The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is one hell of a car in “stock” form, powered by a front mounted naturally aspirated V12 engine, producing 730 horsepower and 509 pound-feet of torque.
Now there’s an even more powerful version of the car, called the Ferrari F12 TdF, which sounds like some sort of a diesel version of the F12. But thankfully it isn’t, TdF stands for “Tour de France”, not the bicycle race but the car race, which Ferrari dominated from 1956 to 1964.
The Ferrari F12 TdF is powered by the same 6.3 liter V12 found on the regular F12, it has been tuned to produce 769 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque. The car also benefits from a re-tuned 7-speed dual clutch transmission, which now upshifts 30% and downshifts 40% faster. The car is also equipped with 4-wheel steering, which Ferrari called the “Virtual Short Wheelbase” system, for better maneuverability at low speeds and better stability at high speeds.
The F12 TdF is also lighter, with a stripped out interior and use of carbon fiber, it weighs 240 pounds less than the F12. The F12 TdF also has a more aggressive aerodynamics system, with extra vents, scoops, and winglets, producing 87% more downforce than the F12. All these improvements result in a 0 – 62 mph (0 – 100 km/h) time of 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 211 mph.
The Ferrari F12 Tour de France is limited to only 799 units, and will probably sell out pretty quickly, if not already sold out.
