Ferrari FF V12
Ferrari's first four-wheel-drive car, the FF, is anything but truck-like. In fact, it's shockingly quick and powerful. It's also uniquely styled, as one of the few two-door shooting brakes on the market.
The shooting brake form factor is a bit like a stubby wagon, and while that might not sound like a good basis for beautiful design, with the Ferrari FF, it works. A long, low nose slopes up into the laid-back windshield, then over a mid-length roof to end abruptly in a Kammback tail. Along the sides, fender swells and smooth contours contrast with the slightly snarling aerodynamics of the nose and tail.
Inside the $300,000 FF, you'll find typical modern Ferrari features, including a driver-centric cabin layout and control interface, two-tone finishes, and, of course, fine leathers and metal trim.
Under the FF's hood, a 6.3-liter V-12 engine generates 651 horsepower. Despite the 3,946-pound curb weight, the four-wheel-drive FF can accelerate to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 208 mph. We haven't had a turn behind the wheel of the FF just yet, but we're sure it's a suitably impressive drive.
The four-wheel-drive system is, like most of the rest of the FF, unique. Instead of using a transfer case like most all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles, Ferrari sends power directly from each end of the engine, with the seven-speed transmission driving the rear wheels. A separate two-speed transmission takes power off the nose of the crank to drive the front wheels. The front wheels only drive the car below fourth gear. After that, the rears get all of the torque.
Magneto-rheological dampers help control the FF's body motion for improved grip in a wider range of conditions, while carbon-ceramic brakes increase the fade-resistance and stopping power of the big shooting brake.
The shooting brake form factor brings more benefits than just unique looks: the FF holds 15.9 cubic feet of cargo behind the seats, which can be expanded to 28.2 cubic feet with the rear seats laid flat. That makes it one of the most practical of the super-performance class.
Comfort in the FF should prove quite good for longer trips, with roomy and well-bolstered front seats. Despite the four-seat arrangement, the rear seats look to be a bit cramped, short on leg room and head room due to the exterior's sporty dimensions. The rear seats are also split by a high tunnel for the driveline.
Dimensions and Weight
Length
193.2 in (4907 mm)
Width
76.9 in (1953 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Wheelbase
117.7 in (2990 mm)
Front track
66.0 in (1676 mm)
Rear track
65.4 in (1660 mm)
Kerb weight*
4145 lb (1880 kg)
Dry weight*
3946 lb (1790 kg)
Weight distribution
47% front - 53% rear
Boot capacity
15.9 cu ft (450 l)
Fuel tank capacity
24 US gal - 20 UK gal (91 litri)
Tyres and rims
Front
245/35 ZR 20 8.5 J x 20"
Rear
295/35 ZR 20 10.5 J x 20"
Rear Winter
285/35 ZR20 10.5 J x 20"
Brakes
Front
15.7 x 1.5 in (398 mm x 38 mm)
Rear
14.2 x 1.26 in (360 mm x 32 mm)
Engine
Type
V12 - 65°
Total displacement
382.13 cu in (6262 cc)
Bore and Stroke
3.70 x 2.96 in (94 mm x 75,2 mm)
Maximum Power**
486 kW - 660 CV at 8.000 rpm
Maximum Torque
683 Nm - 504 lbft( 70 kg)m at 6.000 rpm
Specific Output
77 kW/litre - 105 CV/litre
Maximum revs per minute
8000 rpm
Compression ratio
12.3:1
Performances
Maximum speed
208 mph (335 km/h)
0-62 mph (0-100 km/h)
3.7 sec
0-124 mph (0-200 km/h)
11 sec
0-62 mph (0-100 km/h)
114.8 ft (35 m)
Dry weight/power ratio
2.7 kg/CV
Fuel consumption / CO2 emissions (ECE+EUDC)***
Fuel consumption (european market version)
15.4 l/100km
CO2 Emission (european market version)
360 g/km
