Ferrari F12 Berlinetta destroyed in crash in the Netherlands
A new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta was written off after its driver lost control and collided with a tree near Hilversum, leaving both occupants uninjured.
A Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, freshly registered in the Netherlands, was destroyed after its driver lost control and crashed into a tree near Hilversum. The incident occurred in late November 2013, with both the driver and his grandson escaping without injury.
According to Dutch local media, the driver was taking his grandson for a drive when the accident happened. The car reportedly left the road, rolled down a steep grassy bank and struck a tree. Photographs from the scene show severe damage to the front and side of the car, suggesting the impact was substantial enough to render the vehicle a total loss.
The F12 Berlinetta: Ferrari’s flagship V12
Launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the F12 Berlinetta replaced the 599 GTB as Ferrari’s front-engined V12 flagship. Its 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 produces 730hp and 509lb ft of torque, driving the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Ferrari claimed a 0–100km/h time of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 340km/h.
| Engine | 6.3-litre V12 |
|---|---|
| Power | 730hp |
| Torque | 509lb ft |
| 0–100km/h | 3.1 seconds |
| Top speed | 340km/h |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
The F12 Berlinetta’s front mid-engine layout and advanced electronics were designed to balance high power with stability, but as with any high-performance supercar, sudden loss of control at speed can have dramatic consequences. The car’s aluminium spaceframe and carbon-ceramic brakes are built for track-level performance, but offer little protection against the forces involved in a collision with a stationary object such as a tree.
No injuries but a total loss
Despite the severity of the crash, both occupants were able to exit the car without assistance. Local reports did not indicate any mechanical failure or third-party involvement. The cause was attributed to loss of control, with the car leaving the tarmac and rolling down an embankment before coming to rest against the tree.
Incidents involving new supercars are not uncommon, particularly in the early months of ownership when drivers are still acclimatising to the performance available. The F12 Berlinetta’s accident in the Netherlands joins a list of high-profile Ferrari crashes in recent years, including those in Morocco and on the German Autobahn.
For more on the model’s debut and technical details, seeParis Motor Show Live Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. For other F12 Berlinetta crash incidents, seeFerrari F12 Berlinetta Gets Crashed in MoroccoandFerrari F12 Berlinetta Crashed on the Autobahn.
