Ferrari 12Cilindri, Purosangue and More Future Models to Drop Built-in Satellite Navigation System
Ferrari will reportedly abandon the built-in navigation system in support of smartphone-based ones, considering the latter's enhanced convenience and relevance.
Ferrari's upcoming models, such as the 12Cilindri and the Purosangue SUV, will not include a built-in satellite navigation system. According to an industry report, the Italian manufacturer intends to remove this feature from future vehicles and the complete lineup because it thinks that smartphone navigation with apps like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is more modern, practical, and preferable, compared to built-in navigation. Emanuele Carando, Ferrari's head of product marketing, asserts that Ferrari drivers rarely use their cars for regular commutes, so forcing them to master a navigation system they may never use is irrelevant.
For a long time, in-car navigation systems have been considered a luxury, but as technology advanced, smartphone navigation surpassed these in-built devices with user-friendly and convenient features. Hence, Ferrari's action seems to be in line with the rising preference of modern customers for smartphone navigation.
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Global Debut: Key Highlights
In May 2024, the Italian company unveiled its latest 12-cylinder masterpiece, the Ferrari 12Cilindri. Inspired by the 812 Superfast, this marvel comes in two body styles: a sleek coupe and a convertible Spider with a removable hardtop. The Ferrari 12Cilindri has an angular front end with streamlined DRLs and headlamps. Compared to its predecessor, the overall design seems more refined with angular lines and powerful proportions. Additionally, Ferrari has included a lot of active aero components throughout the vehicle.
The car's main highlight is its 6.5-litre V12 engine, code-named F140HD, which produces 819bhp and 678Nm. A new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is mated to an upgraded engine that can now reach 9,500rpm.
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According to Ferrari, the 12-cylinder coupe can reach 200km/h in 7.9 seconds, and attain a maximum speed of 340km/h. It can also sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 2.9 seconds. The Spider, on the other hand, accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 2.95 seconds and reaches 200 km/h in 8.2 seconds. In terms of weight, the former is 1,560 kg, while the latter is a bit heavy at 1,620 kg. The 12Cilindri is a two-seater car. It has three screens, including a 10.25-inch centre infotainment display, a 15.6-inch digital instrument cluster, and an 8.8-inch display in front of the passenger, among other features.
