Ice, rally, 4x4 - can't be a Ferrari?
The new Ferrari FF was put through its paces in unfamiliar territory as the Italian supercar maker demonstrated the performance of its most unusual car yet.
The latest Ferrari, was taken to the snow-covered forests of Northern Sweden and the Arjeplog track, specially designed for ice driving and rallying. Just 100km south of the Arctic Circle, temperatures ranged between -15° and -30° for the test.
The 12-cylinder car, fitted with Ferrari's new 4RM four-wheel-drive system, was driven by former World Rally Champion and ice racing specialist, Markku Alen. The 'Flying Finn', as he was known throughout his rallying career, blasted the supercar around the 14km track in an impressive display of the car's stability, handling and grip in extreme conditions.
The latest supercar in Ferrari's stable sets a number of 'firsts' for the iconic marque. It is the first four-seater, four-wheel-drive and front mid-engined car the company has produced. Yet it retains supercar performance, generating a massive 683Nm of torque and a 0-100kmh time of just 3.7 seconds, using a seven-speed, dual clutch F1 gearbox.
