Ferrari 812 Performance Review.
Introduction:
This edition of the Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the
2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Ferrari 812 has a 6496cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.
![Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 - [2021] image](/editionimages/2350.jpg "Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 - [2021] image")
Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12
The 812 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the
2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 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 1487 kgs (3278 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 in the same weight category as the
2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.
![Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid - [2023] image](/editionimages/2332.jpg "Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid - [2023] image")
The Ferrari 812 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp)
In terms of power the 6496cc 48V V12 engine produces 818 bhp (609 kW) @ 9250 rpm similar to the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp) or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (828 bhp).
The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 510 lb-ft (691.4 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 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 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.
![McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo - [2020] image](/editionimages/2179.jpg "McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo - [2020] image")
The 2020 McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (574.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 812.
The Ferrari 812 has a Power to weight ratio of 550.1 bhp per ton and 342.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 812 competing with the
2020 McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (574.2 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged (570.6 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 342.9 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
2004 Noble M400 3.0 V6 (367.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1998 Mercedes CLK GTR 6.9 V12 (367.8 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo (2.70 secs). This Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 is also faster than the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) 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 and the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 (2.80 secs).
![Lamborghini Countach LP400S - [1977] image](/editionimages/1126.jpg "Lamborghini Countach LP400S - [1977] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 812 and the 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400S
When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 812 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.17 secs @ 134.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400S (10.13 secs), the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 991 (10.13 secs), and the 2013 Porsche Cayenne 4.8 V8 Turbo S (10.13 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 has a maximum speed of 211mph.
Top Speed of the 2021 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 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione 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).
