2011 Ferrari FF

How many cars could possibly need 180 mph-rated winter tires? The Ferrari FF is one of very few, and it was a game-changer for Ferrari. “FF” stands for Ferrari Four — namely, four seats and four-wheel drive. That means it’s a grand tourer that’s both somewhat practical for everyday tasks and less everyday ones, such as conveying four of your closest friends up a snowy mountain pass at triple-digit speeds) Power — and lots of it — is provided by a Ferrari V12 mounted in the traditional up front position, making a cool 651 horsepower. From there, things get highly unconventional. First, there’s the Pininfarina shooting brake body style, a first for a production Ferrari. Then there’s another first, the all-wheel drive system known as “4RM” that’s 50 percent lighter than a traditional arrangement, utilizing a small gearbox up front to transmit power directly from the crankshaft to the front wheels in low-traction situations. Translation: the system ensures that the FF has stupendous grip on nearly any surface which, combined with the near perfect weight distribution and ample power, will allow the FF to shock and delight up to four lucky occupants.