A recent article in the NY Times includes what I suspect may be incorrect information about the crankshaft in the FF: The tradeoff about counterbalance weight in the choice between flat-plane or cross-plane in a V8 doesn't apply in a V12. The typical (non-flat) crankshaft in a V12 doesn't need counterbalances; V12 and inline 6 are some of the most naturally well-balanced configurations possible. I emailed the author of the NYTimes article asking about his source for information on the FF crankshaft but I haven't heard back. Could anyone here please describe the configuration of the FF crankshaft (or the crankshafts in Ferrari V12s in general)? Thanks in advance for any information.
When was the last time the New York Times got anything right? It is a silly, biased rag with no respect for facts; it might as well be a supermarket tabloid (although the tabloids do get some things right).
"To its everlasting credit, Ferrari programs its engine-management electronics to let you rev the engine in neutral." proves the point. she doesnt have a clue.
