MW Check out Ferrari's new 12Cilindri supercar-the name says it all
By Brian Roskelly
You don't need to know Italian to understand the awesome power of this car
The V12 is not dead yet, and Ferrari, known for iconic engines of this very kind, is back with a new supercar that makes a case for, quote, "the few." The few who can afford one, sure, but the few who understand and appreciate the magnitude of such awesome gasoline-sourced naturally aspirated power. This Ferrari is the all-new 12Cilindri. It's right there in the name.
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Say it in English, and the name is a little clumsy. Say it in Italian, and it's also a little awkward. I've been working on my Italian every day since college, but my lack of ability to roll my Rs probably doesn't help. Either way, the 12Cilindri is all about the engine. Say what you want about its design, but it houses some noteworthy specs.
Under the hood
The 6.5-liter V12 under that long hood is the latest iteration of Ferrari's $(RACE)$ iconic F140HD found currently in the Purosangue crossover thing. The red line is an astounding 9,500 rpm, with about 819 horsepower to play with. They say that 80% of the 500 lb-ft of torque is available at just 2,500 rpm, meaning you'll experience near-electric levels of instantaneous thrust for a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds.
Features
There is also a drop-top Spider version for those who prefer an open-air audible concert, but if you don't want to deal with people seeing you behind the wheel, the coupe has a large glass roof so your passengers can still see the sky above. Passengers also can use their own touchscreen directly on the dash. The interior is modern but very Ferrari. It uses a mix of recycled materials in some areas, and Apple $(AAPL)$ CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, though they aren't saying if those applications are wireless. That's not important, of course. Ferrari made great strides in tuning the noise inside the cabin, with resonators positioned strategically to help the intake tracts make richer noises in all drive modes.
The transmission comes from cars like the SF90 Stradale, an 8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic that now has 5% shorter gear ratios in the lower gears and funnels 12% more torque to the wheels. The 12Cilindri is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive beast, giving drivers a hoot of a time if they drive it like it was meant to be - on closed courses. If you are reading and a Ferrari owner, please never push your Ferrari to its limits on public roads. We all know too well how that usually ends.
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The price
If you are one of "the few" who doesn't need to ask how much it costs, well, too bad. I'm telling you anyway. Though we don't have direct U.S. pricing, the manufacturer's suggested retail price in euros converts to roughly $417,000 for the coupe and $465,000 for the Spider. Both variations will be available as early as fall 2024.
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This story originally ran on Autotrader.com.
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