The F12berlinetta represents the perfection of design and technology. The F12berlinetta ushers in a new generation of 12-cylinders engines with unprecedented performance, unparalleled handling and innovative design and aerodynamic.
Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre in collaboration with Pininfarina, the F12berlinetta strikes a perfect balance between maximum aerodynamic efficiency and the elegant proportions. The result is an innovative airflow system that makes this car absolutely original and unique. The F12berlinetta has low, sleek coupé lines with powerfully sculpted flanks whose contours curve and dip to channel the air flows from the bonnet.
The front of the car is dominated by an imposing grille that draws air into the engine bay to cool the V12. On either side of it are electronically-controlled guide vanes which help cool the brakes. This is an original, active aerodynamic solution as, when closed, they cut drag and, when open, guarantee optimal brake cooling. The rear of the F12berlinetta is characterised by a modern, functional reinterpretation of the Kamm tail which seamlessly integrates the two vertical fences of the rear diffuser.
F12berlinetta’s cabin design features a cutting-edge look that is understated yet sophisticated. Volumes have been reduced to a minimum to enhance sportiness and efficiency. The interior space has been optimised to ensure that the driving experience is both sporty and comfortable at once. The perfect balance between advanced technology and sophisticated, hand-crafted details of Frau’s leather interior reflects Ferrari’s DNA.
The F12berlinetta’s 200-bar, direct-injection 6262 cc 65° V12 delivers absolutely unprecedented performance for a naturally aspirated 12-cylinder engine. It has a maximum power output of 740 CV at 8250 rpm, while its specific power output is a record-breaking 118 CV/l. Responsiveness and strong pick-up is guaranteed by maximum torque of 690 Nm, 80 % at 2500 rpm. With a constant surge of power to a limit of 8700 rpm. Just as is the case with F1 engines, the V12 has very low inertia and thus revs rise very rapidly.
The seven-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission boosts both performance and ride comfort at once. The technology involved is based on the independent management of odd and even gears which are pre-selected using two different in-put shafts. Gear shifting time is thus zero and there is no interruption of torque delivery to the wheels. Shortened ratios have been developed for the F12berlinetta to ensure that the car’s performance can be exploited in every gear. The E-Diff3 electronic differential has also been integrated into the gearbox, helping to cut the car’s overall weight.
With a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.1 seconds , the F12berlinetta is the most high-performance car in Ferrari history.
Every time Ferrari has unveiled a new 12-cylinder sports car since 1947, something magical has happened.