It was May 5th, 2021 when Ferrari revealed the 812 Competizione – an extra-light, 830-horsepower, limited run version of the 812 Superfast. Limited production, design, and the ability of the engine to rev to 9,500 RPM aside, the primary reason this car was special is because that high-revving 6.5-liter V-12 sending power to the rear wheels is the most powerful V-12 Ferrari has ever put in a vehicle. That, however, is about to change, because Ferrari can teach that old dog a few new tricks.
The 812 Competizione Won’t Sit At the Top Of The Hierarchy For Very Long
Following the reveal of the Ferrari 812 Competizione,, which was preceded by the 812 Limited Edition V-12, we learned that Ferrari isn’t ready to give up its famed, naturally aspirated V-12 just yet. This was quite a surprise considering a credible rumor said that the F140 V-12 would be laid to rest with the reveal of the upcoming 2021 812 GTO, which made even more sense with Ferrari expected to launch its first EV in 2025. Now, however, we’ve learned that Ferrari’s engineers are actively engaged in massaging, tuning, and refining the very same V-12 that delivers 830 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque in the Competizione.
This word comes directly from Autocar, who has apparently spoken with Ferrari’s technical boss, Michael Leiters. According to Leiters, hinted that a more powerful version of that V-12 is coming, admitting that “we are working on that” when asked about it. And, even better yet, it looks like this engine could land inside a road-going car, as Ferrari’s Chief Market Officer – Enrico Galliera – joked that Ferrari “didn’t even think about” a track-only 812XX but “we are thinking about something that will be visible in the future.”
So, what will be the car that takes the throne from the 812 Competizione?
Well, that’s quite the question, but there are a few options to consider. First off, however unlikely, it could land in that mysterious Ferrari 486 that was caught on camera a while back. Of course, that car is rumored to have just 700 horsepower, so perhaps we should be looking at that test mule that was poorly disguised as a LaFerrari and was assumed to be toting around a hybridized V-12. If it’s not one of these cars, then it could, as a matter of fact, be the new Purosangue. The Purosangue needs a lot to be successful as Ferrari’s first SUV, and given the extra weight, an ultra-powerful, near-900-pony V-12 could definitely make up for its weight problem. If this is the case, though, it’s going to be a while as Ferrari is still, apparently, in the early testing stages.
