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December 10, 2014
Alonso and Massa Push the F12 Berlinetta to its Limits | Ferrari
Ferrari F12berlinetta
Alonso and Massa Push the F12berlinetta to its Limits
Ferrari S.p.A. has released a movie and photos of its flagship model, the "F12berlinetta," tearing around the company's Fiorano Circuit test track.
Text by HORIGUCHI Yoshihiro (OPENERS)
Two Drivers Enjoy the Latest Prancing Horse
The movie captures Scuderia Ferrari F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa driving the Fiorano course with countersteer. The expressions of the two, as if enjoying a ride with real horses, are impressive. This is because the video shows the final adjustments being made to the F12berlinetta after months of development, making the experience all the more profound.
As previously reported, the Ferrari F12berlinettaWorld Premiere in February,was also unveiled in Japan in early July, Ferrari's new flagship model. As the name suggests, it features a front-mid V12 engine producing a maximum output of 740 hp and a maximum torque of 690 Nm. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and has a top speed exceeding 340 km/h, making it a true super sports car in name and spirit.

