812 Superfast

The Ferrari 812 Superfast, introduced as successor to F12berlinetta, features enlarged naturally aspirated 6.5-liter F140 GA V12 engine producing 800 PS (588 kW / 789 horsepower) at 8,500 rpm and 718 Nm (530 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm representing most powerful naturally aspirated production car engine at 2018 introduction. Specific power output reaches remarkable 123 PS per liter, unprecedented figure for front-mounted engine in production car. Advanced technology includes 350-bar direct injection system and variable geometry intake tracts conceptually derived from naturally aspirated Formula 1 engines optimizing volumetric efficiency and power delivery. Seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends power to rear wheels maintaining traditional front-engine rear-wheel-drive Ferrari grand tourer layout.

The 812 Superfast represents Ferrari commitment to naturally aspirated V12 engines resisting industry trend toward turbocharging and hybridization, delivering linear power delivery and characteristic high-revving V12 sound without forced induction. Development process maximized power output while maintaining naturally aspirated configuration achieving 800 PS benchmark establishing new standard for front-engine naturally aspirated supercars. The combination of 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 producing 800 horsepower representing most powerful naturally aspirated production engine at introduction, specific output of 123 PS per liter unprecedented for front-mounted engine, advanced direct injection and variable intake technology from Formula 1, and Ferrari traditional front-engine rear-wheel-drive grand tourer configuration makes 812 Superfast ultimate naturally aspirated V12 supercar representing peak of traditional Ferrari engineering philosophy before industry transition toward electrification.