2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is the fastest and most powerful from their stable


Need for speed? Then the F12 Berlinetta from Ferrari will quench your thirst! The car features a 740-horsepower V12 engine under the hood that lets it sprint from 0-62 mph in 3.1 seconds and 0-104 mph in 8.5 seconds and can hit top speeds of 211 mph. The 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is claimed to be the fastest ever built by the automaker. To be debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, the stunning automobile sports a new Rosso Berlinetta three-layer color paint job and boasts of high-performance thanks to “advanced vehicle architecture, aerodynamics, components, and electronic controls.”


The chassis has been created by Scaglietti using an all-new spaceframe chassis and bodyshell that features 12 different alloys. The car boasts 30% less fuel consumption, with CO2 emissions of just 350 g/km, thanks to an Aero Bridge and an Active Brake Cooling that makes the drive more efficient. Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre and Pininfarina, it features all-new Frau leather interiors, a lean dashboard, and carbon fiber and aluminum air vents clearly inspired by the aeronautic field.
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Announcing the F12berlinetta: the fastest Ferrari ever built
The first in a new generation of V12 cars unveiled exclusively on www.ferrari.com
Maranello, 29th February 2012 – Today’s on-line unveiling of the 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 Geneva International Motor Show, the F12berlinetta, finished in an attractive new Rosso Berlinetta three-layer color, 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 revolutionized 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 compact car with a lower center of gravity that is further back in the chassis and aerodynamic efficiency that sets new standards.
Scaglietti, renowned for its expertise in aluminum materials and construction, designed an all-new spaceframe chassis and bodyshell using 12 different kinds of alloys, some of which have been used here first time in the automotive sector, and employing new assembly and joining techniques. This has resulted in a 20 percent 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 percent over the rear).
The 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 percent 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 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 F12berlinetta at the top of the high-performance league. These results have been obtained by extensive research and development, which focused on the vehicle’s efficiencies: engine, aerodynamics, tires, and weights.
Similarly, excellent results have been obtained with the car’s aerodynamic development, thanks to integrating the design process with extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and lengthy testing in the wind tunnel. Downforce has been boosted by 76 percent (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 channeling 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 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 F12berlinetta is a result of the collaboration between the Ferrari Styling Centre and Pininfarina. It is a perfect balance of uncompromising aerodynamics with harmonious proportions interpreting the typical elements of Ferrari’s front-engined V12 cars originally and innovatively. 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. The aeronautic field clearly inspires new carbon fiber and aluminum air vents in the middle of the light and lean dashboard.
The cabin has been optimized to ensure maximum interior space usability with additional luggage capacity behind the seats, which can also be easily reached thanks to the tail-gate’s large aperture. With the cockpit designed around the driver, typical of all Ferraris, the Human Machine Interface approach is emphasized, 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, 58% rear
Weight-power ratio 2,1 kg/CV
Performance
Maximum speed over 340 km/h
0-100 km/h 3.1 seconds

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