The iconic Prancing Horse is set to unveil its latest masterpiece, the successor to the revered 812 Superfast. This highly anticipated grand tourer, slated for a 2024 release, will retain Ferrari‘s legendary V12 engine, much to the delight of purists and enthusiasts alike.
Spied testing on Italian roads, the new GT boasts a noticeably extended bonnet, hinting at the presence of Ferrari’s most powerful engine. The absence of electrification clues suggests a commitment to the V12’s unadulterated performance.
Ferrari’s unwavering dedication to its flagship V12 is evident in its recent applications in the Daytona SP3 supercar and Purosangue SUV. Despite its electrification push with the 296 and SF90 hybrids, and the upcoming pure EV in 2025, Ferrari remains committed to the V12’s emotional appeal. “I personally believe we have to fight for this engine,” declared Ferrari’s head of design, Flavio Manzoni.
While Ferrari has yet to officially acknowledge these prototypes, insiders suggest a 2024 launch, aligning with the typical lifespans of previous front-engined V12 GTs. Heavy camouflage conceals the design, but early indications suggest a radical departure from the 812. New headlight designs and reshaped quad-exit exhausts hint at the visual transformation. Expect a strong resemblance to the Purosangue SUV, with muscular, elegant styling that embodies both luxury and track prowess.
The new GT will share its underpinnings with the Roma and Purosangue, with the latter slated for a hybrid variant. However, Ferrari has no plans to electrify the V12, leaving the door open for a hybrid variant using one of the smaller engines.
Ferrari’s commitment to pure-combustion cars is unwavering, with 40% of sales expected to remain ICE-powered by 2026. CEO Benedetto Vigna suggests that ICE cars could continue beyond 2035 if e-fuel-powered cars are allowed. “It gives life to a technology that still has a long way to go,” asserted Vigna.
Whether the naturally aspirated V12 receives a power boost remains to be seen. The 812 Competizione produces 819bhp, and the SP3 Daytona supercar boasts 829bhp, making it Ferrari’s most powerful pure-combustion car yet. Expect any boost for the 812’s successor to surpass these figures.
The Grand Reveal
Ferrari unveiled the 812 at the 2017 Geneva motor show, and while its attendance at the revived Swiss event in 2024 is unconfirmed, the near-ready prototypes suggest an imminent reveal.
In terms of the first Ferrari EV, CEO Benedetto Vigna confirmed the launch to be in late 2025, ahead of schedule. The car, shrouded in mystery, will be built at a new facility in Maranello, using in-house battery packs, motors, and electronics systems.
Vigna’s first drive in a prototype left him impressed, hinting at a truly remarkable driving experience. Ferrari’s commitment to innovation and performance is evident in this new chapter, poised to redefine the electric vehicle landscape.
WE cannot wait to see what Ferrari unveil next.
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