Ferrari Unveils the F12tdf

Ferrari’s F12 Berlinetta — a 599 successor already capable of 740 horsepower and acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.1 seconds — may not have been the most likely candidate for a performance upgrade, but that’s exactly what it’s getting thanks to the Italian manufacturer’s latest creation: the F12tdf. Inspired by the 250 GT and the Prancing Horse’s nine-straight wins at the legendary Tour de France from 1956 through 1964, the F12 TdF sees its 6.3-liter V12 upgraded to about 770 horsepower with increased torque of 520 pound-feet (compared to the Berlinetta’s 509). Perhaps best of all, 80% of that torque is available at rpm as low as 2,500.

Joining the modified engine is the return of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission — this time upshifting 30% faster, downshifting 40% faster and offering ratios 6% shorter than before. Furthermore, a wider base and larger wheels have been joined by the brakes of the LaFerrari while a new four-wheel drive Virtual Short Wheelbase means better stability and handling. Even the exterior has been overhauled with lighter and more aerodynamic construction — thus resulting in 87% more downforce than that of the Berlinetta, as well as a weight reduction of 240 pounds. Combine all of this and the F12 TdF can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds before ultimately hitting a top speed of 211 mph.

For more on Ferrari’s latest supercar, check out the official press release over at Autoblog.