Ferrari F12berniletta Launch

[Automobile]

I’m quite the Ferrari fan. Have been since Michael Schumacher used to race in their F1 team and it spilled over to my love for their roadcars. So it was with much anticipation and glee that I went to Zebra Square in KL on 21 March 2013 for the official launch of the Ferrari F12berniletta in Malaysia by Naza Italia.

The F12berlinetta is one of the most powerful and high-performance road-going supercars ever offered by the Prancing Horse, second only to the recently built LaFerrari (unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2013). The F12berlinetta combines extreme performance with benchmark efficiency and Italian flair. It’s also the first in a new generation of Ferrari V12s that have reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by an impressive 30 percent – a result achieved through extensive research and development which focused on efficiencies of the whole vehicle: engine, aerodynamics, tyres and weight.

The welcome party! — The welcoming party!

Checked out some of the Ferraris on display outside the hall before I went in. Here's the Ferrari California. — Checked out some of the Ferraris on display outside the hall before I went in. Here’s the Ferrari California.

The Ferrari FF which is a four-seater and 4-wheel drive

The Ferrari 458 which has a 4.5L V8 engine (now you see where the name comes from?)

OK after snapping enough shots outside I popped into the hall

After a couple of rounds of speeches the car was finally unveilled!

F12 berniletta closeup of the rear numberplate

Ok ok enough teasing. Here’s the car.

The Ferrari F12 berniletta - what a beauty! — The Ferrari F12 berniletta – what a beauty!

Check out the 20" rims! — Check out the 20″ rims!

The Ferrari F12berniletta is powered by a new 740hp (730bhp) mid-front V12 engine that delivers 690 Nm of torque of which 80% is readily available at 2500rpm!

Look at the red leather wrapped interior!

Then helped to take one for MHB's Wan Ting — Then helped to take one for MHB’s Wan Ting

Here's a shot of the rear — Here’s a shot of the rear

The pretty L'Oreal Mok (L) and her colleague — The pretty L’Oreal Mok (L) and her colleague

MHB's Melissa and Wan Ting with the Ferrari F12berniletta — MHB’s Melissa and Wan Ting with the Ferrari F12berniletta

Managed to catch Daphne Iking after she finished MC-ing the event for a shot — Managed to catch Daphne Iking for a shot after she finished MC-ing the event

Its engine, dashboard and seats have both been lowered, the wheelbase is shorter and a new suspension and gearbox layout have enabled a more compact rear. The outcome is a lower, narrower and shorter vehicle than its predecessor and, coupled with a chassis constructed from 12 different alloys of aluminium (some of which are being used for the first time in the automotive sector), the F12berlinetta is 70kg lighter with an increase of 20 percent in torsional rigidity. Beautifully balanced, this supercar boasts ideal weight distribution of 54 percent over the rear axle as well as a lower centre of gravity pulled further back in the chassis.

F12berlinetta technical specifications

Engine
Type                                          65° V12
Bore/stroke                             94 x 75.2 mm
Total capacity                6262 cc
Compression ratio       13.5:1
Maximum power                       545 kW (740 CV) at 8250 rpm
Specific power output              118 CV/l
Maximum torque                      690 Nm at 6000 rpm
Maximum revs                8700 rpm

Dimensions and weight
Length                        4618 mm
Width                                      1942 mm
Height                        1273 mm
Wheelbase                            2720 mm
Front track                              1665 mm
Rear track                               1618 mm
Dry weight*                            1525 kg
Kerb weight*                          1630 kg
Weight distribution              46% front, 54% rear
Weight/power ratio              2.1 kg/CV
Fuel tank                                  92 l

Wheels and tyres
Front 255/35 ZR 20 9.5J
Rear 315/35 ZR 20 11.5J

Front (winter tyres) 255/35 ZR 20 9.5J
Rear (winter tyres) 305/35 ZR 20 11.5J

Carbon-ceramic brakes (CCM3)
Front 398 x 223 x 38 mm
Rear 360 x 233 x 32 mm

Electronic controls
ESC                                         Stability control
High-performance ABS/EBD    High-performance anti-lock braking system with electronic brake balance
F1-Trac                                    F1 traction control
E-Diff 3                                    Third generation electronic differential
SCM-E                                    Magnetorheological damping control with twin solenoids

Gearbox
F1 dual-clutch 7-speed

Performance
Top speed                               over 340 km/h
0-100 km/h                              3.1 sec
0-200 km/h                              8.5 sec

Consumption and Emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
Consumption** 15l/100 km
CO₂ emissions** 350 g/km

*With lightweight options

**ECE+EUDC with HELE system

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