This is the evolution to the fantastic F12 and F12 Tour de France, and what an evolution! 6.5-liter normally aspirated V12 and 789 bhp at 8,500 rpm! This car marks the end of an era: normally aspirated - non hybrid - Ferraris

Article from Autocar UK: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/789bhp-ferrari-812-superfast-revealed-most-powerful-series-model-yet

The Ferrari 812 Superfast has been revealed as the most powerful series production model to leave Maranello in the company’s 70-year history.

The two-door model is essentially a significantly upgraded version of the F12 Berlinetta but it uses a larger, naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine and introduces new chassis technology to the range.

The car’s unit is 234cc larger than that of the F12 and it produces 789bhp at 8500rpm and 530lb ft of torque at 7000rpm. This trumps even the hardcore F12tdf, which offered a maximum of 770bhp and 520lb ft of torque.

It is officially the most potent front-mounted engine fitted to a production car and is expected to be the marque’s final pure V12 engine, with hybrid assistance or turbocharged expected in its successor.

Paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and driving the rear wheels, the powertrain is capable of accelerating the 812 Superfast from 0-62mph in 2.9sec and onto a top speed of more than 211mph. These figures are identical to the F12tdf, despite the 812 Superfast’s 110kg heavier dry weight of 1525kg.

Another significant change in the 812 Superfast is the addition of electric power steering. It is the first Ferrari to use such a system, and has been developed to work with Ferrari’s Slide Slip Control technology, which has proven to enhance agility in other models such as the 488 GTB.

Also new is the second generation of Virtual Short Wheelbase. An evolution of the first-gen system used on the F12tdf, it sharpens the car’s handling to give quicker steering response times.

The 812 Superfast’s exterior design is more aggressive than the F12, with new LED lights, a new grille and more prominent aerodynamic features the most noticeable changes. Active aerodynamic flaps are fitted at front to boost downforce or reduce drag, depending on the scenario. Inside, the car gets a more angular dash with an updated instrument cluster display.


The car will make its public debut at the Geneva motor show, when it will also go on sale.

Pricing is expected to increase slightly from the F12, which starts at £241,073.

They could have done a better job with the rear. I definitely prefer the F12 tdf all day.

Things don't get better than this, what a beauty

eau_rouge wrote

They could have done a better job with the rear. I definitely prefer the F12 tdf all day.

Though they could have done a better job at the front.
Like the car though.

Yeah, the tdf is indescribable.

eau_rouge wrote

They could have done a better job with the rear. I definitely prefer the F12 tdf all day.

Reminds me of vette

And I don't like the name..."Superfast" are you kidding me? Speciale, Tour de France, Scuderia, Lusso, Gran Turismo Omologato...and now that? Superfast is such an interchangeable name.

eau_rouge wrote

And I don't like the name..."Superfast" are you kidding me? Speciale, Tour de France, Scuderia, Lusso, Gran Turismo Omologato...and now that? Superfast is such an interchangeable name.

If you know Ferrari, Superfast is a denomination of one of their 1960's car... and the car is Superfast too ;-)

Paul-Bracq-BMW wrote

If you know Ferrari, Superfast is a denomination of one of their 1960's car... and the car is Superfast too ;-)

I would not say that I know the Ferrari history as good as my own, but I simply don't like the name for an Italian supercar. Yes, it is super fast, but then again, how do you want to call the "lightweight-more-power" version of the car.

Edit a 1965 Superfast....



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Robin

One HELL of an engine but damn Ferrari interiors are ugly. Like a 12 year old XBox kid designed it.

Everything but the name is stunning. Super Fast? C'mon now!

At least it doesn't have pointy elbows right? ;P

eau_rouge wrote

They could have done a better job with the rear. I definitely prefer the F12 tdf all day.

This times a billion!

Love the engine but not fan of styling.

Looks Lamboish to me in the rear.

Those quad tail-lights make it look like a Vette; should've kept it dual.

Can't wait for sound clips though!

HXS wrote

Those quad tail-lights make it look like a Vette; should've kept it dual.

Can't wait for sound clips though!

I think Fezza has dibs on the tails.

I've always liked the Ferrari front engine versions better than the rear engine cars.

Reminds me of

Magnificent! Would hit all day every day. Thanks for sharing.

Hate the front, love the rear.
Front vent by the headlights look awkward. And the grille reminds me of an F-Type (not necessarily a bad thing).

In terms of looks alone, I'll go with this:


.... Not like I can afford these cars anyway

Don't like the exhaust surround. Otherwise the car looks awesome.