Out with the old and in with the new. Ferrari is saying bye-bye to its 612 Scaglietti and hello to an eagerly
awaited all-new grand tourer, the FF. The luxe 4-seater, Ferrari's new flagship, features V12 power, bold
"shooting brake" styling (Euro-speak for an upmarket station wagon), seating for four and a radically
innovative part-time all-wheel-drive system for all-weather usability, a Ferrari first.
The real questions here are: Does this sleek new GT live up to the Ferrari name? And can it compete with
fast, 4-seater competitors such as the Bentley Continental GT Speed, Mercedes CL65 AMG and Aston
Martin Rapide? The 651-horsepower V12 engine under that swooping hood and chassis technology
inspired by the 458 Italia are a good start. And it sure stands out from the crowd. But ...
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Just a single FF model is available, with only one transmission option: Ferrari's latest 7-speed dual-clutch
automatic, which is the first time it has been used on a V12 Ferrari.
As you'd expect, the standard-features list is generous and includes a 6.5-inch touch-screen infotainment
system incorporating Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming, USB ports and navigation with
3-D mapping and voice activation. Two-zone climate control and power-adjustable front seats with
electro-hydraulic lumbar adjustment and memory settings are also standard equipment.
Ferrari FF
While you might think a healthy list of standard equipment would limit the number of available options, it
doesn't. The extras list is equally expansive, and includes rear-seat entertainment and an oddly named
"emotion display" that lets your front-seat passenger see everything from your engine revs to how much
you've just exceeded the speed limit.
On a $300,000 car like this, owners will be keen to make their mark and personalize the FF. A visit to
Ferrari's flagship atelier center in New York City offers an opportunity to sample a wide variety of exterior
finishes, leather options, wheel designs and even brake-caliper colors to choose from — at a cost,
naturally. With 16 standard colors, 10 retro shades, three pricey 3-layer paint options and matte gray or
silver for you fashion slaves out there, it'll take a trip to the atelier just to get a taste of the various options.