Ferrari F12 Speciale

Highlights:

Italian automaker is all primed to set out another Prancing Horse, the all new F12 Speciale. The upcoming Ferrari F12 Speciale is been spotted virtually undisguised ahead of its launch early next year. It is noted that Ferrari will be adding up more horses under the hood for its upcoming Speciale version. It is speculated that the company might reveal it at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March. The car is adhered with a 6.2L direct-injection V12 engine. The Speciale version is believed to shed off 200 Kg making it weigh around 1430 Kg now and the power produced by the 6.2L V12 engine has also been lifted by 30 hp to a final value of 760 hp - 800hp more than its predecessor Berlinetta.

Overview:

Ferrari S.p.A is known for speed and luxury, this Formula 1 expertise was ingrained in the year 1929. Headquartered in Maranello, Italy, the prancing horse marque came to existence with its first model 125 S in the year 1947 and since then , it has never looked back being a market pioneer in sports cars. Then brand was christened after the name of its founder Enzo Ferrari, who was a big name in world of motor sports. The company is all set to augment its list of Supercars with the addition of a new F12 Speciale. Expected to launch at 2016 Geneva Motor Show the F12 Speciale is a replacement of its predecessor F12 Berlinetta.

The marvelous looking car is a perfect amalgamation of art and science. Ferrari implemented innovative body styling which apart from imparting a flamboyant look also enhance the performance of the vehicle. The unique Kamm tail structure of the car has smooth body lines on the fenders and roof area which allows the vehicle to cut out the maximum aerodynamic drag. Interior of the car are belived to be the aura of an F1 cockpit with leather wrapped steering wheels. The F12 speciale also posses the F1 styled centre bridge offering brisk switching of gears. According to sources the F12 is powered by a mutated V12 Berlineeta having an engine capacity of 6262 with a maximum power of 740 hp to 800hp. With such power under the hood F12 is expected to have an acceleration of 0-100 km/hr in just 3.1 seconds, or even less with a top speed of 340 km/h. The F12 Speciale has the similar F1 Traction Control system like other V12's and manages to deliver appropriate torque to each wheel. Besides this the anti-lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution nourishes the braking performance and improves the braking at varied road conditions.

Mileage and Fuel economy:

Ferrari has mastered again in F12 Speciale with its multi-spark technology which is been implanted in the vigorous power house of all its F12 allowing it to have reduction in the fuel consumption. Also the new F12 Speciale has shedded an incredible 200 kilograms of weight in the process making it more light to deliver an expected mileage of 6.8 km/l. Besides this, its predecessor Berlinetta, was also equipped with the HELE start-stop technology which also enhances the mileage of the drive making it a great stand in comaprison to Lamborghini Aventador.

Power:

The F12 Speciale is a successor of Berlinetta and will use an evolution of the F12 berlinetta’s 6.3-liter V12 engine that will be tuned to whisk out massive power between 760 and 800 horsepower, 30 to 70 Hp extra then the earlier model. It is believed that with this power the engine is expected to avail a rubber burning torque of 690 Nm at 6000 rpm.

Acceleration and Pickup:

The all new Speciale with a light carbon fibre body, encapsulating such vigorous power package under its hood, is believed to gun out a speed of 100 km/h in a neck breaking 3.0 seconds or even less. It will hammer out an electronically limited top speed of 340 km/h.

Exterior:

Ferrari is a master of aerodynamics, when it comes to the styling of car. The F12 Speciale, as the name suggest is a special mutation of the earlier F12 Berlinetta. It is a perfect amalgamation of technology and aesthetics. F12 has all the usual lightweight shelved carbon fibre body panels and vents on the front and rear wings. The front fascia is engineered to the for a large air vent to transport ample air to the engine bay. Besides which, the bumper has integrated aerodynamic vanes offering persistent cooling to the brakes. The efficiently designed air channels crafted at the fender area funnels out the striking air to the rear, thus creating a down force, which eventually enhance the traction of the vehicle. Kamm tail silhouette of the car proffers a unified presence of rear fences and diffusers, offering a flamboyant look to the car. The rear also possess a slightly larger spoiler and more aggressively designed rear diffuser. With a T-shaped profile at the rear jeweled with F1 inspired LED tail lamps, that offers ample alertness to the rear traffic. Apart from roaring out loud, the multi-rifled chrome tinted exhaust tails of the car imparts a sporty aura to the rear. The lengthened hood and smooth powerlines on the roof enhance the aerodynamic trait of the car making it a prancing horse on its own. Apart from this, the protruded wheel arches at the rear enhance the masculine persona of the car. F12 Speciale is portrays the reminiscence of the 458’s black bar across the back with added tweaks to the F12 Berlinetta.

Exterior Measurements:

The F12 Speciale is specualted to possess similar exterior measurements of its predecessor Berlinetta. The Speciale is expected to come with short overhangs and long wheelbase, precisely counting to be 4618mm X 1942mm X 1273mm (LXWXH). To nourish stability of the vehicle, the F12 Speciale is blessed with a decent wheelbase of 2720 mm.

