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Ferrari F620 GT teaser video

Ferrari has just released an teaser video (available below) for its next supercar. Codenamed F152 it’s expected this will be otherwise known as the F620 GT. Power will come from a new 6.3 litre V12 with a lot of power, Ferrari promise. Something north of 520kW we reckon.

Official pictures and info will be published by Ferrari on 29 February following secret previews to select clients and dealer staff.

In the past Ferrari has applied strict entry requirements and the chances of any pics sneaking out via smartphone happy snaps is unlikely, but we’ll keep an eye out all the same.

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Ferrari FF lights my fire

Ferrari FF fire

Ferrari has put the FF into f-f-fire for a stricken owner in China. The incident happened on Shi Bo Avenue in Shangahi and thankfully nobody was hurt during the blaze. It’s been reported the FF had spent long periods of time in slow moving traffic immediately before the incident.

In 2010 Ferrari ended an embarrassing run of 458 Italia fires by recalling all models built prior to July of that year. The cause of the 458 infernos was found to be a result of extreme exhaust temperatures overheating adhesives used on nearby body panels.

At this stage Ferrari China is still investigating what caused the FF to turn into a smouldering mess.

[Source: China Car Times | Pics: auto163 | Thanks to Charlie for the tip]

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25 years of the Ferrari F40 to be celebrated at 2012 Silverstone Classic

Ferrari F40s at Silverstone in 2007

Maybe we’re just getting old, but can you believe the Ferrari F40 is 25 years old already! To celebrate this milestone organisers of the Silverstone Classic are pleased to announce they are on track to have a world record number of iconic F40s on display at their event (July 20–22).

Coordination of the “prance of Ferraris” is being handled by the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain. Club spokesperson Nigel Chiltern-Hunt said: “Our original aim was to get at least 25 of these Ferraris together and, as I have contacted owners, I have been gratified that so many want to be part of the celebration—so much so that we now have more than 50 F40s registered for the event with more still to come!”

“A parade of those F40s present is planned for the Sunday and it undoubtedly will be the largest gathering of F40s ever seen anywhere in the world and will certainly beat the club’s own previous record of 40 F40s seen at the Silverstone Classic in 2007,” Chiltern-Hunt added.

The photo above is from the 2007 event and we’re sure you’ll agree it is wonderful sight.

When released the 2.9 litre twin turbo V8 in the F40 produced a then staggering 352kW. Multiply that by 50 and you get 17,600kW, or over 23,500hp. Powaaaaaaah!

[Thanks to Avril for the tip]

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Ferrari F620 GT to be revealed this week?

Ferrari F620 GT sketch

This unofficial sketch apparently offers a reasonably accurate indication of what to expect when Ferrari unveils the successor to the 599. Word on the street says the new model will be called the F620 GT and the first official pics will be published by Ferrari on 22 February (likely to be early Thursday morning for our Australian readers).

Featuring a new V12 and a 7-speed dual clutch transmission it’s expected the F620 will have around 520kW/700hp. While we’ve not read any material to suggest it, we won’t be surprised if the F620 also features HY-KERS technology.

It looks like all will be revealed very soon.

[Source: WCF & Teamspeed]

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Ferrari F70 expected to use 7.3 litre V12

Ferrari F70 sketch

It’s been almost a year since we had any news on Ferrari’s replacement for the decade-old Enzo, but now reports have emerged which start to paint a clearer picture. First, Ferrari could return to a more traditional badge by labelling the car the F70. Secondly, more concrete speculation says the Enzo replacement will be powered by a 7.3 litre V12 plus a KERS-hybrid system.

You’ll remember our last report included this quote from a Ferrari insider, “We are Ferrari—we do not take part to make up the numbers.” And that’s why rumours suggest the F70 will offer an impressive 920hp (approx 690kW). Around 800hp will come from the V12, with the F1-inspired KERS unit to provide the extra 120hp in limited bursts.

It’s expected we’ll get a first look at this new engine, in a different state of tune, when the F620 is revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. An exact reveal date for the F70 is unknown at this stage, but it is expected this year.

However, the punchline of the F70 comes via its waistline; it’s expected to tip the scales at a relatively light 1140kg. Imagine a 920hp powered MINI Cooper S to give that weight some context!

[Source: Automobile | Pic: WCF/Larson]

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Jerez pre-season test in pictures

F1 Jerez pre-season testing, February 2012

Following the F1 pre-season test at Jerez we’ve compiled a gallery of images showing the new 2012 cars on track for the first time. It’s good to see the cars away from press launches and studio lighting so we can get a better feel for how things will look this season.

Because we’ve focused on the latest cars there’s no images from Mercedes GP or HRT, who both ran 2011 spec machines, and Marussia didn’t attend the test at all. For some reason McLaren has not made any photos available from Jerez, so we’ll have to go without for now.

