2012 Ferrari FF Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Italians are great at a lot of things: food, art and, of course, sports cars. Ferrari has unleashed the 2012 FF, and it is guaranteed to turn heads. Replacing the 612 Scaglietti, this is the first production-line Ferrari to offer AWD.
The FF has the signature head-turning Ferrari stance in spades. Sleek and curvaceous, it molds itself after the 458 Italia. The devilish projector-beam headlamps and hood shape suggest a furrowed brow, ending in the Cheshire Cat-like smile of the FF grille. And baby’s got back – the four-seater sports a long cabin and roomy hatchback; persons up to 6 feet tall will find a comfortable back-seat ride. The car will be available in 6 exclusive exterior colors.
Under the gleaming hood, there is a typical display of Ferrari awesomeness: a 6.3-liter 65-degree V12 engine with 651 hp and 504 lb-ft of torque. Its 0-to-60 time is 3.7 seconds, and it boasts a top speed of 208 mph. And at a price tag in the six-figure range, do we really need to talk fuel economy? (Ferrari says 15 mpg – hey, this ain’t no Prius.) A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is coupled with Ferrari’s new intelligent 4WD system that has 5 settings: Off, Comfort, Sport, Wet and Ice-Snow, letting you engage in conditions from the Alps to vineyards.
To prove its point, Ferrari dropped its FF atop a white-capped peak in Brunico, Italy, and let it wind its way down through a myriad of harsh conditions. Of course, she performed beautifully, dazzling at every turn, whether rain, slush or snow. The Launch Control button maximizes torque for starts in harsh conditions such as those.
The FF's brown interior is comprised of the finest stitched Italian leather, but doesn’t look quite as sensational or innovative as other interiors of its class. Comfort, however, isn’t an issue. All of the car’s vital functions can be operated via steering wheel, including turn signal buttons; this is part of Ferrari’s “Man-Machine” interface concept, seamlessly connecting human and automobile. For those passengers wanting more thrills, an optional screen is available for their seat, giving them a view of all driver gauges, steering wheel not included.
Purists might scoff at the introduction of a hatchback and AWD and even bicker about the FF's looks, but only those not lucky enough to get to drive one. And those drivers who do will be rare—only 800 will be made the first year. So sit by the sidelines, haters, and watch the glorious Fab Four gallop by.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.2 · Rear brake width: 1.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: illuminated passenger
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 165 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed