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Ferrari doing what it does best: The 12Cilindri review
Retro design and a naturally aspirated V12 deliver tremendous appeal, but it’ll cost ya.
TL;DR
- The 12Cilindri Spider is a successor to the 812 Superfast and an homage to late '60s luxury grand touring.
- It features a 6.5 L naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 819 hp and a 9,500-rpm redline.
- The design is inspired by the Ferrari 365 GTB Daytona, prioritizing classic GT principles over modern trends like AWD or turbocharging.
- The car has a relatively low dry weight of 3,571 pounds and includes features like massage seats and a retractable hardtop.
- Despite its performance focus, it's described as an easy car to drive daily, with a Sport drive mode as default.
- Frustrations arise from the liberal use of capacitive surfaces for controls and occasional issues with wireless Apple CarPlay.
- The car's performance, particularly its mechanical grip, quick steering, and progressive brakes, makes it easy to trust at speed.
- The naturally aspirated V12 sound is highly praised, though the exhaust is noted as being quieter than preferred.
- The article suggests the successor will likely be hybridized, potentially leading to increased weight and a different driving experience.