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Development of the Ferrari F12berlinetta successor is currently taking place at full speed over in Maranello and we've got a fresh batch of spyshots for you.
The prototype for the V12 machine, which wears the F12 M tentative nameplate, is still covered in heavy camouflage, with the Prancing Horse not being ready to show any detail of the upcoming vehicle.
However, we can tell you what should and what shouldn't show up on the F12 M. For the first part of the equation, we'll use the F12 Tour De France as a refference point.
Since the TDF took the V12 game to 770 hp (780 PS), we should see the berlinetta replacement delivering the same kind of output.
Oh, and by the way, with the GTC4Lusso (call it FF replacement, if you must) having now received a twin-turbo V8 option, we could see the F12 M also borrowing the 488 GTB's twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8.
Speaking of which, here's a drag race that comes to show the 488 GTB is quicker than the F12berlinetta.
Then there the rear-wheel steer system introduced by the TDF - since more and more go-fast machines are using such a system nowadays (even the Renault Megane GT has one), the F12 M packing such a feature shouldn't come as a surprise.
The F12berlinetta successor should also pack active aerodynamics, which should help with the all-important track time adventures, for instance.
As for what won't happen, the earlu rumors suggesting the V12 will get electric assistance in LaFerrari fashion seem to have faded away. In fact, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne recently let it slip that Maranello will make the switch to "large-scale" hybridisation from 2019 onwards.
The Ferrari F12 successor should land at next year's Geneva Motor Show, coming as a 2018 model. However, with Ferrari waiting lists being longer than most supermodels' hair, you'd better give your dealer a call if you happen to be in the market for such a four-wheeled beauty.
However, we can tell you what should and what shouldn't show up on the F12 M. For the first part of the equation, we'll use the F12 Tour De France as a refference point.
Since the TDF took the V12 game to 770 hp (780 PS), we should see the berlinetta replacement delivering the same kind of output.
Oh, and by the way, with the GTC4Lusso (call it FF replacement, if you must) having now received a twin-turbo V8 option, we could see the F12 M also borrowing the 488 GTB's twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8.
Speaking of which, here's a drag race that comes to show the 488 GTB is quicker than the F12berlinetta.
Then there the rear-wheel steer system introduced by the TDF - since more and more go-fast machines are using such a system nowadays (even the Renault Megane GT has one), the F12 M packing such a feature shouldn't come as a surprise.
The F12berlinetta successor should also pack active aerodynamics, which should help with the all-important track time adventures, for instance.
As for what won't happen, the earlu rumors suggesting the V12 will get electric assistance in LaFerrari fashion seem to have faded away. In fact, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne recently let it slip that Maranello will make the switch to "large-scale" hybridisation from 2019 onwards.
The Ferrari F12 successor should land at next year's Geneva Motor Show, coming as a 2018 model. However, with Ferrari waiting lists being longer than most supermodels' hair, you'd better give your dealer a call if you happen to be in the market for such a four-wheeled beauty.
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