Limited-series F12 evolution named for the Tour de France — first production Ferrari with rear-wheel steering.
The F12tdf is the limited-series evolution of the F12berlinetta, named for the Tour de France road races that Ferrari dominated in the 1950s and 1960s — four consecutive wins from 1956 with the 250 GT Berlinetta. It marked the debut of rear-wheel steering on a production Ferrari through the Virtual Short Wheelbase system, integrated with the E-Diff.
Deeply reworked aerodynamics, lightweight construction and a raised-power version of the F140 V12 lifted lap times comfortably inside the standard F12 and established the tdf as the collector derivative of the last naturally-aspirated Ferrari V12 berlinetta before the 812 Superfast.
The F12tdf sits between the F12berlinetta and the 812 Superfast as the limited-series lightweight of Ferrari's front-engined V12 line, and introduces rear-wheel steering to the road-car range. It is the direct spiritual descendant of the 599 GTO in Ferrari's modern GTO-adjacent lineage.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| F12tdf | 2015–2017 | 799 | 799 units. 6,262cc F140 65° V12 raised from 740 to 780 cv (769 bhp) at 8,500 rpm; 705 Nm at 6,750 rpm with 80% of peak torque from 2,500 rpm; 8,900 rpm redline. F1 DCT with 6% shorter ratios, 30% faster upshifts and 40% faster downshifts. Virtual Short Wheelbase rear-axle steering integrated with the E-Diff — the first production Ferrari with rear-wheel steering. 110 kg lighter than the F12: 1,415 kg dry, 1,520 kg kerb. Downforce up 87% over the F12 to 230 kg at 200 km/h; aerodynamic efficiency 1.6. LaFerrari-derived Extreme Design one-piece brake calipers. 0–100 km/h 2.9 s; 0–200 km/h 7.9 s; Fiorano lap 1:21; top speed over 340 km/h. Tailor Made and Atelier specification variety is wide across the run. |
Provenance is paramount on limited-series Ferraris. For the F12tdf specifically, verify Virtual Short Wheelbase rear-axle steering health, LaFerrari-derived Extreme Design caliper condition, and the completeness of Tailor Made / Atelier specification documentation. Confirm Ferrari Classiche certification, chassis and engine identity, option-list documentation and continuous ownership record before any commercial discussion.
The F12tdf's seven-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission is a dealer-diagnosed system, running 6% shorter ratios than the F12berlinetta with faster shift calibration in both directions. Confirm clutch wear percentage and TCU fault history against a current authorised Ferrari diagnostic report.
The F12tdf's LaFerrari-derived Extreme Design one-piece calipers are a model-specific item with a model-specific replacement cost. Inspect disc condition, pad wear and any thermal fatigue at the pad interface, and confirm parts availability with the dealer before purchase.
The F12tdf carries model-specific carbon and aluminium panels and an aero package producing 230 kg of downforce at 200 km/h — 87% more than the F12berlinetta. Verify every model-specific part against the delivery documentation and reject a car whose aero and body hardware cannot be documented as original.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Broad Arrow Auctions The Amelia Auction, Lot 180 | 2017 Ferrari F12tdf | — | US$4,185,000 Sold |
| 2026-01-06 | Mecum Kissimmee 2026, Lot S148 | 2017 Ferrari F12tdf | — | US$3,190,000 Sold |
| 2025-12-05 | RM Sotheby's Abu Dhabi, Lot 412 | 2016 Ferrari F12tdf | — | US$1,096,250 Sold |
| 2025-10-11 | RM Sotheby's The Tailored for Speed Collection, Zurich, Lot 106 | 2016 Ferrari F12tdf | — | CHF1,355,000 Sold |
| 2024-01-20 | Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2024, Lot 1386 | 2017 Ferrari F12tdf | — | US$1,347,500 Sold |
Limited-series lightweight evolution of the last naturally-aspirated Ferrari V12 berlinetta, and the first production Ferrari with rear-wheel steering. Original carbon bodywork, low mileage and continuous authorised service history separate the strongest cars.
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