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Old 08-20-14, 10:35 AM
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I saw this insider news about the 3 future models/updates for the Ferrari brand. Glad the NA V12 stays, but I am surprised that Ferrari is going to make quieter cars.

Latest Insider Information: Ferarri 458 Successor, FF and F12berlinetta

Ferarri 458 Successor

- Twin-turbo V8; there will be no electric turbochargers, just normal turbo units
- Power delivery will mimic naturally aspirated engine with regard to how the power output climbs
- there will be functional side vents for cooling on each side of the car body
- Weights less than the current 458 Italia
- New steering system design and updated transmission control software for faster shifts
- The new car will runs quieter than the current 458

Ferarri FF Mid-Cycle Update

- US market only has one engine choice: the V12
- China market get an extra V8 engine option


Ferarri F12berlinetta Mid-Cycle Update

- Will keep the V12 engine, output increased to around 780hp
- No hybrid powertrain option, due to cost consideration
- A new styling package with more aggressive appearance added into the option sheet
- There will be a HGTE (Handling Gran Turismo Evolution) special model
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Less weight on the 458 is nice.

780hp in the F12.. currently 731 .
(ok Dodge now you really have no choice but to bump the Viper )
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Old 08-20-14, 02:49 PM
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I think the F12 may be getting a little crazy. It already seems like a handful in all the reviews. Most say you'll need to be a race driver to extract 10/10th from the car. 99.999999% of drivers are not .....so we will have many dead rich guys in ditches. lol
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It's all about bragging right
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