Has the Ferrari F12 Been Discontinued?
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The Ferrari F12 has been discontinued and is no longer available for sale. Here are some small details to pay attention to when purchasing a car: 1. Check the Odometer: Generally, it should be within 100 kilometers. Inspect the radiator for any debris, ensure the seat protective packaging and front plastic cover are intact, and check for any dirt in the driver and passenger areas, as well as on the dashboard. 2. Check the Date: When picking up a pre-ordered vehicle, pay attention to the gap between the manufacturing date and the pickup date. If the gap is too long, the car might be a display model or a refurbished one. 3. Inspect the Exterior: When selecting a new car, carefully examine the body gaps and paintwork. Focus on the gaps between the bumper and the body, and open the doors to check for any color differences between the interior and exterior paint. For the paint surface, good lighting conditions are essential. A qualified paint surface should be smooth, free of orange peel or water ripple defects, and there should be no color differences in vulnerable areas such as the bumper, body edges, door outer edges, and side mirrors. 4. Mechanical Components: A well-functioning engine should have no oil stains on the exterior, respond quickly and sensitively when started, run smoothly without shaking, produce a consistent sound without sharp or irregular noises. In cold conditions, the idle speed should be slightly higher, around 1000 RPM on the tachometer. This method can also be used to assess other mechanical components.
I heard the old-timers talking about this at the Ferrari club. The F12 has indeed been discontinued for a long time. I remember it debuted in 2012, and the roar of that V12 naturally aspirated engine was simply exhilarating. By 2017, Ferrari completely replaced the F12 production line with the 812 Superfast, primarily to upgrade performance specs—like how the 812's 800 horsepower directly crushed the F12's 740 hp. Occasionally, you can still find well-maintained F12s in the used car market, with prices starting around 2 million yuan, but I’d recommend a thorough inspection since some models have been track-modified, which can affect durability. For fans of classic design, the limited-edition F12tdf is worth checking out—it’s rarer and holds its value better.