Following its world debut in Could this yr, the Ferrari 12Cilindri (or Dodici Cilindri in full Italian) has now been launched in Malaysia. In keeping with the model’s official importer and distributor, Ital Auto Malaysia, the 12 Cilindri has beginning worth of RM4.7 million inclusive of import duties and minimal choices, however excluding registration and insurance coverage.
For the massive sum of cash, you’re getting a two-seat berlinetta (coupe), however you may as well have it as a convertible within the type of the 12 Cilindri Spider. This can have a better beginning worth of RM5.1 million and it’s 60 kg heavier than the coupe, though you get to take pleasure in a dramatic folding metallic roof that retracts in simply 14 seconds at speeds of as much as 100 km/h for an open-top driving expertise.
If it wasn’t apparent, the 12 Cilindri was named as such to have fun the lengthy line of Ferrari’s front-engine V12 fashions that embrace icons such because the 125 S, 250 GTO, 365 GTB/4 (also referred to as the Daytona), 550 Maranello and 599, simply to call a number of.
Powering the 12Cilindri is the F140HD, which is a 6.5 litre naturally-aspirated unit that was additional developed from the F140HB used within the 812 Competizione. Along with a modified software program, the F140HD additionally will get inner revisions to scale back the burden and inertia of its parts. These embrace titanium connecting rods, new aluminium alloy pistons in addition to a rebalanced crankshaft, all of which frees the engine to rev all the best way as much as 9,500 rpm.
The record of enhancements continues with the addition of lighter sliding finger followers product of metal with a diamond-like carbon coating for the valvetrain, which Ferrari says helps cut back mass and permits for extra high-performance valve profiles.
The consumption manifold and plenum structure has additionally been made extra compact to shorten the size of the tracts and optimise the cam profiles so extra energy is unleashed at excessive revs. In the meantime, the torque curve is adjusted in any respect engine speeds by a system of variable geometry inlet tracts.
With all of the work put in, the 65-degree V12 engine delivers 830 PS (819 hp or 610 kW) at 9,250 rpm and 678 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm. Drive goes solely to the rear wheels by way of an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that has been fettled with to ship 30% quicker shifts, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of simply 2.95 seconds. The dash from 0-200 km/h is dispatched in simply 8.2 seconds and the 12Cilindri has a high velocity in extra of 340 km/h.
To make the expertise much more thrilling, Ferrari added Aspirated Torque Shaping (ATS) for the primary time on a naturally-aspirated mannequin. That is mentioned enhance the notion of the torque with particular torque curves for the third and fourth gears, whereas new gear ratios hold acceleration ranges excessive.
Guaranteeing the blistering efficiency is saved constant, Ferrari engineers additionally geared up the 12Cilindri with extra environment friendly oil pump and vapour catch techniques to scale back losses and optimise performance in all working situations. To be able to meet the most recent Euro 6E emissions laws, there’s additionally a brand new exhaust system that includes a ceramic catalytic converter and a particulate filter.
There’s dealing with to go together with the grunt too, because the 12Cilindri will get a full complement of techniques to assist tame all of the grunt. As a begin, there’s Facet Slip Management (SSC) 8.0, which is joined by brake-by-wire and ABS Evo tailored from the 296 GTB. The 812 Competizione’s rear-wheel steering system can also be current right here, albeit with enhance yaw administration and responsiveness.
It’s additionally value noting the 12Cilindri has a 20 mm shorter wheelbase in comparison with the 812 Competizione, and its chassis boasts 15% extra torsional rigidity. The newer mannequin can also be the primary Ferrari manufacturing automotive to have shock towers comprised of a secondary alloy with 100% recycled materials.
Consumers have a alternative of both Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport tyres, each of which have been designed particularly for the automotive and are available in staggered sizes – 275/35 on the entrance and 315/35 on the rear – paired with 21-inch alloy wheels.
By way of styling, the 12Cilindri adopts a extra refined look that’s noticeably completely different from its quick predecessor, the 812 Superfast, that had a extra sculptural design. A standout cue that pays homage to the previous is the black band throughout the face, which integrates the headlamps and is a transparent reference to the Daytona’s Plexiglas snout.
Different notable areas are the black cockpit incorporating a glass roof, which is interrupted by an expansive “delta wing motif” on the physique that flows into the outstanding rear haunches. Extra glass is seen on the lipped rear boot lid, which is joined by break up gentle bar lamps and energetic flaps on both facet, the latter being a part of a complete aerodynamic package deal.
These flaps rise concurrently by 10 levels at 60 km/h to generate 50 kg of downforce, however they’re lowered as soon as the automotive passes the 300 km/h mark to scale back drag. They work along with air intakes within the entrance (a few of which assist with cooling) in addition to bonnet vents, an underbody with three pairs of vortex mills, rear-wheel shields and a big rear diffuser that has its personal set of vortex mills and integrates quad exhaust exits.
Shifting inside, the 12Cilindri follows the Purosangue by adopting a dual-cockpit design however differs from the four-door, four-seat Ferrari by having an unusual-for-Ferrari 10.25-inch central infotainment touchscreen. There’s additionally a 15.6-inch digital instrument cluster for the driving force, whereas the passenger will get their very own 8.8-inch touchscreen.
Consistent with different current Ferrari fashions, the gear selector is designed to imitate the H-pattern of gated handbook shifters of the previous. That is fitted to the centre console that will get a wi-fi charging pad as normal, whereas different niceties embrace Android Auto and Apple CarPlay assist, together with a 1,600W, 15-speaker Burmester sound system. For these involved, the boot capability is 270 litres.
As with different Ferrari fashions, the 12Cilindri comes normal with a seven-year upkeep programme – that is additionally out there throughout all the mannequin vary. All Ferrari house owners in Malaysia can carry out common upkeep at intervals of both 20,000 km or yearly with no mileage restrictions at Ital Auto’s aftersales centre in Glenmarie.
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