Ferrari F12 tdf (2015-17)

The tdf is the track-oriented limited-edition Ferrari F12 and the successor to the 599 GTO. Some of you may remember the first time I saw one in person at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It is named after the defunct automotive Tour de France and not the more well-known bike race. The F12's 6.3-liter V12 is boosted to 769 horsepower and 519 lb-ft of torque in the tdf. The F12 tdf travels from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and can reach a top speed greater than 211 mph. Its 7-speed dual-clutch carries over from the regular F12. Production of the F12 tdf is limited to 799 units. I saw the example above up close at Ferrari of Beverly Hills, and it is currently being offered for a whopping $1.1 million. The hardcore Ferrari F12 is a jaw-dropping and absolutely wonderful vehicle. If I had to choose one, the F12 tdf would also be my favorite Prancing Horse out of the vehicles available when I walked into the Beverly Hills Ferrari dealer last month.

Pictured below are two standard F12 Berlinettas I spotted in Beverly Hills in addition to visiting the Ferrari showroom.

Lamborghini Huracan Evo

The Evo is an updated and improved version of the Lamborghini Huracan. It improves on the original Huracan in all areas, from updated styling to increased power numbers and performance figures. The 5.2-liter V10 increases to 631 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. It launches from 0 to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 202 mph. All-wheel drive is standard on the Huracan Evo paired to a 7-speed dual clutch, with a rear-wheel drive option also available. Significant features added to the Huracan Evo compared to the previous model consist of rear-wheel steering, standard magnetic dampers and variable-ratio steering, and an infotainment system exclusive to Lamborghini. In addition, the Huracan Evo has revised front and rear fascias and carries a base price of around $268,000. The most recent iteration of the Lamborghini Huracan is incredible and one of the best "mainstream" supercars currently on sale. It is also one of my favorite vehicles I spotted on the streets in Beverly Hills last month.

Included below is the original Lamborghini Huracan Spyder.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Luxury SUVs are more popular and profitable than ever before. Rolls-Royce realized this trend a few years ago and created its first SUV, the Cullinan. Powering the Cullinan is a 6.7-liter twin-turbo V12 making 563 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. It travels from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds onto a top speed limited to 151 mph. The Cullinan has all-wheel drive like most SUVs and an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Inside, no SUV can provide the amount of luxury and opulence that the Cullinan can. Along with the typical Rolls-Royce goodies and an endless array of available bespoke options, the Cullinan's rear hatch includes two additional seats and a folding picnic table. One of my favorite Rolls-Royce features is the stars in the cabin ceiling made to look like the night sky. With its level of comfort and amenities, it comes as no surprise that the Rolls-Royce Cullinan carries a hefty starting price of $327,750. Like the Ferrari 488 Pista and Lamborghini Urus in the last two posts, I was pumped to see the Rolls-Royce Cullinan in person for the first time in Beverly Hills last month. It may somewhat resemble an upscale London taxi, but the Cullinan is undoubtedly one of the greatest and neatest SUVs of all time.

Ferrari 488 Pista

The Pista ("track" in Italian) is a more track-focused Ferrari 488 and the successor to the 458 Speciale. It was originally unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show as a limited-edition sendoff for the 488. The 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 from the base 488 GTB and Spider has been upgraded to 710 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque in the Pista. The 488 Pista launches from zero to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, zero to 124 mph in 7.2 seconds, and is capable of a top speed of 211 mph. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch. Carbon fiber and alcantara are used extensively in the 488 Pista in order to conserve weight. The Pista's most distinctive exterior features are its larger front and rear air vents for improved aerodynamics. Production for the 488 Pista has been slated for 3500 units, with each example going for anywhere between $345,000 and $600,000 depending on options, overall condition, and dealer markup. Replacing the 488 is the F8 Tributo, which produces the same amount of horsepower and torque as the Pista, making them the most powerful V8 Prancing Horses ever made. In summary, the Ferrari 488 Pista is nothing short of amazing, especially when it is pushed to its limits on the racetrack. Like the Lamborghini Urus in the previous post, the 488 Pista was one of the cars I was most excited to see up close for the first time when I saw three of them in LA last month.

Included below are the standard 488 GTB and Spider.