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2011 Ferrari FF Premiered Review

April 2011
Filed under: FERRARI Car News | FERRARI Headlines
This new emissions figure represents a reduction of 15 per cent and is another remarkable achievement for the 458 Italia which has already received over 20 awards from the world's most prestigious car magazines. The 458 Italia now boasts the lowest emissions of any sports car in its class on the market. The Ferrari FF also makes its eagerly-waited debut at Geneva after the huge build-up of expectation and interest created by the client premiere at Maranello broadcast online by www.ferrari.com.

The revolutionary Ferrari FF offers a completely new take on the sporting Grand Tourer theme. It is not only the first Ferrari with four-wheel drive, but, more significantly, a model that hails a major break with the past, effortlessly melding extreme sports car performance with the versatility and usability of a genuine GT and boasting an extremely innovative design.

Every single area of the Ferrari FF brims with innovation, not least its engine, the first GDI

V12 to be coupled with the seven-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox. The V12 unleashes a massive 660 CV at 8,000 rpm, and maximum torque of 683 Nm at 6,000 rpm with 500 Nm already available at just 1,000 rpm. This ensures the performance figures of an extreme sports car, with the 0-100 km/h sprint covered in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h. Efficiency has been significantly boosted too, with fuel consumption now standing at just 15.4 liters per 100 km, and CO2 emissions at 360 g/km, a 25 per cent reduction compared to the previous V12s, thanks in part to the HELE (High Emotions-Low Emissions) System which incorporates Stop&Start technology.

Uniquely, the Ferrari FF also guarantees this exceptional performance on terrain with very low grip coefficients, thanks to Ferrari's own patented 4RM four-wheel drive system. Torque is still delivered by the rear wheels, but the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) ensures that as much as is required is also transferred to the front wheels when necessary on low grip surfaces. The Ferrari FF intelligently distributes torque to each of the four wheels individually, thanks to the fact that all of the dynamic vehicle controls (E-Diff, F1-Trac and PTU) have been integrated into a single CPU.

Exceptional sporty driving is guaranteed by the Ferrari FF's transaxle architecture (mid-front engine with gearbox over the rear axle) and the positioning of 53% of weight to the rear of the car. Meticulous attention has been taken in lightening the engine (new castings), bodyshell (new aluminum alloys and production processes) and a host of other components. The interior has also been optimized through the use of high-tech materials such as magnesium for the seats. Third generation Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes are now lighter and longer-lasting, with virtually negligible wear during normal use on the road. All of these innovations have combined to produce an absolutely exceptional weight-power ratio of 2.7 kg/CV, a new benchmark for this kind of car.

Styled by Pininfarina, the Ferrari FF's lines effortlessly reflect its signature uncompromising balance of sportiness and versatility. It can comfortably accommodate four in its body-hugging seats and spacious cabin. Its 450 liter boot can also be extended to 800 liters as the rear seats fold down independently. This means that the Ferrari FF offers more luggage space not only than any other car in its category, but also many four-door saloons, too.

Everything aboard the Ferrari FF is tailored specifically to the needs and tastes of its driver with a choice of six exclusive colors and the finest Frau aniline leathers specially treated to enhance their natural softness. The Ferrari FF's exceptional specification enhances in-car enjoyment for all four occupants. Features include a new rear-seat infotainment system with two screens for watching TV and DVD and a 1,280 Watt, 16-channel stereo system with Dolby Surround Sound.

The three Ferrari FFs on the stand are joined by a 458 Italia, the 599 GTB Fiorano with the sporting HGTE package, and a Ferrari California in an elegant Blu Tour De France finish. The Ferrari California is enjoying incredible sales success and is also the model subject to the widest range of personalization requests in Ferrari's line-up. The V8-engined convertible is, in fact, very popular in the special two-tone and three-layer paint option finishes, with additional original interior combinations of materials, colors and trim solutions. The extraordinary success of the Ferrari California testifies to its enduring and sophisticated appeal


Ferrari FF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine
Type 65° V12
Total displacement 6262 cc
Bore/stroke 94 mm x 75.2 mm
Maximum power 660 CV at 8000 rpm
Maximum torque 683 Nm at 6000 rpm
Specific power 77 kW/liter - 105 CV/liter
Maximum revs 8000 rpm
Compression ratio 12.3:1

Dimensions and weight
Length 4907 mm
Width 1953 mm
Height 1379 mm
Wheelbase 2990 mm
Front track 1676 mm
Rear track 1660 mm
Dry weight* 1790 kg
Kerb weight* 1880 kg
Weight distribution 47% fr, 53% r
Boot volume 450 litres
Fuel tank capacity 91 litres

Wheels and tyres
Front 245/35 ZR 20 8.5 J x 20"
Rear 295/35 ZR 20 10.5 J x 20"
Rear (winter tyres) 285/35 ZR20 10.5 J x 20"

Brakes
Front 398 mm x 38 mm
Wheel 360 mm x 32 mm
Transmission and gearbox
4RM (four-wheel drive) and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission

Electronic controls
4RM control (full integration of all controls: F1-Trac, E-Diff and PTU); ABS/EBD; ESC

Suspension
SCM3

Performance
Top speed 335 km/h
0-100 km/h 3.7 sec
0-200 km/h 11 sec
100-0 km/h 35 m
Weight/power ratio 2.7 kg/CV

Consumption and emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
Consumption** 15.4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions** 360 gr/km

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