Ferrari 812. ‘Superfast’
Ferrari 812 is a sports car of the Italian manufacture Ferrari, part of the Italian-American concern Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. It has been produced since 2017 in coupe body, and since 2019 in roadster body. In 2020, the first generation of this powerful and truly fast car was available on the Israeli market.
The unique supercar received charactonym ‘Superfast’ and that is so! Ferrari named the new coupe the most powerful commercial machine in its history, except limited-edition hybrid hypercar LaFerrari. It takes 2.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h to the Ferrari 812 model of 2017.
First generation
Produced from 2017 to present (data for 2020). Ferrari 812 Superfast coupe replaces F12 Berlinetta. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the first Ferrari 812 looks a lot like its predecessor, although they don’t share body panels. The car retained the same proportions but received a new design with LED headlights and an original design of the rear of the body. Other features of the new coupe include active aerodynamic elements, full-steering chassis, and electric power steering instead of hydraulic – this is the first time in the history of the Ferrari brand.
Exterior
At the front, Ferrari Superfast has sharper-edged all-LED headlights, an oversized radiator grille, and additional vents in the bumpers and bonnet. Behind, there are 4 circular taillights, an eye-catching rear spoiler, and massive diffusers. The sports coupe stands out with its original design wheels, an increased number of air intakes on the body, and active aerodynamic elements at the front.
Interior
The salon of the new Ferrari 812 coupe received a new steering wheel and instrument panel, a redesigned front panel, as well as an enlarged display for the front passenger, from which it can observe various indicators of the car while driving and control the functions of the multimedia system.
Моторы и мощности
New Ferrari 812 Superfast was equipped with a naturally aspirated V12 engine with a displacement of 6.5 liters and an output of 800 hp at 8,500 rpm, and maximum torque is 718 Nm at 7,000 rpm. Traction is transmitted to the wheels of the rear axle by a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and with modified gear ratios. It takes 2.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h, and the top speed reaches 340 km/h.
This is the most powerful naturally aspirated Ferrari engine! The output of the 2015 F12 TDF special version was 780 hp and 705 Nm. The engine, which was part of the hybrid installation of the LaFerrari hypercar, with a power of 800 hp gave out only 700 Nm of torque.
Ferrari 812 2018/2019 equipment includes a fully-controlled Virtual Short Wheelbase 2.0 chassis, which makes it possible to turn the rear wheels at a small angle in the opposite direction from the front wheels in fast turns. There is also Side Slip Control version 5.0 and electric power steering.
Ferrari 812 Roadster
The Superfast Roadster, released in 2019, has an increased curb weight (75 kg more) and an increased length (36 mm) compared to the coupe. The other sizes are the same. New 20-inch wheels of three types are prepared for the roadster. The roof retracts in 14 seconds at speeds up to 45 km/h.
The most powerful commercial car with a hardtop is called Ferrari 812 GTS and is a modification of the Superfast coupe. It is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 petrol engine producing 800 hp and 718 Nm of torque – the same as the coupe. The 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox helps to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds, and acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h takes 8.3 seconds. Top speed exceeds 340 km/h.
