Ferrari unveils new car, Ferrari FF

Sir Nuke · 01-25-2011, 10:18 AM

The NEW 2012 Ferrari FF

The Pininfarina-styled four-seater folds futuristic shapes and detailing into classic front-engine proportions. The front end is dominated by a hood and headlights that are inspired by the 458 Italia, while the greenhouse sits far aft and flows into to a rear end with recessed taillights and a low tailgate. It is long (193.2 inches), wide (76.9 inches), and relatively low (54.3 inches), and to our eyes, it is absolutely stunning. The FF, says Ferrari, seats four comfortably and offers ample space for luggage.

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2012 Ferrari FFThe FF moniker stands for "Ferrari Four" in reference to the fact that all four of the wheels are driven. Ferrari claims that its all-wheel-drive system, called 4RM, is 50 percent lighter than comparable systems, but provides no details on how this was achieved. (RM stands for ruote motrici, so 4RM just means “four-wheel-drive” in Italian.) Regardless, the Italians have managed to keep total weight down to 3,946 pounds, no small feat given the size and power of the car. (The last 612 Scaglietti we tested was nearly 200 pounds heavier, at 4,123.)

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Fifty-seven percent of that weight is perched over the rear axle. Curiously, British manufacturer Jensen built a four-seat, all-wheel-drive supercar by the name of FF in the late Sixties. The acronym then stood for Ferguson Formula, Harry Ferguson Research being the supplier of its all-wheel drive system.

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The shape and drivetrain layout may be unusual, but the engine is pure Ferrari: a 6.3-liter, naturally aspirated 65-degree V-12 that produces 651 hp at a screaming 8,000 rpm and 504 lb-ft of torque at 6,000. The power is channeled through a dual-clutch transmission and performance, as you would expect, should be extraordinary. Ferrari claims that zero to 60 mph will take just 3.7 seconds—we suspect that is a highly conservative guess—and top speed will be a lofty 208 mph. Magnetorheological shocks will help the FF handle, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes will halt it. Fuel efficiency is rated at 15.3 mpg in the European combined cycle, which is invariably more optimistic than the EPA cycles in the U.S. So don’t expect the FF to be the green Ferrari we’ve been expecting.

midnighter · 01-25-2011, 10:21 AM

It shares styling simularities with a 370Z imo...perticularly the headlights.

montreal2010yellow · 01-25-2011, 10:27 AM

I THINK I CAN AFFORD TO BUY A DOOR....

cab2g · 01-25-2011, 10:27 AM

It looks pretty good for having 4 seats. I don't think I would want to drive it though. I like the Panamera better. If you're going for practicality, might as well get 4 doors.

its a syn · 01-25-2011, 10:34 AM

kinda looks like a solstice station wagon if they made one

toesuf94 · 01-25-2011, 11:49 AM

Z4M Coupe and 370Z mated...

stray bullitt · 01-25-2011, 12:24 PM

I tell you what guys, I still prefer the look of the Camaro.

Buffnshine · 01-25-2011, 12:30 PM

all I can say is why?

xLoGiK1 · 01-25-2011, 12:42 PM

Don't like it. What's next? A McLaren Four Seater?

No thanks.

8cd03gro · 01-25-2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab2g

It looks pretty good for having 4 seats. I don't think I would want to drive it though. I like the Panamera better. If you're going for practicality, might as well get 4 doors.

You must have missed this part:

The NEW 2012 Ferrari FF

But seriously, it is pretty dumb. I like the awd, but the rest is, eh.

Reminds me of the m coupe

el ess A · 01-25-2011, 01:11 PM

FF= Fast and Furious? Don't care if was affordable. I wouldn't even look at it on the lot.

robsls3 · 01-25-2011, 01:35 PM

Looks like something austin powers would drive.

Lauryn200 · 01-25-2011, 02:25 PM

Ewwwwww

8cd03gro · 01-25-2011, 02:52 PM

What is this a high school girls bathroom? Too much

01-25-2011, 10:18 AM	#1
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	Its not your Dads Stationwagon!! thats for sure!! The NEW 2012 Ferrari FF The Pininfarina-styled four-seater folds futuristic shapes and detailing into classic front-engine proportions. The front end is dominated by a hood and headlights that are inspired by the 458 Italia, while the greenhouse sits far aft and flows into to a rear end with recessed taillights and a low tailgate. It is long (193.2 inches), wide (76.9 inches), and relatively low (54.3 inches), and to our eyes, it is absolutely stunning. The FF, says Ferrari, seats four comfortably and offers ample space for luggage. 2012 Ferrari FFThe FF moniker stands for "Ferrari Four" in reference to the fact that all four of the wheels are driven. Ferrari claims that its all-wheel-drive system, called 4RM, is 50 percent lighter than comparable systems, but provides no details on how this was achieved. (RM stands for ruote motrici, so 4RM just means “four-wheel-drive” in Italian.) Regardless, the Italians have managed to keep total weight down to 3,946 pounds, no small feat given the size and power of the car. (The last 612 Scaglietti we tested was nearly 200 pounds heavier, at 4,123.) Fifty-seven percent of that weight is perched over the rear axle. Curiously, British manufacturer Jensen built a four-seat, all-wheel-drive supercar by the name of FF in the late Sixties. The acronym then stood for Ferguson Formula, Harry Ferguson Research being the supplier of its all-wheel drive system. The shape and drivetrain layout may be unusual, but the engine is pure Ferrari: a 6.3-liter, naturally aspirated 65-degree V-12 that produces 651 hp at a screaming 8,000 rpm and 504 lb-ft of torque at 6,000. The power is channeled through a dual-clutch transmission and performance, as you would expect, should be extraordinary. Ferrari claims that zero to 60 mph will take just 3.7 seconds—we suspect that is a highly conservative guess—and top speed will be a lofty 208 mph. Magnetorheological shocks will help the FF handle, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes will halt it. Fuel efficiency is rated at 15.3 mpg in the European combined cycle, which is invariably more optimistic than the EPA cycles in the U.S. So don’t expect the FF to be the green Ferrari we’ve been expecting. __________________

01-25-2011, 10:27 AM	#4
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	It looks pretty good for having 4 seats. I don't think I would want to drive it though. I like the Panamera better. If you're going for practicality, might as well get 4 doors. __________________

01-25-2011, 10:34 AM	#5
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	kinda looks like a solstice station wagon if they made one __________________

01-25-2011, 11:49 AM	#6
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01-25-2011, 12:30 PM	#8
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01-25-2011, 10:21 AM	#2
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	It shares styling simularities with a 370Z imo...perticularly the headlights.

01-25-2011, 10:27 AM	#3
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	I THINK I CAN AFFORD TO BUY A DOOR....

01-25-2011, 12:24 PM	#7
stray bullitt Drives: Bentley Continental GT. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire, England Posts: 1,022	I tell you what guys, I still prefer the look of the Camaro.

01-25-2011, 12:42 PM	#9
xLoGiK1 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 728	Don't like it. What's next? A McLaren Four Seater? No thanks.

01-25-2011, 01:11 PM	#11
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	FF= Fast and Furious? Don't care if was affordable. I wouldn't even look at it on the lot. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

01-25-2011, 01:35 PM	#12
robsls3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oaklawn, IL Posts: 862 View My Garage	Looks like something austin powers would drive.

01-25-2011, 02:25 PM	#13
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8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	What is this a high school girls bathroom? Too much

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