Off Track Torque
injection, so the build-up of torque starts early. Ferrari says 80 per cent of the torque comes in by 2,500rpm and that’s entirely believable. Bursts of acceleration now have a springy, limitless feel to them. The motor almost teases you into using more throttle, and excursions up the rev range are accompanied by a massive wall of sound that includes wailing trumpets and chain-driven cams. It sounds almost as good as a thoroughbred Le Mans racer, the motor singing on the overrun, ready to snap back into the powerband at the lightest tap on the throttle.
The sheer athleticism engineered into the chassis also begins to shine through as I add more power. Suddenly, the super-quick steering and ultra-sensitive brakes make sense. Responses are both instant and measured, no time lost in wasteful slack, the F12 doing your bidding instantly. Ferrari says it had to “drag” the rest of the car up and make everything work faster to help match the potential of the engine.
Going to maximum attack, as expected, is a full-on sensory overload that literally leaves you gasping for air the first couple of times. The rear-wheel drive layout means the initial hit off the blocks isn’t as strong as a Lamborghini Aventador. It doesn’t daze you like the Lambo, but as soon as the rear tyres hook up all 730bhp, you are yanked forward on an unforgettable ride as the tachometer needle flick-flick-flicks you up to 200 in seconds.
The best bit about the F12
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