Ferrari

Ferrari FF: the new V12 Ferrari, the first four wheels drive for the brand

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The new Ferrari FF has been unveiled on the official Ferrari website on January, 2011. This is the new four seats V12 and it is the very first four wheels drive vehicle from the Maranello Company. Introducing an innovative GT Sports car concept, the new Ferrari offers a complete revolution from the past. FF is an acronym for Ferrari Four, four seats and four wheels drive: the new car features exceptional performance and versatility combining sporty and high performance with a more versatile driving experience. Designed by Pininfarina, the new Pracing Horse’s V12 proportions and shapes perfectly convey such sportiveness and driving versatility. A perfect weight distribution of fifty-three percent over the rear axle and forty-seven in the front has been achieved in this car; a result achieved thanks also to a four wheels drive system weighting fifty percent less than the conventional ones. The innovative Ferrari four wheels drive system, 4RM, is fully integrated with the vehicle’s electronic dynamic control systems allowing delivering top performance on all road conditions thanks to the continuous and intelligence predictive torque distributions to all wheels. The new FF featured the latest carbon ceramics brakes by Brembo as well as the new magnetorheological damping system (SCM3).

Features the new 6,262 cc direct injection engine which delivers 660 CV at 8,000 rpm and an incredible 0-62 mph acceleration of only 3.7 seconds. Exceptionally responsive handling is provided by the FF ideal weight distribution along with its 2.7 kg/CV power ratio. Drivers can therefore fully enjoy the new Ferrari V12 in all types of road conditions and experiences, such as on city driving, low grip, snow surfaces and on the track.

The new Ferrari FF offers plenty of passengers’ space, on board technological innovation equipment and comfort. It can conveniently accommodate four people and their luggage whether its cabin and boot capacity (450 liters extendable to 800) are the best in its category. Like every Ferrari, FF owners can choose from an endless personalization options and accessories exclusively made by this model.

The new pictures Ferrari released include studio shots and photos of the Ferrari FF in action during winter testing on the snowy roads of Sweden and Finland.