Performance Review: Ferrari Monza SP1 6.5L V12 - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari Monza Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari Monza SP1 6.5L V12 is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Ferrari Monza 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 Monza 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 Monza's Rear Wheel Drive, Open 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 1500 kgs (3306 lbs) this makes the Ferrari Monza SP1 6.5L V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari Monza 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 799 bhp (595 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (786 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 530 lb-ft (718.5 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 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 Monza you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 V12 (557.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari Monza.

The Ferrari Monza has a Power to weight ratio of 532.6 bhp per ton and 353.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Monza competing with the 2021 Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 V12 (557.5 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8 Turbo (554.6 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 Monza generating around 353.3 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 2010 Porsche 911 GT2 RS 997 (376.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 McLaren 650S 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (375.9 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 Monza SP1 6.5L V12 as fast as 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 or the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 (2.80 secs). This Ferrari Monza SP1 6.5L V12 is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Monza and the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 427 V8 Convertible

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari Monza on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.28 secs @ 133.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 427 V8 Convertible (10.24 secs), the 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 3 (10.24 secs), and the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (10.25 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Ferrari Monza SP1 6.5L V12 has a maximum speed of 186mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 Monza equals the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2018 Ferrari Monza SP1 6.5L V12 then how about the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph), the 2012 Nissan Skyline GTR R35 (197 mph), or the 2012 Audi R8 Plus S-Tronic 5.2 V10 (197 mph).

Related Links:

2018 Monza Rivals List.

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