All-new Ferrari 12Cilindri celebrates Maranello’s signature V12

No turbos, no hybrid, just pure V12 power

Ferrari’s successor to the 812 Superfast has arrived and is being served with Maranello’s signature dish – a naturally aspirated V12.

Say hello to the all-new 12Cilindri. In Italian speak, it’s called the Do Dici Cilindri. As the name implies, the super grand tourer is all about shunning any form of electrification and letting the glorious front mid-mounted 6.5-liter V12 engine take the spotlight.

The 12Cilindri appears to be a modern-day version of the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe from the 70s, particularly in the way the Ferrari Centro Stile did the mask design of the front clip. The rest of the car gets similar design touches that we’ve seen with the Roma Spider.

Compared to the 812, the 12 Cilindri is slightly bigger but has a shorter wheelbase than its predecessor. Ferrari claims the new chassis is 15% stiffer than the 812, while they hid away the active aero devices on the black sections of the roof and the tail that provide extra downforce at high speed.

Maranello’s engineers admit the 12Cilindri has gained a bit of weight over the older 812 due to the active aero, as well as the larger 21-inch wheels and the clamshell “cofango” hood. But still, the V12 grand tourer would tip the scales somewhere around 1600 kg.

Inside, the 12Cilindri appears to have a similar dashboard design to the Purosangue, and both share the Ferrari multi-function steering wheel. Like the Roma, the 12Cilindri has a central infotainment screen but the latter has it placed in a horizontal orientation while the passenger side gets an extra screen for things like climate control and audio settings. The audio system is courtesy of a 1600W, 15-speaker unit from Burmester.

Once you open the 12Cilindri’s clamshell hood, you’ll find the latest evolution of Ferrari’s 6.5-liter F140HD V12 engine. By using lighter titanium connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, and a rebalanced crankshaft, the V12 engine can rev up to 9,500 rpm while producing 830 PS and 678 Nm of torque. It also has a unique system called the “Aspirated Torque Shaping” which uses the car’s ECU to control the torque curve between the third and fourth gears.

The V12 is paired with a new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission mounted at the rear that Ferrari claims shifts 30% quicker than the 812’s unit. Performance-wise, the 12Cilindri accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, and 0 to 200 km/h in less than 7.9 seconds. The 12Cilindri Spider is slightly slower than the coupe, with acceleration times of 2.95 and 8.2 seconds, respectively. That said, both have the same top speed – over 340 km/h.

For vehicle dynamics control, the Ferrari 12Cilindri features the latest Side Slip Control 8.0 that provides a faster response in maximizing grip levels. The new GT has also adopted the four-wheel steering from the 812 Competizione. Lastly, buyers have a choice of fitting the 12Cilindri with 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport S5 tires or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport.

With Velocita Motors, Inc. handling the distribution of Ferrari in the country, we can expect the 12Cilindri to be offered in the Philippines. As for how soon, how much, and how many, your guess is as good as ours.