driving pleasure with the top down, in line with Maranello's exclusive spider tradition. Even the engine soundtrack has been honed to ensure that the car's occupants are completely captivated by the drop-top driving

experience.

Entirely in aluminium, the hard-top solution adopted for the Ferrari 458 Spider offers a number of advantages over the traditional folding soft-top, including a reduction of 25 kg in weight compared to Ferrari F430 Spider and a deployment time of just 14 seconds. Fully integrated into the styling of the car, the hard-top was engineered to fit neatly ahead of the engine bay without compromising aerodynamics or the performance of the car. The small space needed to house the roof enables the designers to include a generous rear bench for luggage behind the seats.

The rear of the car is characterised by innovative forms with the buttresses designed to optimise the flow of air to the engine intakes and the clutch and gearbox oil radiators. For maximum comfort whilst driving top down the Ferrari 458 Spider features a generously-sized adjustable electric wind stop. The design was perfected to slow and diffuse the air in the cockpit, enabling normal conversation to be held even at speeds over 200 km/h.

New technical solutions adopted for the chassis guarantee identical levels of structural rigidity with the roof up or down. The result is a car that is truly exciting to drive, blending extreme performance with the responsiveness that has always characterised Ferrari's open-top berlinettas.

Its category-topping performance aside, the new car also boasts class-leading fuel consumption and emissions levels. Thanks to the HELE (High Emotion Low Emission) system, in fact, fuel consumption on the combined urban cycle stands at 11.8 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 275 g/km. 

Ferrari 458 Spider - Technical Specification

• Engine
  
  • Longitudinal mid-rear V8
  • Bore/stroke: 94 x 81 mm
  • Displacement: 4499 cc
  • Maximum power: 570 CV (562 hp) @ 9000 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 540 Nm @ 6000 rpm
  • Maximum revs: 9000 rpm
  • Compression ratio: 12.5:1
  • Specific power: 127 CV (125 hp) per litre
  • Weight/power ratio: 2.51 kg/CV
  • Direct injection
  • Dry sump lubrication
• Performance
  
  • 0-100 km/h: 3.4 s
  • 0-200 km/h: 10.8 s
  • 100-0 km/h: 32.8 m
  • Top speed: 320 km/h
• Price: €226,800 (Italy - OTR)

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Ferrari FF 2012

The 81st Geneva International Motor Show played host to the unveiling of two major new Prancing Horse innovations: the revolutionary Ferrari FF, a four-wheel drive four-seater with a mid-front V12 that is the most powerful and versatile car Ferrari has ever built, and the 458 Italia sporting the HELE (High Emotions Low Emissions) System which cuts CO2 to just 275 g/km.

The Ferrari FF makes its eagerly-waited debut at Geneva after the huge build-up of expectation and interest created by the client premiere at Maranello broadcast online by www.ferrari.com.

The revolutionary Ferrari FF offers a completely new take on the sporting Grand Tourer theme. It is not only the first Ferrari with four-wheel drive, but, more significantly, a model that hails a major break with the past, effortlessly melding extreme sports car performance with the versatility and usability of a genuine GT and boasting an extremely innovative design.

Every single area of the Ferrari FF brims with innovation, not least its engine, the first GDI V12 to be coupled with the seven-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox. The V12 unleashes a massive 660 CV at 8,000 rpm, and maximum torque of 683 Nm at 6,000 rpm with 500 Nm already available at just 1,000 rpm. This ensures the performance figures of an extreme sports car, with the 0-100 km/h sprint covered in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h. Efficiency has been significantly boosted too, with fuel consumption now standing at just 15.4 litres per 100 km, and CO2 emissions at 360 g/km, a 25 per cent reduction compared to the previous V12s, thanks in part to the HELE (High Emotions- Low Emissions) System which incorporates Stop&Start technology.

Uniquely, the Ferrari FF also guarantees this exceptional performance on terrain with very low grip coefficients, thanks to Ferrari's own patented 4RM four-wheel drive system. Torque is still delivered by the rear wheels, but the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) ensures that as much as is required is also transferred to the front wheels when necessary on low grip surfaces. The Ferrari FF intelligently distributes torque to each of the four wheels individually, thanks to the fact that all of the dynamic vehicle controls (E-Diff, F1-Trac and PTU) have been integrated into a single CPU.

Exceptional sporty driving is guaranteed by the Ferrari FF's transaxle architecture (mid-front engine with gearbox over the rear axle) and the positioning of 53% of weight to the rear of the car. Meticulous attention has been taken in lightening the engine (new castings), bodyshell (new aluminium alloys and production processes) and a host of other components. The interior has also been optimised through the use of high-tech materials such as magnesium for the seats. Third generation Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes are now lighter and longer-lasting, with virtually negligible wear during normal use on the road. All of these innovations have combined to produce an absolutely exceptional weight-power ratio of 2.7 kg/CV, a new benchmark for this kind of car.

