Ferrari 812 Performance Review.
Introduction:
This edition of the Ferrari 812 Competizione A 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 Spider 6.5 V12 - [2021] image](/editionimages/2351.jpg "Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 - [2021] image")
Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12
The 812 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the
2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 812's Rear Wheel Drive, Targa 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 1550 kgs (3417 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 in the same weight category as the
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 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) @ 211 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.
![Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 - [2021] image](/editionimages/2106.jfif "Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 - [2021] image")
The 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 (550.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 812.
The Ferrari 812 has a Power to weight ratio of 527.7 bhp per ton and 329.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 812 competing with the
2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 (550.1 bhp per ton) or the 1994 McLaren F1 6.1 V12 (550.0 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 329.0 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
2018 Lamborghini SC18 Alston 6.5 V8 (354.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12 (354.0 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 as fast as 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 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs). This Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs).
![Mercedes C Class 63 AMG - [2015] image](/editionimages/1640.jpg "Mercedes C Class 63 AMG - [2015] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 812 and the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG
When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 812 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.31 secs @ 132.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG (10.26 secs), the 2017 BMW X6 M 4.4 V8 Turbo F86 (10.26 secs), and the 2019 Aston-Martin DBX 4.0 V8 Turbo (10.26 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Ferrari 812 Competizione A 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 A 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).
