Sport Cars: 2012 Ferrari Sports Cars FF

Sunday, February 6, 2011

2012 Ferrari Sports Cars FF

2012 Ferrari Sports Cars FF

FF’s nickname means “Ferrari Four” - ushers in an entirely new GT sports car, in reference to the fact that the four wheel drive and four seats. Ferrari says its all wheel drive, which he refers to as 4WD, is 50 percent lighter than comparable systems, but no details on how this was achieved. (RM ruote motor skills while 4WD means not only mean “four wheel drive” in Italian.) A decisive break with the past, the new car represents not so much an evolution as a true revolution.

This new V12 melds to an unprecedented level an extremely sporty, high-performance character with incredible versatility, superb comfort and sophisticated elegance, guaranteeing both driver and passengers an absolutely unique driving experience.

2012 Ferrari Sports Cars FF

Designed by Pininfarina, the shape and proportions perfectly interpret the Ferrari FF's harmonious blend of sporting DNA and extraordinary usability. The 2012 Ferrari Sports Cars FF features the company's first ever four-wheel drive system. Ferrari's exclusive, patented 4RM (four-wheel drive) weighs 50 per cent less than a conventional four-wheel drive system, maintaining perfect weight distribution (53 per cent over the rear axle). Completely integrated with the car's electronic dynamic control systems, the four-wheel drive technology delivers record levels of performance on all terrains and in all conditions via continuous and intelligent predictive torque distribution to all four wheels. The 2012 Ferrari Sports Cars FF is also equipped with the latest magnetorheological damping system (SCM3), as well as the most recent development in carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo.

Exceptional performance levels come courtesy of the new 6,262 cc direct injection engine which develops 660 CV at 8,000 rpm. In tandem with its transaxle dual-clutch F1 gearbox, stunning acceleration figures (0-100 km/h in 3.7 sec.) are guaranteed. The new model's class-leading weight-to-power ratio of 2.7 kg/CV, along with its ideal weight distribution, ensures exceptionally responsive handling.

2012 Ferrari Sports Cars FF

The result is that owners will be able to enjoy the 2012 Ferrari Sports Cars FF's prowess over a wide range of uses: city driving, on low grip or snow-covered surfaces and on the track. Performance aside, Maranello's latest model also offers standards of passenger space, comfort, in-car spec and equipment previously unheard of in such a high-performance car. It can comfortably accommodate four people and their luggage, thanks to the best cabin space and boot capacity (450 litres extendable to 800) figures in its category, including four-door cars.

A vast array of personalisation options and accessories has been developed for the 2012 Ferrari Sports Cars FF. These include six model-specific exterior colours and sumptuous interior trim incorporating specially selected and treated aniline leather. The Ferrari FF, which will make its official debut in occasion of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.