The Ferrari F12berlinetta (Type F152) is a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive grand tourer made by Ferrari. It debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and replaced the 599. Top Gear named it “Supercar of the Year 2012”, and it was replaced by the 812 Superfast in early 2017.
Ferrari F12berlinetta at a glance
| Maker | Ferrari, Italy |
|---|---|
| Debut | 2012 Geneva Motor Show |
| Predecessor and successor | 599; 812 Superfast (2017) |
| Engine | 6.3 L (6,262 cc) naturally aspirated 65° V12, F140 FC |
| Power | 740 PS (730 hp) at 8,250 rpm |
| Torque | 690 N·m (509 lb·ft) at 6,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Chassis | aluminium space frame of 12 alloys, 20% stiffer than the 599 |
| Weight saving vs. 599 | 70 kg |
| Weight distribution | 48% front, 52% rear |
| Tyres | 255/35 ZR20 front, 315/35 ZR20 rear |
| Awards | 2013 International Engine of the Year (Best Performance); Compasso d’Oro 2014 |
English Wikipedia is the only source used here, so the facts were not cross-checked against a second source; figures are the maker’s claims.
History of the Ferrari F12berlinetta
V12 and chassis
The F12berlinetta uses a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 of the F140 family that produces 740 PS and 690 N·m, the most powerful Ferrari road car ever when it was launched. It won the 2013 International Engine of the Year award in the Best Performance category. The engine is more efficient than the 599’s, with a HELE start-stop system, and Ferrari reports 18 mpg (15.7 L/100 km), a 30% improvement. The 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox has shortened gear ratios to match the power.
Aerodynamics and control
The aluminium space frame was co-developed with Scaglietti and uses 12 different aluminium alloys, improving rigidity by 20% and saving 70 kg over the 599 while lowering the centre of gravity by about 25 mm. Ferrari fitted third-generation CCM3 carbon-ceramic brakes, SCM-E magnetorheological suspension, an electronic differential and the Manettino dial. The aerodynamics come from 599XX and Formula One work, with a notable Aero Bridge, an air channel running from the bonnet through the flanks and along the sides. In 2014 the car was awarded the XXIII Premio Compasso d’Oro ADI.
Design and features
- Engine: the F140 V12 of 740 PS.
- Aero Bridge: an air channel along the flanks.
- Brakes: CCM3 carbon ceramic.
Ferrari F12berlinetta versions
- F12berlinetta (2012): the standard car.
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Sources
- Ferrari F12berlinetta, English Wikipedia: specifications
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