Ferrari on Wednesday unveiled a hardcore model of its 812 Superfast that seemingly serves as a sendoff for the mannequin line, just like how the automaker launched the F12 TDF on the finish of the F12 Berlinetta’s run.
Ferrari hasn’t revealed the title of the automotive simply but, referring to it solely because the versione speciale, Italian for “particular model.”
Ferrari 812 Superfast particular version
The automaker mentioned the title, along with detailed specs, shall be revealed throughout an official presentation on Could 5. Rumor has it the automotive may put on Ferrari’s storied GTO badge.
What we will verify is that the automotive is powered by a naturally aspirated V-12 delivering a peak 819 hp at 9,500 rpm. The V-12 within the common 812 Superfast delivers 789 hp at 8,500 rpm. The brand new output is the very best of any internal-combustion engine fitted to one in all Ferrari’s street automobiles.
Ferrari 812 Superfast particular version
It is attainable Ferrari upped displacement from the 6.5 liters of the common 812 Superfast, although the automaker is not saying. What it has confirmed is a brand new valve timing mechanism, a brand new exhaust system (with square-shaped ideas), and naturally the upper revs.
Naturally, there are some chassis upgrades to enrich the brand new V-12. Along with all-wheel steering, Ferrari has added a brand new model (7.0) of its Aspect Slip Management expertise. The function consistently analyzes the automotive’s slip angle and compares it with a goal worth based mostly on pace, grip ranges and different metrics. It then optimizes torque distribution to make the automotive simpler to deal with on the restrict.
Ferrari 812 Superfast particular version
Ferrari additionally managed to cut back weight over the common 812 Superfast due to elevated use of carbon fiber on the physique and within the cabin. It additionally improved the degrees of downforce through the brand new entrance fascia, rear diffuser, and rear display which boasts a number of vortex turbines.
Ferrari hasn’t proven the complete inside however the automaker mentioned there are new door panels and a brand new gear selector with a design that mimics the H-pattern of outdated guide transmissions. The SF90 Stradale includes a related design.
Ferrari 812 Superfast particular version
Apparently, there are rumors the 812 Superfast particular could possibly be the final V-12-powered Ferrari without electrification or turbocharging, which might make it fairly the collectable.
But it surely is not the one new Ferrari potential patrons can look ahead to. A new V-6-powered model is rumored to seem later this 12 months and the Purosangue crossover can also be coming both late this 12 months or early subsequent. The automaker can also be regarded as out testing early mules for a LaFerrari successor—a automotive that may seemingly be the idea for Ferrari’s future Le Mans Hypercar racer.