2017 Ferrari F12berlinetta for sale

Overview of this 2017 Ferrari F12berlinetta used for sale

The F12 Berlinetta debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and replaced the 599 grand tourer.The naturally aspirated 6.3 liter Ferrari V12 engine in the F12berlinetta has won the International Engine of the Year Awards 2013 in the Best Performance category and Best Engine above 4.0 liters. The F12berlinetta was named "The Supercar of the Year 2012" by car magazine Top Gear.

In 2014, the F12berlinetta was awarded the XXIII Premio Compasso d'Oro ADI. Accepting the award was Ferrari's Senior Vice President of Design, Flavio Manzoni

Similar to the California, 458 Italia, FF and LaFerrari, the F12berlinetta transmits power through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox operated by the driver using paddle shifters present behind the steering wheel. Compared to similar models, the F12berlinetta uses shortened gear ratios to match the power of the engine.

The F12berlinetta is built around an aluminum space frame chassis co-developed with Scaglietti. The chassis is made up of 12 different aluminum alloys and improves structural rigidity by 20% over the 599, whilst reducing weight by 154 lbs. The center of gravity has also been lowered by around 1". The F12berlinetta's weight distribution is 48% front, 52% rear.

Similar to other contemporary Ferrari models, the F12berlinetta uses Ferrari's 3rd Generation CCM3 carbon ceramic disc brakes with ABS, SCM-E magnetorheological suspension, an electronic LSD, ESP Premium stability control and F1-Trac traction control system. The car's stability and traction control, suspension and other settings are controlled by the Manettino dial mounted on the steering wheel.

The F12berlinetta makes use of aerodynamic techniques based on Ferrari's 599XX and Formula One programs, developed with wind tunnel and CFD testing. A notable feature is the Aero Bridge, an air channel running from the bonnet, through the flanks and along the sides of the vehicle, creating an effect that increases downforce. Another feature is Active Brake Cooling ducts, which open to direct cooling air only when the brakes are hot, keeping them closed at other times to reduce aerodynamic drag. The F12berlinetta produces 271 lbs of downforce at 124 mph – an increase of 76% over the 599 GTB – and has a drag coefficient of 0.299.

Ferrari claimed the F12berlinetta to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph) in 3.1 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 8.5 seconds and to reach a top speed of 211 mph.

The body of the F12berlinetta is designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre and Pininfarina, and shares some styling elements with other recent Ferrari models. This includes a front grille similar to the FF and headlights shared with the FF and 458 Italia. The interior, based on the FF, features new "Frau leather" upholstery with aluminum, Alutex, and carbon fiber trim, and has increased luggage space compared to the 599.