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"Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo was on hand at Geneva for the introduction of the new FF, a car that clearly has a polarizing effect on people. Some folks see it as the Next Great Thing, a fast Pininfarina-styled V-12 Ferrari that&amp;#039;s practical, thanks to its four comfortable seats and hatchback design. It&amp;#039;s also a car that can be driven in all kinds of weather, courtesy of its lightweight all-wheel-drive system that gives this new Ferrari GT impressive stability in all kinds of weather. On the other hand, critics call the 2012 FF ungainly, with the thick rear end reminding them of the BMW M Coupe, another car that tended to polarize people.   However you feel, this can&amp;#039;t be denied: The 2012 Ferrari FF is a technical masterpiece that is ushering in an era of all-wheel-drive high performance at Maranello.   Video window may take a few moments to load...           Power to the People   The 6.3-liter direct-injected V-12 sends 660 bhp (at 8000 rpm) to the wheels via a 7-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox and the 4RM awd system. The 65-degree V-12 also boasts excellent torque, with 504 lb.-ft. on tap at 6000 rpm. This translates to great performance; Ferrari states that the 4145-lb. FF hits 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 208 mph. Ferrari also says the engine is very efficient, with a 25 percent reduction in CO2 emission (compared to previous V-12s), thanks in part to stop-start technology borrowed from the California. Other technology gleaned from other Ferrari models includes carbon-ceramic brakes, magneto-rheological dampers and the aforementioned dual-clutch transmission.  With Ferrari&amp;#039;s 4RM all-wheel-drive system, torque is still delivered mostly to the rear wheels, but the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) ensures that some of it is transferred to the front wheels, when necessary, on low grip surfaces. Of note, it is distributed to each wheel individually, thanks to the fact that all of the dynamic vehicle controls (E-Diff, F1-Trac and PTU) have been integrated into the FF&amp;#039;s single CPU.           With its mid-front-engine design and rear-mounted transaxle, the FF has 53 percent of its weight on the rear wheels, which will help give this GT its sporty manners. Although the car is not exactly a featherweight, much attention has been paid to lightening the engine (via new castings) and the bodyshell (via new aluminium alloys and production processes). Magnesium has also been used for the frames of the seats, and the Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes are in their third generation, now lighter and longer lasting. Ferrari, in fact, says the FF&amp;#039;s brakes will show &amp;quot;negligible wear&amp;quot; in everyday street use.   Pininfarina Style   Say what you will about the FF&amp;#039;s Pininfarina lines, but they do reflect the car&amp;#039;s balance of sportiness and versatility. They also tend to look better with time, which is frequently the mark of a good design. And what other Ferrari has a 28.3 cu. ft. of cargo space, with rear seats that fold down independently to help carry gear? In fact, Ferrari says the FF offers more luggage space than any other car in its category, and by that we think the company must be thinking of another bustle-butt design, the Porsche Panamera.           As you&amp;#039;d expect of any new Ferrari, the FF is tailored specifically to meet the needs of its buyer, who has the choice of six colors and various treatments of aniline leather that has been specially softened. And get this: The FF features include a new rear-seat infotainment system with two TV screens, plus a 1280-watt stereo with Dolby Surround Sound.   While that&amp;#039;s certainly appreciated, we&amp;#039;d rather hear the sound of the glorious V-12...   See Ferrari&amp;#039;s technical specifications for the FF below:      Engine       Type     65\u00B0 V12       Total displacement     6262 cc       Bore/stroke     94 mm x 75,2 mm       Maximum power     660 CV at 8000 rpm       Maximum torque     683 Nm a 6000 rpm       Specific power     77 kW/litre - 105 CV/litre       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&amp;quot;       Rear     295/35 ZR 20 10,5 J x 20&amp;quot;       Rear (winter tyres)     285/35 ZR20 10,5 J x 20&amp;quot;             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      *European market version **With HELE system "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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