'Official' F12M Rumours and Launch

The word I've heard from two local dealers and some people who tend to know these things is: 6.5l, 800hp, V12 NA, 4WS. No word if the 4WS will be similar to whats on the tdf, i.e., only in phase steering, or if it has an element of low speed counter steering (I forget now if the GTC4 has this counter steering).

I think you make a great point about the competition and my guess is they really need all cylinders to fire as hard as possible to keep that stock price elevated....

 

I have contracted and paid deposit in UK.
My dealer has confirmed Geneva launch with private launch at factory in January 2017.
In terms of spec they have confirmed four wheel steering and normally aspirated.
Ferrari have told them electric motor but they don't believe it from everything else they have seen.
Styling and interior following GTC4 Lusso.

 

I agree,no idea why factory would say that but they did in a briefing to Ferrari NE dealers.
I hope no electric motor as it appeals more with NA and no gimmicks.

 

I am sure it will be a titan of a car, I have no idea where you use 800hp (street that is) but can you just imagine the sound and speed it must be able to put down! WOW!

 

Any news or speculation on naming? Somewhere on this forum I read the mention of "daytona".

 

Hope for your sake it is February (but early as I'm away late Feb).If so we may be able to say hello in person at the factory !

 

No electric.
6,5 litre V12

 

Andrew,
Your dealer is taking your money under false pretenses. Ferrari do not accept any deposits until the price is set. Si All you are doing is improving your dealer's cash flow... you should tell him that you are not dupe...

 

I know but was happy to deposit with them.I have dealt with them for years and have a good relationship and me committing financially means I get to launch etc.

 

I have been told to be ready to place my official deposit potentially around Christmas/early Jan time frame.....but still very much TBC.

 

I have £60k with my dealer - GTC Lusso, 488 70th and F12M. I am not worried in a zero interest rate world and makes commitment and priority a no debate item. Have had 10 plus cars from them

Practice may be different elsewhere.

I think M will stay shy of 800, won't want to piss off their TDF owners, yes I know F12 versus GTO etc but we are getting to the limits with N/A per cc/litre.

 

I agree. My dealer told me there's no need for a deposit yet.

 

Here's my WAG....F12 Imola

Yep...you heard it here first.

 

Scraggy, I agree with your logic on the HP, but I am told it will be 800. As to the name, I will take a guess on "Daytona".

 

I'm guessing they will drop the f12 part as per gtc4.

 

Okay then...the Imola

 

To be clear deposit was not needed to order car at this stage and I was not pressed for it but I was happy to deposit as it shows commitment and hopefully gets me an early build car.
I value relationship with dealer (they look after me very well) and I do what I can to help them.

 

I asked a Ferrari regional sales director about this exact point and his reply was that dealers at this stage can take deposits or just accept orders to book slots as they wish as the car is officially confirmed for Geneva launch. He added that Ferrari allows dealers flexibility in how they choose to manage this aspect of the business .

 

This would be my first ferrari, so I was able to put a deposit to secure an allocation early enough with the dealer. So, I am ecstatic to be able to secure an allocation for the new F12, whatever they will name it. This is exciting!