Ferrari 812 Superfast vs. Ferrari F12berlinetta

One of the undoubted stars of next month’s Geneva Motor Show will be the new Ferrari 812 Superfast. According to the company, this V12-powered model is set to become “the most powerful and exclusive” member of its road car line-up.

The 812 Superfast boasts some innovative features. Purists might not be too delighted that the list includes electric power steering (fitted to a Ferrari for the first time), but they should be happier with the Virtual Short Wheelbase 2.0 rear-wheel steering system.

Also part of the specification are under-body active aerodynamic flaps at the front and an updated version of Ferrari’s Side Slip Control.

Compared to the superseded F12berlinetta, the 812 Superfast gains some extra engine displacement. Consequently, power and torque are both notably increased, but the effect on the usual performance benchmarks appears to be rather limited.

Model	812 Superfast	F12berlinetta
Engine	6,496 cc V12 naturally-aspirated	6,262 cc V12 naturally-aspirated
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch	7-speed dual-clutch
Power	789 bhp (588 kW / 800 PS) @ 8,500 rpm	730 bhp (545 kW / 740 PS) @ 8,250 rpm
Torque	718 Nm (530 lb/ft) @ 7,000 rpm	690 Nm (508 lb/ft) @ 6,000 rpm
0-62 mph (100 km/h)	2.9 secs	3.1 secs
Top speed	Over 211 mph (340 km/h)	Over 211 mph (340 km/h)
Fuel economy	19.0 mpg (14.9 l/100km)	18.9 mpg (15.0 l/100km)
CO2	340 g/km	350 g/km

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