The new model is inspired by Ferrari’s Gran Turismo cars of the 1950s and 60s
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- Various modifications were made to the company’s flagship 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine to increase performance.
- Revised exterior and interior designs give the 12Cilindri a more sophisticated design than its predecessor.
- The Italian brand has not yet announced pricing details for the Coupe and Spider models.
Ferrari’s latest and greatest front-engine grand tourer makes its debut. It’s called 12Cilindri and replaces the 812 Superfast in the company’s offering. Both the coupe and spider versions were unveiled at an exclusive event in Miami Beach.
As the name suggests, the 12Cilindri is powered by the Italian brand’s flagship 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine. The power of this engine has not been increased for the new model, but modifications have been made that allow it to spin at 9,500 rpm and produce 819 hp and 678 Nm of torque.
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A key improvement to the V12 is the use of titanium connecting rods, which reduce rotating mass by 40% compared to steel connecting rods. Ferrari also uses a new aluminum alloy for the pistons and installs a newly balanced and lightweight crankshaft. The Formula 1-derived steel valve train sliding rocker arms have also been treated with a diamond-like carbon coating that reduces the coefficient of friction and improves the mechanical efficiency of the engine.
The changes don’t stop there. The manifold and plenum are more compact, the torque curve has been optimized at all engine speeds and new software has been installed to adjust the maximum available torque depending on the gear selected. An eight-speed dual-clutch transmission is coupled to the 6.5-liter engine.
According to Ferrari, the 12Cilindri Coupe can accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 7.9 seconds and has a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). The Spider is slightly slower, taking 2.95 seconds to reach 100 km/h and 8.2 seconds to reach 200 km/h. The coupe weighs 1,560 kg (3,439 lbs) dry, while the Spider weighs 1,620 kg (3,571 lbs) dry.
Ferrari 12Cilindri
The 12Cilindri looks very different from other current Ferrari models. From the front it reminds us of the legendary 365 GTB/4 Daytona with sharp headlights, daytime running lights and a glossy black element between the lights. Ferrari says the new car features a “more sophisticated” design language than the 812Superfast, with an emphasis on clean lines and powerful proportions. There are also plenty of aero tricks.
There are active aero elements at the rear that work between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 300 km/h (186 mph) and thus increase downforce. Ferrari also designed the underbody to maximize vertical power generation and installed louvers behind the front wheels to reduce excess pressure in the engine compartment. As with the 812 Competizione, there are three pairs of vortex generators under the front section.
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider