Ferrari is exclusive in the way in which it embraces custom and bleeding-edge expertise in equal measure. That is maybe nowhere extra evident than with its latest automobile, the 12Cilndri, the successor to the 812 Superfast. Ferrari pulled off the covers of the 12Cilindri and 12Cilindri Spider on Thursday in Miami. And because the identify implies, it’s all about that 12-cylinder engine.
The 6.5-liter, 65-degree unit is the newest evolution of Ferrari’s F140 V-12, first used within the Enzo twenty years in the past. Right here, it makes 819 naturally aspirated horsepower at 9,250 rpm and 500 pound-feet of torque at 7,250 rpm, with redline set at a screaming 9,500 rpm. There’s no hybrid help both—Ferrari has managed to fulfill all of the related emissions requirements with out counting on electrification.
It’s broadly just like the engine within the 812 Competizione, full with titanium connecting rods, and a valvetrain that ditches the standard hydraulic lifters for a inflexible system with curler finger followers. Distinctive, although, is a system known as “Aspirated Torque Shaping,” which makes use of electronics to change the torque curve in third and fourth gears.
Paired with the engine is an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox mounted on the rear, which guarantees 30 p.c faster shifts than the 812’s transmission. Given the 812 was one of many quickest-shifting vehicles on the street, we will solely think about what this seems like. A change to taller 21-inch tires successfully shortens the gear ratios by 5.0 p.c, contributing to raised acceleration. Ferrari quotes a 0-62 mph time of two.9 seconds and a 0-124 mph time of lower than 7.9 seconds. The Spider is barely slower, with acceleration instances of two.95 seconds and eight.2 seconds, respectively. Prime pace for each is above 211 mph.
By way of dimension, the 12Cilindri is barely greater than the 812 Superfast in most dimensions, although the wheelbase is an inch shorter. The design is just like what we’ve seen with the Roma, with extra technical detailing. The black panel forward of the hood and between the lights references the plexiglass panel discovered on early examples of the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Actually, the entire thing is sort of Daytona-esque.
Inside, you get the now-traditional Ferrari steering wheel festooned with controls, however in contrast to lots of new fashions from the model, there’s a central infotainment show. In any other case, the cabin isn’t too completely different from what we’ve seen within the Purosangue, minus the rear seats.
As to be anticipated, the 12Cilindri will get all of Ferrari’s newest, ultra-advanced chassis management techniques, together with Facet Slip Management 8, which is designed to extra rapidly estimate tire grip ranges. There’s additionally the intelligent impartial four-wheel steering system, which may steer the rear tires in reverse instructions from each other. As talked about earlier, wheel sizes are up from 20 to 21 inches with 275/35ZR21s up entrance and 315/35ZR21s out again. Patrons have a alternative of Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport tires.
Ferrari solely quotes a dry weight—which means, with out the fluids obligatory for driving—so we don’t know precisely what the 12Cilindri weighs. The dry weight for the coupe is 3,459 kilos and three,571 kilos for the Spider. So determine someplace between 3,700 and three,800 kilos able to drive. Ferrari additionally says the 12Cilindri is 15 p.c stiffer than the 812.
As anticipated, this V-12 Ferrari will not be low cost. The 12Cilindri prices $423,000 (€395,000) for the coupe and $466,000 (€435,000) for the convertible. We additionally assume the 12Cilindri is already bought out for years to come back, such is the way in which with Ferraris. Particularly V-12 Ferraris.
