January 21, 201115 yr Source: Left Lane News -- LINK (pictures after the jump) Confirming earlier rumors, Ferrari took the wraps off of its latest design, a totally new grand touring-oriented 612 Scaglietti-replacing shooting brake called the Ferrari FF. Set to formally debut in early March at the Geneva Motor Show, this latest Ferrari truly stretches the brand’s design language to a new limit. In many ways, it looks like one of the mega-buck one-off designs commissioned by extravagantly wealthy sheiks, but this new model is set to be a volume offering – at least by Ferrari standards. The FF nomenclature derives from “Ferrari Four-seater,” meaning that this shooting brake has plenty of room for extra passengers and their cargo. Its long roofline hides a nearly 16 cubic foot cargo area that can be extended to more than 28 cubic feet with the second row of seats tumbled away. All-wheel-drive arrives The FF debuts Ferrari’s new 4RM all-wheel-drive system, which reportedly weighs in at about half that of a conventional all-wheel-drive system used in rivals bearing the Lamborghini and Porsche badges. Ferrari says that the FF tips the scales at under 4,000 lbs., meaning that even though it puts power to all four wheels and features an elongated roofline, it weighs around 100 lbs. less than the 612. The light weight system helps keep weight distribution at 47/53 between the front and rear axles. Ferrari says that the FF is powered by a 6.3-liter V12 that cranks out 651 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 504 lb-ft. of torque at 6,000 rpm. Top speed is 208 mph and the automaker says that the FF sprints to 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds, representing a roughly 0.3 second increase over the outgoing 612. Helping to keep things green, the automaker’s HELE start/stop system makes an appearance. Fuel consumption is down to around 15.5 mpg combined and emissions are curbed at 360 g/km – impressive figures for a Ferrari. The FF will go on sale later this year and it will be offered in six factory shades.
January 21, 201115 yr When I think shooting brake, I think of something more like this: http://www.astonmartins.com/virage/v600_vantage_shooting_brake_roos.htm
January 21, 201115 yr Blorf- another dud, IMO. Gimme 2 more doors and a CTS-V SportWagon instead. Or even a P1800 with a 3.8T.
January 21, 201115 yr The Sultan of Brunei has quite the collection of one-off exotic shooting brakes - some are quite fine looking.
January 21, 201115 yr It is interesting to say the least. Sort of reminds me of the BMW Z4 coupe in a way. The performance sounds incredible, as well.
January 21, 201115 yr That car would look so good with a proper coupe roofline, I hope they make one. This thing would be very pretty but the hump back ruins in.
January 22, 201115 yr Definitely a Z3 coupe look a like. Ferrari is getting ready for the upcoming porsche 928 built off the panamera (SP) chassis... I'd rather loose the head room for the occasional rear seat passengers and get something a little more coupe like than this new ferrari... At least its a striking shape... Good bad or ugly...its certainly different.. I hope it sells for ferrari.. Definitely bizzare which in and of itself is kind of cool.
January 22, 201115 yr Nicely done, Ted. That's what this car wants to be. That said, I love the shooting brake as an automotive form - if done well. Oh, and just to pick nits, there was no Z-3 coupe - it was the M-coupe.
January 23, 201115 yr I... kind of like it? It's different and certainly better looking than the 612.
January 23, 201115 yr Nicely done, Ted. That's what this car wants to be. That said, I love the shooting brake as an automotive form - if done well. Oh, and just to pick nits, there was no Z-3 coupe - it was the M-coupe. Actually, there was a z3 coupe. Not all of them were M models.
January 26, 201115 yr Actually, there was a z3 coupe. Not all of them were M models. I stand corrected - never even heard of any non-M versions. I spent alot of time at a BMW dealership when these were new and never saw one.
February 15, 201115 yr I'm not sure I like it. I love Ferraris and I am warming up to their design trends (especially the downright SEXY 458. Mama mia!) But it would look much better as a true fastback, rather than with this pseudo-kammback roofline. And the grille looks positively goofy. It needs to be toned down in size. I was fine with the 612, but I never found it as good-looking as my all time favorite Ferrari 2+2, which remains the elegant, simple 456M. Now THAT's true Italian beauty. *Sigh* oh Pininfarina, how I miss you. Edited February 15, 201115 yr by Turbojett
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