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After a long array of teasing, Ferrari has finally revealed the official details on their new successor for the 612 Scaglietti. Called the FF - an acronym for Ferrari Four (four seats and four-wheel drive), the new model is the company’s most powerful, versatile four-seater ever, as well as its first ever four-wheel drive car. The concept car was designed by Pininfarina, and according to Ferrari "the new car represents not so much an evolution as a true revolution." The new model will deliver "unprecedented level an extremely sporty, high-performance character with incredible versatility, superb comfort and sophisticated elegance, guaranteeing both driver and passengers an absolutely unique driving experience." The new Ferrari FF GT sports car concept made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and a production version will follow by 2012. UPDATE 03/14/2011: If the new Ferrari FF happens to be in your future acquisitions list, then you should try the configurator Ferrari has just placed online for it. However, we should warn you, no matter what color you choose, the car won’t look any better. UPDATE 05/07/2012: Ferrari is celebrating 60 years of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II’s reign with a very cool video featuring the new FF. Ferrari will be at the very heart of the Diamond Jubilee Pageant with a series of classic and contemporary models. UPDATE 10/16/12: The first production Ferrari FF has been sent to its owner in the Netherlands. YouTube user SpotterGijs managed to get a glimpse of the first production FF meeting its new owner. Hop on over after the jump to check out the video! Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Ferrari FF. The FF plays around in the snow Exterior and Interior  Designed by Pininfarina, the new Ferrari FF features a shooting brake-like body style, with a front design clearly inspired by the 458 Italia and a large rear hatch. According to Ferrari the new model can comfortably accommodate four people and their luggage, thanks to the best cabin space and boot capacity (450 liters, but up to 800 when rear seats are down). Now since this is a Ferrari, many people aren’t too optimistic about the rear room available, but Ferrari has stated that the FF will offer ample room for up to four people. They even went as far as to specify that the measurements for the front and rear are 1.95 and 1.85 meters, so accommodating tall passengers won’t be a problem. There will also be a new infotainment system with dual 5-inch screen on the instrument panel, center dash touch screen and an optional third screen positioned in front of the passenger, displaying speed, rpm and gear. Ferrari will offer a vast array of personalization options and accessories, including six model-specific exterior colors - Scuderia Rosso Corsa, Avorio, Bianco, Blue Dubai, Blue California, Nero, Hanus Gold, Marrone, Blue Tour de France, Rosso Rubino, Grigio Silverstone, Rosso Mugello, Verde Zeltweg, Giallo Modena - and sumptuous interior trim incorporating specially selected and treated aniline leather. Engine Under the hood, there is a 6,262 cc direct injection V12 engine that delivers an impressive 660 HP at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 503 lbs-ft 6,000 rpm. With this impressive power, the FF will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and will hit a top speed of 208 mph. Combined with a transaxle dual-clutch F1 gearbox, the engine has a fuel economy of 15,4 l/100 km, the equivalent of a CO2 emission of 360 g/km. The weight-to-power ratio is impressive for this section of market: 2.7 kg/CV. With this impressive output under the hood the FF will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and will be capable of a top speed of 208 mph. A first ever for a Ferrari model is the new four-wheel drive system (4RM). It weighs 50% less than a conventional four-wheel drive system, maintaining perfect weight distribution (53% over the rear axle). Completely integrated with the car’s electronic dynamic control systems, the four-wheel drive technology delivers record levels of performance on all terrains and in all conditions via continuous and intelligent predictive torque distribution to all four wheels. The FF is also equipped with the latest magnetorheological damping system (SCM3), as well as the most recent development in carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo. When Can I Buy One? Now that the prototype FF has made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari will start preparing the production version. However, we don’t expect it to go on sale before the end of 2012. Rumors say the price will be in the $700K area. Competition The current market doesn’t offer much in the shooting-brake coupe department, but there are lots of four-door GTs out there: the Porsche Panamera, the Maserati Quattroporte, and the Mercedes-Benz CLS->Maserati Quattroporte are just a few. Of course, this is a totally different car market, with completely different buyers. Not to mention all of them are less powerful and much cheaper than the FF. The only upperhand the FF has is that it is a Ferrari. That carries major pull in the auto market.   Four-wheel-drive system
V12 engine
Front looks much better than on the current 612
Shooting brake body
That large rear hatch simply doesn’t fit
Looks like a Ferrari mated with a station wagon
Check out Fifth Gear’s Tiff Needell as he reviews the Ferrari FFFirst production Ferrari FF gets delivered to its Dutch owner
89 comments: Ferrari FF @mark_rhys, If I could remember Ferrari once told that they are not making any four seater since they are strictly following the traditional way. Its a good thing that they have tried to make one 
 Finally, the most awaited successor of the 612 Scaglietti is here.. I have heard that this car is already sold out. It seems that this car has a great performance that’s why many consumers choose to purchase it.
 @carlos_bullock, same here. BTW, its a good thing that Ferrari made a choice to make a four-seater and they are not wrong with that decision.
 The ultimate power machine from Ferrari. With a four wheel drive, this should surely give a new drive experience. Since there is lot of time in production, wonder, what changes or additions will be made to this concept.
 I just dont understand what some magazines and car reviewers/journalists have against this car...yeah sure, it’s different from the traditional Ferrari, but wasnt the Mustang the same way when it was first intrduced?? And now look how far that came! Maybe this is a good thing for Ferrari...?
 Oh yes! The most awaited production is already here. Im so happy to hear that Ferrari tries to make a four seater car. BTW,i have heard the Jeremy Clarkson have tried to drive this car but he was shocked because he is not expecting the blasting speed of the FF.
 The more they release details about the FF, the more I appreciate this car. It seems that my initial assessment of this one is wrong, which is a good thing actually.
 Well, the design notwithstanding, one thing I like about the FF is that it actually performs good both on two and four wheel drive mode. They have really though well on this one.
 Wow, those are definitely impressive mechanical, makes the FF that even more interesting. Now if could just have done the some to the body.
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04.27.2011 @ 00:47