Styled by Pininfarina, the Ferrari FF's lines effortlessly reflect its signature uncompromising balance of sportiness and versatility. It can comfortably accommodate four in its bodyhugging seats and spacious cabin. Its 450 litre boot can also be extended to 800 litres as the rear seats fold down independently. This means that the Ferrari FF offers more luggage space not only than any other car in its category, but also many four-door saloons, too.

Everything aboard the Ferrari FF is tailored specifically to the needs and tastes of its driver with a choice of six exclusive colours and the finest Frau aniline leathers specially treated to enhance their natural softness. The Ferrari FF's exceptional specification enhances in-car enjoyment for all four occupants. Features include a new rear-seat infotainment system with two screens for watching TV and DVD and a 1,280 Watt, 16-channel stereo system with Dolby Surround Sound.

The three FFs on the stand in Geneva are joined by a 458 Italia, the 599 GTB Fiorano with the sporting HGTE package, and a Ferrari California in an elegant Blu Tour De France finish. The Ferrari California is enjoying incredible sales success and is also the model subject to the widest range of personalisation requests in Ferrari's line-up. The V8- engined convertible is, in fact, very popular in the special two-tone and three-layer paint option finishes, with additional original interior combinations of materials, colours and trim solutions. The extraordinary success of the Ferrari California testifies to its enduring and sophisticated appeal.

Ferrari FF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Engine
  • Type: 65° V12
  • Total displacement: 6262 cc
  • Bore/stroke: 94 mm x 75,2 mm
  • Maximum power: 660 CV @ 8000 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 683 Nm @ 6000 rpm
  • Specific power: 77 kW/litre - 105 CV/litre
  • Maximum revs: 8000 rpm
  • Compression ratio: 12,3:1
• Dimensions and weight
  • Length: 4907 mm
  • Width: 1953 mm
  • Height: 1379 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2990 mm
  • Front track: 1676 mm
  • Rear track: 1660 mm
  • Dry weight: 1790 kg
  • Kerb weight: 1880 kg
  • Weight distribution: 47% front, 53% rear
  • Boot volume: 450 litres
  • Fuel tank capacity: 91 litres
• Wheels and tyres
  • Front: 245/35 ZR 20 8,5 J x 20"
  • Rear: 295/35 ZR 20 10,5 J x 20"
  • Rear (winter tyres): 285/35 ZR20 10,5 J x 20"
• Brakes
  • Front: 398 mm x 38 mm
  • Wheel: 360 mm x 32 mm
• Transmission and gearbox
  • 4RM (four-wheel drive) and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
• Electronic controls
  • 4RM control (full integration of all controls: F1-Trac, E-Diff and PTU); ABS/EBD; ESC
• Suspension
  • SCM3
• Performance
  • Top speed: 335 km/h
  • 0-100 km/h: 3,7 sec
  • 0-200 km/h: 11 sec
  • 100-0 km/h: 35 m
  • Weight/power ratio: 2,7 kg/CV
  • Consumption and emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
  • Consumption: 15,4 l/100 km
  • CO2 emissions: 360 gr/km