Interior:

Slither inside the F12 Speciale and be awestruck to its superior and glamorous look, which is transferred to the interior with same pace of the exteriors. Although, in the all new Speciale the interior is mutated in order to reduce the cabin space without compromising the comfort factor. Also, it is believed that, to reduce excessive weight Italian carmakers has stripped of the interior including carpets, sound deadening and sat-nav but the deleted items are likely to remain on the options list, so that shelling out more bucks can provide you a relative comfort ride in the F12 Speciale. The F12 Speciale is fitted with finely fabricated plush seats also comes with electronically adjustable comfort parameters and memory functions. It functions automatically and alter the seats according to the seating posture. High quality trims can be easily observed coupled with ergonomically arranged controls, offering a decent Human Machine interface. The symbolic leather wrapped steering wheel of the car with pedal shifts profers a pure F1 inspiration bringing out a complete command over the rumbling beast. Aeronautical round air vents are nicely located to the front fascia and the door panels, thus offering ample cooling in the cabin space. Central console of the car is believed to house a similar F1 transmission box like the earlier Berlinetta with couple of descent controls, offering ergonomicals at its best reach. Apart from it, the information centre equipped in the car avails the driver with almost every driving parameters required during propulsion fulfilling every demand of infotainment.

Interior Comfort:

Ferrari's are meant for speed and comfort and F12 Speciale carry forward that legacy with its ultra comfortable interiors. The F12 Berlinetta's central bridge holds an Alacantara-lined storage space which is believed to be similar in Speciale allowing space to settle your favourite drinks. The side hinged armrest of the car apart from availing a decent storage space, also comes with a conventional USB port plugging-in any external device. F12 Speciale's multi-functional steering wheel of the car comes mounted with paddle shifters which offers a brisk switching of gears and proffers the true F1 feeling. Various controls are clustered to the steering wheel allowing easy access to the systems without letting your hands off the steering wheel, thus delivering a race car driving sense. The car also comes with a TFT screen embedded at dash displaying all the driving parameters required by the driver during propulsion.

Interior Measurements:

In order to decrease the weight and more sophisticated driving ergonomics, the cabin space is a bit mutated, but still it can accommodate an individual up to 1.95m. On folding down the rear bench panel boot spce counts to be 320-litres which can be transformed to a decent 500-litres, making the F12 Speciale ideal for distant tours.

Engine and Performance:

The naturally aspirated V12 motor inside the hood holds an engine capacity of 6.2 Litres with is expected to knowck down a maximum power of 740 Hp to 800 at 8250 rpm. F12 Speciale's predecessor is bound to have an efficient drive train which avails a peak torque of 690 Nm at 6000 rpm. The car is incorporated with Multi-spark technology proffering proper combustion stoichiometry inside the engine delivering seemingly limitless power. Like all other Ferrari's this prancing horse is also expected to house a similar 7-speed dual clutch automated semi automatic gear box which in combination with paddle shifter offers a brisk switching of gears.

Stereo and Accessories:

The iconic Berlinetta comes with JBL Professional Premium Hi-Fi sound system, thus it is speculated that its evolution might feature the same music system or even an advanced one. The JBL sorround sound system offers a quality auditory all in the cabin. It is blessed with a unique 3D sound technology having decent audio outputs engraved to the door panels, it can transform the car isto a moving concert hall. This music system portrays the craftmanship of Ferrari's in-house acoustic engineers. Apart from these, this classy music system also responds to voice commands for tracks, list and album selection, augmenting a hassle free comfort while driving.

Wheels:

The F12 Speciale is anchored on muli spoke star design of the alloys comes with a rim size of 20-inch which enhance the elegance of the car. These elegant rims are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tyres, holds a specification of 255/35ZR20 at the front and 315/35ZR20 to the rear.

Braking and Handling:

Ferrari is well accalimed across the globe for its superior braking and handling. The F12 Speciale is speculated to posses the similar braking of Berlinetta featuring a carbon ceramic braking system coupled with innovative cooling technology, that improves the braking performance and eliminates the brake fade, thus delivering an improved stopping distance of 131m at 200km/h. The car also possess its traditional double wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear which comes with new SCM-E magnetorheological dampers that alters the damping condition of the vehicle according to the road gradient.

Safety and Security:

Ferrari F12 Speciale is believed to be a bastion when it comes to safety and security. The Italian Carmaker has bestowed the car with all the advanced safety options to proffer hassle free and safe rides on every turn. The F12 is based on the similar features of Berlinetta. It has an anti-lock braking system which limits the wheel locking, thus reducing the risk of slippage at instant braking condition. Another Electronic stability control equipped in the car coordinates the suspension system thus nourishing the stability while maneuvering critical turns. Speciale's electronic brake force distribution delivers precise braking pressure to each wheel thus enhancing the braking performance at varied road gradients. F1 genes of the Ferrari proffers traction control system offering adequate traction to the drive thus preventing the risk of slippage while the car is performing at its best. The contrusction is done using crash resistant body offering lateral pole impact protection and roof roll over protection thus enabling adequate safety to the occupants.

Pros:

Superior aerodynamics and elegant design
Highly potent engine
Efficient interior trims with reduced body weight

Cons:

Low fuel efficiency
Overpriced Tag
Higher maintenance costs