Ferrari is predicted to mark the top of front-engined V12 grand tourer manufacturing with a hardcore GTO model of the 812 Superfast.
Noticed testing in Maranello final 12 months and believed to be on the playing cards for an official reveal later in 2021, the 812 GTO may mark the top of a mannequin line of Ferrari GTs that may be traced proper again to the 166 Inter, which was launched in 1948 with a 2.0-litre V12.
An {industry} supply advised Autocar that some clients have been invited to position orders for the track-focused religious successor to the 599 GTO and that, though there’s some uncertainty over what number of will likely be constructed, it can probably get a restricted manufacturing run of 812 models, following the instance set by the 599 GTO.
A Ferrari spokesman declined to remark, however there is a good probability that the 812 GTO could be the final front-engined, naturally aspirated V12-powered Ferrari GT to go on sale, given an industry-wide shift away from non-electrified, large-capacity atmo motors.
It stays unclear what Ferrari has deliberate for the way forward for its 12-cylinder engine. Chief know-how officer Michael Leiters beforehand advised Autocar that the agency “will try to construct it for so long as attainable” and the range-topping model of the upcoming Purosangue SUV is probably going to make use of it in some type.
Additionally on the playing cards, in keeping with Autocar’s supply, is an Aperta open-top model of the 812 GTO, which might add a hefty premium and doubtlessly be much more restricted in quantity, though it stays to be seen how this could be considerably differentiated from the 812 GTS convertible that was launched final 12 months.
As for variations over the usual 812 Superfast, custom – and photos of prototypes – suggests modifications for the range-topper will likely be centered on enhancing dynamic efficiency, relatively than merely outright tempo.
To that finish, we will see indicators of a revised aerodynamic bundle that can probably assist downforce and a reshaped entrance finish with further air intakes for improved cooling.
Further enhancements are more likely to embrace a bespoke efficiency exhaust, a stripped-back, race-inspired cockpit design and tweaks to the 6.5-litre engine that can increase energy barely from the usual 812 Superfast’s 780bhp.
It is not but recognized when the wraps may come off the 812 GTO, however Autocar’s supply stated it was initially scheduled to have been revealed by now, so a while within the subsequent few months appears real looking.
The value is predicted to be within the area of £500,000 for the coupé – almost double that of the usual automobile – and significantly greater than that for the convertible.
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