Ferrari 12Cilindri is a new V-12 screaming Supercar with 830PS
If the name wasn't clear enough, let me spell it out for you. This is the Maranello native's latest flagship GT car, the Ferrari 12Cilindri, which will be the most powerful pure-combustion series production car from the brand and yes, it will come with a V-12. The 12Cilindri, which will be offered in either a coupe or retractable hard-top Spider, succeeds the 812 Superfast and might just be the last of the V12s without any electrification.
12-cylinder engines are embedded in Ferrari's DNA and that's no hidden secret. The 6.5-litre, 65-degree engine is the newest iteration of Ferrari's F140 V-12, which was initially employed in the Enzo two decades ago. Redlining at 9,500 rpm, the small dry-sump V-12 produces 830PS at 9,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 678Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm.
The crank is 3 percent lighter than previously, the conrods are titanium, and the pistons are built of a new aluminium alloy, allowing the V12 to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 2.9 seconds. It will go on to touch 200 kmph in just 7.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 339 kmph.
The engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission positioned at the back, which claims 30 percent faster shifts than the 812's seven-speed dual-clutch. All 48 valves are controlled by sliding finger cam followers, a low-mass, low-friction technology derived from Ferrari's F1 engines, and gasoline is delivered to the combustion chambers via a high-pressure direct injection system.
Two tyre alternatives, a Michelin Pilot Sport S5 and a Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport, have been produced in appropriate sizes for the 12Cilindri's 21-inch wheels, with a front portion of 275 and a rear section of 315. The 12Cilindri has brake-by-wire technology, which allows for variable brake power across all four wheels, and a new ABS-Evo system derived from the 296 GTB helps to minimize stopping distances and improve heavy braking repeatability.
The 12Cilindri is based on an all-aluminium chassis that is 15 percent stiffer than the Superfast and 20mm shorter in wheelbase. The design is similar to the Roma but with additional technological details. The 12Cilindri weighs around 35 kg more than the 812 Superfast, at 1560kg dry (1620kg for the Spider). The 12Cilindri is most clearly characterized at the front with a crisp wraparound band that includes the headlights. Rear lights similar to the Roma and 296 GTB are used here.
As one would anticipate, there's a lot of aerodynamic trickery at work, including a double-element active rear wing with two settings: low drag or strong downforce. Below 60 kmph and over 300 kmph, the components remain concealed to decrease drag, but between those speeds, they raise and change the height based on the car's speed and load.
The 12Cilindri is only a two-seater. The driver's binnacle features a 15.6-inch digital instrument display with the same capability and flexibility as the Ferrari 296GTB and Roma. The co-driver has their own 8.8-inch screen to monitor speed, engine rpm, and other information, and you can connect your smartphone via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto instead. There is still a 10.25-inch touchscreen that soars over a central console with an aluminium framework that serves your daily needs.
Coupe purchasers may also pick between three roof materials: glass, aluminium, or carbon fibre. The Spider's folding hard top can be raised and dropped in 14 seconds at speeds of up to 40 kmph.
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