Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano - Future Projections

          Marenello, Italy I've Just sold a manuscript and I'm here for one reason, one purpose one car, the 2013 Ferrari F12berlinetta. I would like mine in deep Black you see I've been following this car since the day I saw it came out. I figured Ferrari was feeling the pressure from the rest of the super car players. As horsepower seemed to get more and more insane over the last few years oddly Ferrari's name seemed to fall further and further behind. The market for super cars seemed to become over saturated with dozens of new unproven car makers, kit cars, hybrids, pseudo competitors from other industries altogether. I would say from about 2010 this went on unchecked were everybody and any body could put together a few millions dollars come up with a hire some auto industry bigwig come up with a fancy name and just like that a Self-Declared super car! Then Ferrari changed that with the F12berlinetta. In 2013 Ferrari pulled the cover off beast A true wolf in sheeps clothing. Unlike other Ferrari's this one seemed to have one sole singular purpose...to run. Like myself and everyone else Ferrari continues amaze us by consistently producing beautifully sculpted machines that some how against all laws of nature posses drop dead georgeous looks both at 200 MPH as well as at dead stand still. The difference... this one has 712 HORSEPOWER INCLUDED!

The F12's 12-cylinder engine sits ahead of the driver at the front of the vehicle, sending its 509 pound-feet of torque to a dual-clutch automated transaxle (which uses F1-inspired technology, of course) that sits aft of the cabin and between the rear wheels, through which the power reaches the road. Ferrari doesn't state the number of ratios available on the F12's transaxle, but the safe bet is that this gearbox is based on the seven-speed unit in the Ferrari FF. This configuration gives the F12 a rear-biased 46/54 front-to-rear weight distribution. Overall, the F12 is about 154 pounds lighter than the 599 that it replaces and features a shorter wheelbase and a lower center of gravity. All of these factors should contribute to a nimbler track car--which really should be the point of any vehicle that wears the Prancing Horse badge.

Talk about eloquent genuine corporate branding here's what Wikipedia had to say about the speed house company, “Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929, as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles as Ferrari S.p.A. in 1947. Throughout its history, the company has been noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where it has had great success. Ferrari road cars are generally seen as a symbol of speed, luxury and wealth.” Really can't state it any more eloquently than that. After which we add the F12 can reach 60mph in a heart stopping 3 seconds beauty and speed together for the first time! The V12 they strapped onto this Aluminum Alloy frame is the perfect heartbeat for such a voracious soul as the F12berlinetta with so many cylinders to feed.

Lately I've learned that the school of thought on “Manual” transmissions is some what divided as some of us believe the “NEW” manual transmission is really a glorified automatic. Whether or not this is true it really is irrelevant as the technology as always dictates what changes in automotive technology from year to year. Like everything else that technology touches growth means change and change means some things may have to redefined in order to maintain usefulness. I mean simply put the way we once saw an automatic transmission has simply been redefined on the basis that it had to be simply to keep up with the technology as stated. Simply put I don't think at today's speeds. I don't think the human brain could keep up with the thousands of split second actions taking place within the engine, transmission and drive train. I mean at such high speeds it is a better thought concept to have "both" hands on the wheel. I mean the Oldsmobile 442 was a great car to have a 4-in-the floor set up. That is cool  as hell as 80-85 miles an hour snatching on the floor shifter while your girl site there grinning in approval. But I mean 0-60 in 3 seconds! If anybody really thinks that they are "really" shifting anything that fast in then it is indeed in all aspects as stated "The Manual" Transmission.  
    Heritage the F12berlinetta is the third-generation Ferrari GT which follows the 599 GTB Fiorano and 550 Maranello. When released, Ferrari called it the fastest Ferrari ever built and cited a lap time around Fiorano of 1’23”. Every aspect of the F12 seemingly improves upon the specification of the 599 GTB Fiorano. This includes upgrades to engine power, aerodynamics, fuel consumption, chassis rigidity, safety and luggage access with a new rear hatch.

The car is built with an aluminum alloy space frame structure with a body styled jointly by Pininfarina and Ferrari's own style center. Many elements are taken from the Ferrari FF released at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. A highlight of the car is its 65º V12 engine which produces 750 bhp without the aid of turbochargers or superchargers. This unit uses variable timing and direct gasoline injection for improved efficiency. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a dual-clutch transmission and an active electronic differential. So I'm sure you have had enough of me talking so I'll leave you alone with the details. Just remember this is Ferrari the absolute best of the best. So be sure and get you one!

FERRARI F12berlinetta
type	Series Production Car
released at	2012 Geneva Motor Show
built at	Maranello, Italy
predeccesor	2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
engine	65º V12
position	Front, Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
displacement	6262 cc / 382.13 in³
power	559.3 kw / 750 bhp @ 8250 rpm
specific output	119.77 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	476.19 bhp per tonne
torque	690 nm / 508.9 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
redline	8700
body / frame	Aluminum Body over Aluminum Alloy Spaceframe Chassis
driven wheels	RWD
front brakes	CCM3 Carbon-Ceramic Discs
rear brakes	CCM3 Carbon-Ceramic Discs
f suspension	SCM-E Magnetorheological Dampers
r suspension	SCM-E Magnetorheological Dampers
curb weight	1575 kg / 3473 lbs
weight distro	46 % / 54 %
length	4618 mm / 181.8 in
width	1942 mm / 76.5 in
height	1273 mm / 50.1 in
tran clutch	F1 dual-clutch
top speed	~340 kph / 211.14 mph
0 - 100 kph	~3.1 seconds
0 - 200 kph	~8.5 seconds
drag	0.299 Cd
emission	350 g/km