Performance Review: Ferrari 812 Superfast - 6.5l V12 - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 812 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 812 Superfast - 6.5l V12 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Ferrari 812 has a 6496cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The 812 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 812's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1630 kgs (3593 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 812 Superfast - 6.5l V12 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 812 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (786 bhp)

In terms of power the 6496cc 48V V12 engine produces 789 bhp (588 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (786 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 530 lb-ft (718.5 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 812 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 812.

The Ferrari 812 has a Power to weight ratio of 484.0 bhp per ton and 325.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 812 competing with the 2019 Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 812 generating around 325.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2009 Caterham 7 Superlight R500 (349.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Mercedes SLS Electric Drive AMG (349.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the Ferrari 812 Superfast - 6.5l V12 as fast as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs). This Ferrari 812 Superfast - 6.5l V12 is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 812 and the 1968 Dodge Coronet Hardtop R/T 7.0L V8 426

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 812 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.52 secs @ 130.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1968 Dodge Coronet Hardtop R/T 7.0L V8 426 (10.47 secs), the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454 LS6 (10.47 secs), and the 2000 Audi A4 RS4 Avant 2.7T Quattro V6 (10.47 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Ferrari 812 Superfast - 6.5l V12 has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 812 equals the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast - 6.5l V12 then how about the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph), the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (224 mph), or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph).

Related Links:

2017 812 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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