Wednesday 26 December 2012

Technical secrets behind Ferrari's F12 supercar

Ferrari’s supercars are always technically advanced. The F12, however, is special, even by Ferrari’s lofty standards; here’s why.



The new, front-engined Ferrari has a shorter wheelbase to enable it to be more agile and more willing to turn-in to corners.
The new, front-engined Ferrari has a shorter wheelbase to enable it to be more agile and more willing to turn-in to corners.


The chassis is the component that takes all the load; both static as well as dynamic. So it has to be particularly stiff. And because this is a sportscar, it has to be super light as well. The 12 different types of aluminium alloys help make it both light and very strong
The chassis is the component that takes all the load; both static as well as dynamic. So it has to be particularly stiff. And because this is a sportscar, it has to be super light as well. The 12 different types of aluminium alloys help make it both light and very strong

This car has to put 730bhp through the rear wheels, so it needs to have weight pressing down over the rear. As a result, 54 percent of the weight sits over the rear wheels, and this only increases when the car accelerates.
This car has to put 730bhp through the rear wheels, so it needs to have weight pressing down over the rear. As a result, 54 percent of the weight sits over the rear wheels, and this only increases when the car accelerates.


With 730bhp, an 8700rpm rev limiter and a compression ratio of 13.5:1, this 65-degree V12 is something extra special.
With 730bhp, an 8700rpm rev limiter and a compression ratio of 13.5:1, this 65-degree V12 is something extra special.




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