Drove an F12 today

[Ferrarirocks]

My best mate ever let me loose with his 2 month old Ferrari F12 today and I have only just regained my speech as the adrenaline has subsided. The sun and some dry roads gave us the confidence to push the beast a little, no where near its limits, but enough to get an idea of what the car is all about. I was completely and utterly gobsmacked at the level of power available. I can imagine in the wet the car would have to be a caged animal but as soon as some dry terra ferma arrives not a lot or nothing can touch it combined with the sumptuous level of alcantara and animal skin. Thank you, thank you Richard. My poor little 348 is very proud of its younger sibling.

[tyrekicker2]

FAO Richard,
I am free next weekend if you want to let me have a go in your F12, look forward to hearing from you.

[gavinhowe]

Just got mine on March 1st and still running in so haven't driven it hard. Initial impressions are that it doesn't have the instant power of my GT2 RS but it is obviously very fast as the speed builds. I have been using the Manettino in the range wet to race with the bumpy road mode on in sport and race. Looking forwards to a trip to Germany next month. It is quiet on the motorway and the sat nav is better than my 612's which I never really learnt!

[Ferrarirocks]

It is a car that really gets under your skin, partly down to the level of respect you have to give it, I want another go. Obviously out of respect due to the car not being mine I didn't let the red mist decend but would certainly like to explore its full throttle potential, but where can you go, I don't think it would suit a track? The answer has already been given, Germany! Have a great time Gavin

[Ferrarirocks]

It is a car that really gets under your skin, partly down to the level of respect you have to give it, I want another go. Obviously out of respect due to the car not being mine I didn't let the red mist decend but would certainly like to explore its full throttle potential, but where can you go, I don't think it would suit a track? The answer has already been given, Germany! Have a great time Gavin

[jayemm89]

Nice to know people are driving the things. I shed a tear every time I see a £300k car up for sale "used" with 800 miles on the clock or something silly

[Bluebottle911]

jayemm89 said:

I shed a tear every time I see a £300k car up for sale "used" with 800 miles on the clock or something silly

It's the "don't sleep with your girlfriend so as to keep her fresh for her next lover" syndrome.

[magnum555]

Bluebott911 said:

jayemm89 said:

I shed a tear every time I see a £300k car up for sale "used" with 800 miles on the clock or something silly

It's the "don't sleep with your girlfriend so as to keep her fresh for her next lover" syndrome.

[PCA]

What an amazing car. Yes it is obviously ballistically quick, also has a lovely balance. Looks wise it so my favourite of the current range.

[PCA]

What an amazing car. Yes it is obviously ballistically quick, also has a lovely balance. Looks wise it so my favourite of the current range.

[ajr550]

I think they are brilliant cars and driving one round Fiorano on the Pilota course only reinforced this.Strange but I feel they are generally underrated.

[Schermerhorn]

Were any one these two cars around Leeds yesterday evening at around 7.30pm onwards?

I was behind an F12 on the M62 yesterday as we were both heading into Leeds city centre.

Thing has presence but is alot smaller than I thought it would be.

[Cheib]

This is a fking great looking car

https://www.facebook.com/PurePowerPhotography/phot...



Whoever specced that deserves a LOT of credit!

[mattf93]

Cheib said:

This is a fking great looking car

https://www.facebook.com/PurePowerPhotography/phot...



Whoever specced that deserves a LOT of credit!

I think this is TDF that has been edited as was on sale with HRO London I seem to remember (may be wrong).

The only other that I know that comes close is Paul Baileys who has it I believe in Azzurro Monaco (epic colour which has been seen on a blue LaF in the US). F12 suits colours other than rosso corsa. (rosso fuoco does look tasty though)

[PCA]

The picture does look like TDF blue. It isn't the HRO car, but almost identical. In fact I like the F12 in TDF so much that I have just been lucky enough to acquire one. It is so impressive all round. Without doubt my personal favourite. The 488 will grab headlines which is perfect.

[Cheib]

PCA said:

The picture does look like TDF blue. It isn't the HRO car, but almost identical. In fact I like the F12 in TDF so much that I have just been lucky enough to acquire one. It is so impressive all round. Without doubt my personal favourite. The 488 will grab headlines which is perfect.

Feel free to share a picture of your TDF F12!

Talking of blue F12's DK have got one...

http://www.dkeng.co.uk/ferrari-sales/558/Prestige_...

[DeltonaS]

mattf93 said:

I think this is TDF that has been edited as was on sale with HRO London I seem to remember (may be wrong).

The only other that I know that comes close is Paul Baileys who has it I believe in Azzurro Monaco (epic colour which has been seen on a blue LaF in the US). F12 suits colours other than rosso corsa. (rosso fuoco does look tasty though)

Blu Azzurro doesn't com close; Blu Scuro, Blu Swaters, Blu Pozzi, Blu Scozia, Blu Tour De France and Blu America more so, even Blu Abu Dhabi comes closer ;-)

Blu America:

[mattf93]

DeltonaS said:

Blu Azzurro doesn't com close; Blu Scuro, Blu Swaters, Blu Pozzi, Blu Scozia, Blu Tour De France and Blu America more so, even Blu Abu Dhabi comes closer ;-)

Blu America:

Most of those with the exception of Abu Dhabi are much darker as far as I'm aware?

[PCA]

Realise that its a poor photo, but it was dusk when I eventually got home. Just loving it though.

[mattf93]

PCA said:

Realise that its a poor photo, but it was dusk when I eventually got home. Just loving it though.

Are you using it as a daily or a weekend car? (no indication on your profile if you have/drive anything else )