A True Ferrari Performance, the New F12tdf

In Ferrari, Short Cuts by Jonathan Humphrey

Paying homage to the Legendary Endurance Road Race, the Tour de France race that Ferrari dominated in the 50s and 60s particularly with the 250GT Berlinetta.

 
Possibly not the Ferrari with the snappiest of names. The F12tdf is the ultimate, an extreme car equally at home on track or road. Just like the legendary Tour De France cars, maximum performance with driveability and ease of use over hundreds of miles each day.

Powered by the F12 Berlinetta 6262cc 65° V12 and producing maximum power of 740 to 780 cv at 8500rpm, with maximum torque of 705Nm @ 6750rpm. The F12tdf brings serious power delivery, on tap right up to the 8900rpm redline.

Liberal use of carbon fibre has been made throughout the supercar saving 110kg. With 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds and 0-124mph (200kph) in just 7.9 seconds; the result, in terms of acceleration, road holding and agility, the new F12tdf is one be bettered.

Ferrari’s engineers have created an extremely agile and powerful car with the ability to be driven by more gentlemen drivers. Using a wealth of experience built up in the XX programmes, dedicated to developing extremely high-performance cars driven by non-professional drivers.

Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre, the new F12tdf is the product of Ferrari’s continuous commitment to melding sculptural beauty with functional demands. With just 799 cars available, gentlemen start your engines.


F12tdf Technical Specifications

Engine

Type 65-degree V12
Overall displacement 6,262 cc
Max. power output 574 kW (780 cv) at 8,500 rpm
Max. torque 705 Nm at 6,750 rpm
Max. engine speed 8,900 rpm (limiter)

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,656 mm
Width 1,961 mm
Height 1,273 mm
Dry weight 1,415 kg
Weight distribution 46% front – 54% rear

Tyres and wheel rims

Front 275/35 ZR 20” 10” J
Rear 315/35 ZR 20” 11.5” J
Performance

Maximum speed and Performance
0-100 km/h 2.9 sec
0-200 km/h 7.9 sec
Fiorano lap time in excess of 340 km/h 1’21”

Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
Fuel consumption 15.4 l/100 km
C02 Emissions 360 g/km

About the Author

Jonathan Humphrey

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After many, many years of being passionate about cars, spending too much money on cars and too much time driving. I now spend my time running and developing Drive.co.uk and creating a bold expressive new motoring lifestyle website.