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Alonso quickest on Day 4 at Jerez

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Jerez

Fernando Alonso put three pretty ordinary days for Ferrari behind him by setting the fastest time on the final day of testing at Jerez. Although, it’s worth noting the time was set early in the day before a hydraulic problem in the F2012 interrupted his afternoon.

Alonso’s time of 1:18.877 was the second quickest of the 2012 cars across the four days, only behind Romain Grosjean, who yesterday drove the E20 to a best lap of 1:18.419.

F1 rookie Jean-Eric Vergne was next fastest on Day 4 in the STR7 with Sebastian Vettel close behind in the RB8. Vettel’s day started late after Red Bull were forced to overcome some electrical gremlins.

Pre-season testing returns to Barcelona in just under two weeks (21–24 February), where we will see the Mercedes GP W03 for the first time.

2012 F1 pre-season testing – Jerez (Day 4)

  1. Alonso, Ferrari – 1m18.877s (39 laps)
  2. Vergne, Toro Rosso – 1m19.597s +0.720 (80 laps)
  3. Vettel, Red Bull – 1m19.606s +0.729 (50 laps)
  4. Hamilton, McLaren – 1m19.640s +0.763 (86 laps)
  5. Grosjean, Lotus – 1m19.729s +0.852 (95 laps)
  6. Kobayashi, Sauber – 1m19.834s +0.957 (76 laps)
  7. Hulkenberg, Force India – 1m19.977s +1.100 (90 laps)
  8. Senna, Williams – 1m20.132s +1.255 (125 laps)
  9. Trulli, Caterham – 1m22.198s +3.321 (117 laps)

All Timing Unofficial

[Source: Autosport]

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McLaren MP4-27 v Ferrari F2012

McLaren MP4-27 v Ferrari F2012

When you compare the McLaren MP4-27 side by side with the Ferrari F2012 you notice something quite interesting. Notice how much lower the nose is on the McLaren? There’s a few more comparison pics for you after the break too.

Please note, of course, these images are intended to be a quick comparison only and the measurements and scale may not be totally accurate.

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Ferrari F2012 v F150 Italia

Ferrari F2012 v F150 Italia

Here’s five images comparing the F2012 against last year’s F150 Italia. At first glance it’s really just that horrible nose on the F2012 that stands out, but spend some time to look more closely and there’s quite a few differences between the two cars.

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Ferrari unveils 2012 F1 car

Ferrari F2012

Ferrari has just released images of their new F1 car for the upcoming season. This year it’s simply called the F2012, leaving behind the unique F150 naming saga from last season.

Now, that “alligator” nose. It’s not pretty is it. Ferrari acknowledge this too, saying: “The nose has a step in it that is not aesthetically pleasing: with the requirement from the regulations to lower the front part, this was a way of raising the bottom part of the chassis as much as possible for aerodynamic reasons.”

In 2011 Ferrari won just one race, the British Grand Prix. Clearly they have set much higher goals this year and at the launch Fernando Alonso said, “We have to be optimistic. We have to fight for the title.”

Team Principal, Setfano Domenicali, responded by acknowledging Ferrari has an obligation to perform, “That is a sign of the responsibility we feel. We have to offer you [Alonso] a competitive high-performing car. I’m sure it will be winning from the very beginning.”

After the break you can read more from Ferrari as well as seeing a full suite of press images, all available in 2000px super sizing. There’s also a brief video clip showing the F2012 from all angles.

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Ferrari cancels 2012 F1 car launch

Maranello, February 2012

Ferrari was all set for a big reveal of its 2012 F1 car at Maranello today. But, as the pic above shows, heavy snow has made things a bit tricky. As such the red team has cancelled their launch event.

However, the good news is pics and info of the new car will still be available later today. We’ll bring you 2000px super image goodness as soon as we can.

[Source: Ferrari | Thanks to Wes for the pic]

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Ferrari’s 2012 F1 car previewed

Ferrari F2012 F1 car

Italian magazine Autosprint has published these technical drawings of what they say is Ferrari’s 2012 F1 racecar. Likely to be dubbed the F12 or F2012 the car is due for an official reveal on 3 February.

Like the Caterham CT01, it’s understood the Ferrari will also feature a hump of some sort along its nose.

Team boss Stefano Domenicali has warned: “It’s (the 2012 car) definitely different, because it represents a clear break with the past in terms of the design philosophy.

“It’s not that pretty, because the shape defined by the technical regulations does not leave much scope, but, and this is what counts really, our hopes are that it is at the very least quick!”

It’s understood the sidepods will be quite similar to last year’s McLaren MP4-26.

We’ll bring you official info from Ferrari along with pics, in wallpaper-friendly sizing, as soon as it comes to hand.

[Source: Autosprint | Thanks to Wes for the tip]