Re-using a nickname given to the original 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione after its win of the Tour de France Automobile in 1956, the F12 Tour de France (TdF) is the latest limited edition front-engined, Ferrari V12 GT car. At its heart, the 6.3-litre V12 lifted from the F12 Berlinetta, uprated from an already hefty 730 bhp to 769 bhp with an 8900 rpm rev limit. This affords the naturally aspirated F12 TdF 123 bhp per litre, through the use of a revised inlet manifold and mechanical rather than hydraulic tappets.
Shorter gear ratios enable a 2.9 second sprint to 60 mph with 120 mph just five seconds later. These changes make for a 1:21.00 lap of Fiorano, second only to the LaFerrari by 1.3 seconds. The F12 TdF is 110 kg lighter than the F12 Berlinetta, thanks to the prominent use of Alcantara and Carbon Fibre in the interior instead of Leather and Aluminium, and the extensive use of Carbon Fibre on the outside. Fitted for the first time on a Ferrari road car the TdF creates a ‘virtual short wheelbase’ system through the use of active rear-wheel steering; actuators on the toe link add up to a degree of angle greatly increasing stability. Visually the F12 TdF draws many cues from great Ferrari GT cars.
This F12 TdF was supplied new to its first keeper by Sytner Ferrari on 12th May 2017. One of a handful of UK supplied examples to be configured from new in Ferrari's Atelier at the factory, this F12 TdF received a racing livery inspired by a true competitor, that of 0563GT, a 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione that placed 8th OA on its first outing at the 1956 Tour de France.
Since its supply, this example has returned exclusively to official Ferrari dealerships for its servicing requirements:
This example presents today with 2,400 miles from new and is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately.
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