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Ferrari 458 Italia

The Ferrari 458 Italia's Pininfarina architecture provides added affirmation of the complete abandonment from the accomplished that this new car hails. The Ferrari 458 Italia has a compact, aerodynamic shape, accent the concepts of simplicity, ability and animation that aggressive the project. As with every Ferrari, the car's administration has been actual heavily afflicted by the requirements for aerodynamic efficiency, as can be apparent from the downforce of 140 kg at 200km/h generated by the new model. The foreground appearance a individual aperture for the foreground grille and ancillary air intakes, with aerodynamic sections and profiles advised to absolute air to the coolant radiators and the new collapsed underbody. The adenoids aswell sports baby aeroelastic winglets which accomplish downforce and, as dispatch rises, batter to abate the breadth of the radiator inlets and cut drag.
The new 4499 cc V8 is the aboriginal Ferrari absolute bang engine to be mid-rear mounted. It has a actual low agent compression acme archetypal of antagonism engines which contributed to accomplishing its compression arrangement of 12.5:1. Able with the acceptable flat-plane crankshaft, the engine delivers 570 CV at 9000 rpm and, with an outstanding ability achievement of 127 CV/litre, sets a new criterion not alone for the accomplished Ferrari ambit and the history of company, but aswell for the absolute bazaar segment. Best torque is 540 Nm at 6000 rpm, over 80 per cent of which is accessible from 3250 rpm. Specific torque is a almanac 120 Nm/litre. However, what is absolutely amazing is the bulk of torque accessible while still advancement top levels of ability at low revs.
The car's soundtrack is aswell archetypal Ferrari, with an exciting, able bark arising from the engine afore it channels through to the exhaust's three rear tailpipes.
The Ferrari 458 Italia is able with the seven-speed dual-clutch manual which increases achievement whilst accouterment actual bland accouterment even at abounding throttle. The engineers accept developed specific, sportier accessory ratios to bout the ability and torque curves of the new V8, guaranteeing top torque even at lower engine speeds and acceptance the car to ability its best dispatch in top gear.
This new Ferrari is aswell a above bound avant-garde if it comes to acid emissions. Despite the actuality that the new engine is decidedly added able than the V8s that preceded it, the Ferrari 458 Italia produces just 320 g/km of CO2 and ammunition burning is 13.7 l/100 km (combined cycle), the best in the absolute segment.
The engineers aswell focused on weight abridgement during the architecture appearance for agnate reasons. Consequently, the Ferrari 458 Italia has a dry weight of 1380 kg with a power-to-weight arrangement of 2.42 kg/CV. Weight administration is aswell optimal with 58 per cent over the rear axle. The aftereffect of the engineers' endeavours can be summed up in to two simple statistics which calm altogether abbreviate the Ferrari 458 Italia's aberrant performance: 0-100 km/h dispatch in beneath 3.4 abnormal and a best dispatch in balance of 325 km/h.
For the new chassis, already added in aluminium, Maranello's engineers congenital assorted types of avant-garde alloys forth with aerospace industry-derived accomplishment and bonding techniques.
With attention to car dynamics, the Ferrari 458 Italia's abeyance appearance accompanying wishbones at the foreground and a multi-link start-up at the rear acquainted for best roadholding and accomplished handling. Forth with a added absolute council ratio, the Ferrari 458 Italia appropriately offers acutely accelerated turn-in and physique ascendancy whilst advancement above ride comfort.
The affiliation of the E-Diff and F1-Trac (now controlled by the aforementioned ECU) and their corresponding mappings is even greater, consistent in a 32 per cent access in longitudinal dispatch out of corners compared to antecedent models. The change of the ascendancy logic, with even faster and added authentic adding of levels of grip, ensures even greater roadholding, bigger administration and affluence of ascendancy on the limit.
The aforementioned ECU aswell governs the high-performance ABS, accouterment even added absolute ascendancy over the argumentation beginning and greater efficiency. The brakes aswell affection a prefill action whereby the pistons in the callipers move the pads into acquaintance with the discs on lift off to minimise adjournment in the brakes getting applied. This accumulated with the ABS has cut the 100-0 km/h braking ambit to a simple 32.5 metres.
The Ferrari 458 Italia's autogenous is addition breadth of the car that exalts its adventurous personality. The disciplinarian is accustomed by a new blueprint and a advocate ergonomic interface area the capital controls are all amassed on the council wheel.
With the Ferrari 458 Italia, Maranello has brought a awful characteristic new car to its 8-cylinder range. The aggregation now offers two models that allotment a common, race-derived DNA, both awfully adventurous and fun to drive in accurate Ferrari tradition, but aimed at two actual altered kinds of client. While the Ferrari California was created for owners acute a added able sports car with a applied edge, the Ferrari 458 Italia is advised for owners for whom the antecedence is uncompromising on-road achievement with casual clue day capability, but who still appeal a car that is adapted in circadian active like all Ferrari's contempo models.
• Dimensions
o Length: 4527 mm (178.2 in.)
o Width: 1937 mm (76.3 in.)
o Height: 1213 mm (47.8 in.)
o Wheelbase: 2650 mm (104.3 in.)
o Dry weight: 1380 kg (3042 lbs)
o Weight/power ratio: 2,42 kg/CV (7.16 lbs/kW)
o Weight distribution (front/rear): 42%/58%
• Engine
o Type: V8 - 90°
o Displacement: 4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
o Maximum power: 570 CV (425 kW) @ 9000 rpm
o Maximum torque: 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
o Specific power output: 127 CV/l
o Compression ratio: 12.5:1
• Tyres
o Front: 235/35 ZR20 8.5"
o Rear: 295/35 ZR20 10.5"
• Performance
o Maximum speed: >325 km/h (>202 mph)
o 0-100 km/h: <3.4 s
• Fuel consumption + emissions
o Fuel consumption: 13.7 l/100 km
o Emissions: 320 g CO2/km
• Gearbox
o Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1
o Electronics
o E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS

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