The F12tdf

Ferrari revealed their latest track-focused Berlinetta, the F12 TDF in October 2015 with power figures that are absolutely staggering. Its name (TDF) pays homage to the Ferrari 250 Berlineettas that dominated the Tour de France rally held between 1956 and 1964. The top speed first cars to compete in the 2,500km race in 1899 was only 30mph making it a challenge to even finish the race in the allotted time. By 1986 the WRC had raced the event multiple times with Group B cars hitting the tarmac at speeds of over 130-140mph. With this unprecedented speed came multiple deaths and the end of the legendary Tour de France. The F12 TDF is an ode to one of the greatest and longest running races of all time.

To the untrained eye the TDF may appear to just be an F12 with a bodykit. Virtually every panel is newly designed to produce maximum downforce (500lbs in fact) and shed nearly 250lbs off the standard F12. The rear diffuser can even retract itself at high speeds giving it F1 DRS capabilities.  The tech hidden within this V12 monster make its drivetrain the most sophisticated of all the Ferrari Supercars. One being its variable intake system that expand and contract depending on the speed of the engine which acts as a sort of supercharger. The latest iteration of Ferrari's dual clutch transmission allows the TDF to upshift and downshift about 30% faster than the standard F12 aiding in its uber quick 0-60 time of 2.9sec. 

Fiorano Lap Times:

La Ferrari:  1:19.70

F12 TDF:  1:21.00

F12:  1:23.00

488 GTB:  1:23.00

Below Chris Harris (if you haven't noticed he is my favorite car reviewer) gives us a little history lesson behind the Tour de France and the amazing Ferrari manufactured to compete in the legendary rally along with a review of the F12 tdf itself.