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Ferrari F12 F12berlinetta 2012

2012

Introduced in 2012, the Ferrari F12berlinetta is a two-seat berlinetta with a front-mid-mounted V12 engine and rear-wheel drive. It replaced the 599 GTB Fiorano with a shorter, lighter and more focused interpretation of Ferrari’s traditional front-engined V12 formula. Ferrari’s naturally aspirated 6,262 cc engine produces 740 cv, while a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle is mounted at the rear. The result is a grand tourer with genuine supercar performance: Ferrari quoted 0–100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and a top speed above 340 km/h. Designed by Ferrari’s Styling Centre with Pininfarina, the body combines familiar long-bonnet proportions with active and passive aerodynamic features. The model’s character comes from the combination of a high-revving twelve-cylinder engine, rear-drive balance and unusually compact packaging for its class.

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History

The Ferrari F12berlinetta was revealed ahead of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and publicly displayed there in March. It succeeded the 599 GTB Fiorano and continued Ferrari’s long-running tradition of front-engined V12 road cars, following models such as the 275 GTB, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 550 Maranello and 575M. Ferrari retained the broad mechanical concept but extensively revised the chassis, driving position and powertrain.

Its 6,262 cc engine belongs to the same wider V12 family used by the FF, yet it received substantial changes to raise power, rev limit and throttle response. The aluminium chassis used a range of alloys to combine lower weight with increased structural stiffness. A rear-mounted dual-clutch transaxle helped support the car’s weight distribution and rear-wheel-drive layout. Aerodynamics played a central role in the design, including the Aero Bridge ducts in the front wings and brake-cooling passages that open when additional cooling is required.

The F12berlinetta reached the end of its production cycle in 2017, when the 812 Superfast became Ferrari’s next front-engined V12 berlinetta.

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Technical data

F12 F12berlinetta is presented here with its key technical data: 730 ch, 690 Nm, 3.1 s, 340 km/h. The recorded setup is Propulsion / Automatique, 7 rapports.

Power

730 ch

Torque

690 Nm

0-100 km/h

3.1 s

Top speed

340 km/h

Displacement

6262 cm3

Weight

1525 kg

Dimensions

4618 x 1943 x 1273 mm

Consumption

15 L/100 km

Fuel types

Essence

Gearboxes

Automatique, 7 rapports

Drivetrain

Propulsion

Matched engine options
Version	Power	Torque	Gearbox	Drivetrain
6.3 V12 7AT (741 HP)	730 ch	690 Nm	Automatique, 7 rapports	Propulsion

6.3 V12 7AT (741 HP)

Power: 730 ch
Torque: 690 Nm
Gearbox: Automatique, 7 rapports
Drivetrain: Propulsion

Source: CarData.wiki

Anecdotes

The F12berlinetta’s name connects it with Ferrari’s tradition of Berlinetta GT cars, including the 250 GT Berlinetta. At launch, Ferrari described it as the fastest and most powerful road car in the company’s history. In December 2012, BBC Top Gear Magazine named it “Supercar of the Year,” while the V12 engine also received an Engine of the Year award from evo magazine.

Production

The Ferrari F12berlinetta was launched in 2012 and officially entered its phase-out in 2017, when the 812 Superfast took over as Ferrari’s front-engined V12 berlinetta. The sources used here do not provide a clearly verifiable official total for standard F12berlinetta production. Unconfirmed estimates should therefore be treated cautiously rather than presented as fact. The F12tdf was a separate limited series, with Ferrari stating that 799 examples would be built. That figure should not automatically be added to a total F12berlinetta production number without a documented production methodology.

Press reception

The F12berlinetta received a strongly positive response when it was launched. Ferrari emphasized its performance, aerodynamic efficiency and Fiorano lap capability, while road tests highlighted the naturally aspirated V12, the speed of the dual-clutch gearbox and the car’s ability to remain usable on the road. Autocar gave it a 9 out of 10 rating in a 2013 review, praising the engine, performance and grand-touring usability. BBC Top Gear Magazine named it Supercar of the Year 2012 during its launch year. More critical observations generally focused on the unusually quick steering and the high cost of options rather than on the powertrain or outright performance. Later reviews have continued to regard the F12 as a landmark front-engined Ferrari.

Evolution

The F12berlinetta’s development focused less on adding numerous trims than on improving the complete vehicle package. Compared with the 599 GTB, it was shorter, lower, narrower and lighter on a dry-weight basis. Ferrari also lowered and repositioned key mechanical components to improve the centre of gravity and weight distribution. Aerodynamic development increased downforce and refined brake cooling while preserving the proportions expected of a long-bonnet front-engined Ferrari.

The core design later evolved into the F12tdf, introduced in 2015. This limited special series adopted a much more track-focused calibration, raised output to 780 cv and added further dynamic-control technology. It was not a replacement for the regular F12berlinetta, but a more extreme derivative of the same platform and engine family. The model’s wider technical lineage then continued with the 812 Superfast, introduced in 2017 as the next front-engined V12 berlinetta.

Variants

The F12berlinetta was the main regular-production version of the F12 family. Ferrari offered it as a two-seat V12 berlinetta with a concentrated mechanical specification rather than a broad engine or body-style range. Individual cars could differ substantially because of Ferrari’s personalization programme and extensive options, but those choices did not create separate official variants.

The most significant derivative was the F12tdf, announced in October 2015. Its name references the Tour de France automobile, a historic endurance road race in which Ferrari achieved notable success during the 1950s and 1960s. Ferrari stated that production would be limited to 799 cars. The F12tdf received a 780 cv version of the V12, more aggressive bodywork and a chassis specification aimed more directly at track use. It should be distinguished from one-off commissions and customer customizations, which are not regular-production variants equivalent to the F12berlinetta.

References

Ferrari F12berlinetta (2012)Ferrari
Official model information, engine architecture, displacement and performance positioning.
Geneva motor show 2012: Ferrari F12 BerlinettaAutocar
Launch date, relationship with the 599 GTB, key specifications, chassis, aerodynamics and 2012 market reaction.
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (2012–2017): review, specs and buying guideevo
Technical description, dimensions relative to the 599, drivetrain, transmission and later model context.
Used Ferrari F12 Berlinetta 2012–2017 reviewAutocar
Long-term editorial assessment, driving impressions, performance and historical positioning among Ferrari V12 GT cars.
Ferrari F12berlinetta crowned Supercar of the Year 2012Motorsport.com
2012 BBC Top Gear Magazine award and contemporary awards reception.
F12tdf, track-level performance on the roadFerrari
Official information on the F12tdf derivative, 799-car limitation, Tour de France reference and 780 cv output.
The Ferrari 812 Superfast: the new, extreme performance V12 berlinettaFerrari
Official successor context linking the 812 Superfast to the F12berlinetta and F12tdf.
2017 Annual ReportFerrari N.V.
Official confirmation that the F12berlinetta was phased out in 2017 and that the F12tdf completed its limited series run.