Performance Review: Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 V12 - [2021]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari Daytona Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 V12 is the 7 speed / Auto 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 Daytona has a 6496cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Daytona 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 Daytona'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 1485 kgs (3273 lbs) this makes the Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari Daytona shares the same bhp with the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (852 bhp)

In terms of power the 6496cc 48V V12 engine produces 828 bhp (617 kW) @ 9250 rpm similar to the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (852 bhp) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 514 lb-ft (696.8 Nm) @ 7250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari Daytona you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (579.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari Daytona.

The Ferrari Daytona has a Power to weight ratio of 557.5 bhp per ton and 346.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Daytona competing with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (579.4 bhp per ton) or the 2020 McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (574.2 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 Daytona generating around 346.1 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 Daytona SP3 6.5 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 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 (2.70 secs). This Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 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 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Daytona and the 2012 Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari Daytona on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.04 secs @ 136.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 (10.00 secs), the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible 6.0 W12 (10.00 secs), and the 2008 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG V12 R230 (10.01 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 V12 has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2021 Daytona 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 Daytona SP3 6.5 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).

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