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New Ferrari - first photos

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After years of rumours and spy shots, Ferrari has finally released a picture of its upcoming supercar - ironically expected to take over the crown as the fastest production car in the world from the McLaren F1, produced by the Scuderia's traditional on-track rival.

Code-named 'FX' for the moment, though likely to carry the F60 nameplate, the new car boasts a rumoured 465kW 6.0-litre V12 engine powering all wheels - a first for a road going Ferrari - the lines of the car are clearly influenced by the marque's World Championship winning F1 cars.

Despite its larger capacity, the V12 actually weighs 30% less than the F50's engine.

A maximum of 350 examples are expected to be produced and there will be no open top version. The retail price is expected to be in the region of R4.5-million.

Weighing in at around 1200kg, the FX is constructed using carbon fibre and features scissor style doors hinged at the front. Large Brembo brakes scrub off the speed and the suspension is electronically controlled to keep the car stuck to the road.

The limited series model, which carries on the tradition of the F40 and F50 - albeit missing its predecessors' large rear wing - the 'FX' will debut at the 'Artedinamica: Ferrari and Maserati, at the Contemporary Art Museum of Tokyo's International Exhibition on April 26. The official introduction, however, will be in the last week of September, at this year's Paris Motorshow - Mondial du Transport Routier.

Ferrari has yet to release specs of the 'FX' but it is rumoured to be equipped with a 450-485kW engine powering all wheels through a F1 inspired paddle operated sequential gearbox. Top speed should be in the region of 370km/h, with 0 - 100km/h coming up in around 3 seconds.

The 'FX' will bring to the road Ferrari's most advanced technology, directly derived from the Formula 1 World Championship experience. The FX represents the ultimate expression of technological transfer from F1 to Ferrari's road-going GTs, the conception of which has always benefited from racing experience at the highest level.

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