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25-02-2025
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The Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider in Photos
More from Robb Report The Fiat 124 Sport Spider's Beautiful Lines and Feisty Engine Make It an Enduring Classic Gordon Murray Is Now Making Bespoke Supercars After His T.50 Sold Out Sotheby's Wants You to Buy Classic Cars, and They'll Lend You Millions to Make It Happen Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article. The 819 hp Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider. The 12Cilindri Spider's 6.5-liter V-12 makes available 80 percent of its torque at only 2,500 rpm. The retractable hardtop can open or close in 14 seconds at speeds up to 28 mph. Producing 500 ft lbs of torque, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider is a hulking monument to thrust. The cockpit has gone predominantly digital, with a 15.6-inch instrument panel, a 10.25-inch central touchscreen, and an 8.8-inch screen along the passenger side of the dashboard. The 12Cilindri Spider counts larger-than-life flagships as its predecessors, primarily the Testarossa and the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Ferrari claims the 12Cilindri Spider can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 2.95 seconds and reach a top speed of more than 211 mph. With the top down and the gas pedal depressed, there is seemingly nothing that can stop the 12Cilindri Spider's flow of power. In the final analysis, the digitalization of the driver experience in the 12Cilindri Spider—the plethora of screens, the loss of physical touchpoints—is a small tradeoff for its adherence to a vanishing engine configuration. Automotive journalist Basem Wasef pilots the 819 hp Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider in Portugal.
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25-02-2025
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First Drive: The 819 HP Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider Balances the Digital Age with Classic Power Delivery
Maranello's obsession with the 12-cylinder engine goes right back to the marque's beginning in 1946, when the enterprising Enzo Ferrari ordered the brilliant Gioacchino Colombo to build a power plant for his first eponymous race car. The resulting 1.5-liter screamer eventually propelled the inaugural Ferrari to a win at the 1947 Grand Prix of Rome, setting in motion nearly eight decades of 12-cylinder production. Of course, hybrids, turbos, V-6s and V-8s have since entered the fray. But the mighty V-12 remains a defining touchpoint for the brand—and perhaps the reason its latest iteration is celebrated with a model name that literally translates to '12 Cylinder' in Italian. A successor to the 812 Superfast, the so-called dodicicilindri—best mouthed with a voluptuous bounce of the tongue—counts larger-than-life flagships as its predecessors, among them the straked Testarossa and the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, whose nose is similarly styled. More from Robb Report The Fiat 124 Sport Spider's Beautiful Lines and Feisty Engine Make It an Enduring Classic Gordon Murray Is Now Making Bespoke Supercars After His T.50 Sold Out Sotheby's Wants You to Buy Classic Cars, and They'll Lend You Millions to Make It Happen This alfresco version brings minimal disruption to the coupé's slinky silhouette, whose shapely snout is accentuated by the cabin's surprisingly close proximity to the rear axle. The 12Cilindri Spider's roofline becomes a bit more complicated than the coupé, especially toward the rear when the top is down, with twin buttresses adding a bit of jagged topography just aft of the seat headrests. The retractable hardtop can open or close in 14 seconds at speeds up to 28 mph. The model variant's 6.5-liter V-12 is a hulking monument to thrust, producing 819 hp and 500 ft lbs of torque. Wind it out all the way, and the titanium connecting rods will spin the engine at up to 9,500 rpm. The engine mates to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that shifts 30 percent quicker than that found in the 812 Superfast, which is a seven-speed setup. A number of technological tricks up this mill's sleeve complement its stubbornly traditional cylinder count, among them a Formula 1–derived valvetrain and so-called Aspirated Torque Curving, which uses software to modify the length of the intake runners and produce greater torque in third and fourth gears for more perceived oomph. Ferrari claims the 12Cilindri Spider can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 2.95 seconds and reach a top speed of more than 211 mph. Countless other features squeeze maximum performance from the plus-sized power-train configuration, including Spider-specific bits like discreet active-aerodynamic elements that create downforce when needed, and a number of structural elements that make the droptop 132 pounds heavier than its sibling. Climb inside the 12Cilindri Spider, and you'll find a cabin that's nearly as contemporary as the flush, planar surfaces that dominate the exterior. Gone are tangibles like the mechanically sweeping tachometer and the physical Engine Start button, replaced by a 15.6-inch instrument panel, a 10.25-inch central touchscreen, and an 8.8-inch screen along the passenger side of the dashboard. That's quite a bit of digitalization for a car that proudly clings to such a traditionalist trope as a supernumerary cylinder count; even Ferrari's new range-topping, $3.9 million F80 hybrid sports only six cylinders. Haptic surfaces on the steering wheel are surrounded by an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink array of buttons and switches. As much as the Formula 1–inspired arrangement seems daunting to Ferrari newbies, one quickly acclimates to the cluster of controls; turn signals are right there at your thumbs, and audio-system dials are behind the wheel at your literal fingertips. While the haptic controls can be an annoyance, there is a feature that times out in 15 seconds and renders them inactive until a surface is pressed and held. Ferrari reps also reveal that another steering wheel will be offered down the line with more physical buttons. Touch the illuminated Engine Start/Stop at the bottom of the wheel while pressing the brake pedal, and the V-12 whirs to life. At idle, the exhaust note is neither spine-tingling nor cabin-drowning, but the subtle tonalities become more prominent with the proper combination of drive-mode setting, speed, and engine rpm. Vehicle dynamics are managed by an aluminum manetinno dial on the steering wheel that clicks into one of four settings, or if you're feeling extra bold, a further spring-loaded mode that switches stability control off. In every mode leading up to Race, the 12Cilindri feels manageable, delivering buttery smooth power to the rear wheels without seemingly trying very hard. Leave the transmission in automatic mode, and gearshifts occur unnaturally early, which has the effect of cloaking the 12-cylinder's power reserves, though 80 percent of its torque is available at only 2,500 rpm. In Race mode, or with ESC Off, the 12Cilindri transforms into a palpably more stirring animal, despite niceties like massaging seats and neck-warming fans. Not only does an exhaust valve open to wake up the engine's full voice, the long, silky power delivery is able to unfurl in a delicious crescendo of thrust and sound that peaks at 9,500 rpm. This is a remarkable achievement for any engine, let alone one displacing 6.5 liters and the requisite internal mass that must reciprocate at supersonic speeds. Similarly noteworthy is the versatility of the suspension, whose adaptive settings enable it to feel supple when driven casually but taut at speed. The hallmarks of Ferrari steering remain—light, quick action at the wheel with excellent feel, yet with a bit more calmness and predictability in this application than its limited-edition predecessor, the 812 Competizione. However, the steering and handling are livelier than in the 812 Superfast thanks to a Competizione-derived rear-steering system. This latest iteration works in concert with the torque-vectoring system to aid agility, making the 12Cilindri feel like it corners better than it should despite its lengthy nose and biggish footprint. Cruising through Portugal's coastal roads at mellow speeds makes the convertible feel sedate, the only clue to its elevated presence being the head-swiveling reactions from locals and the visceral joy it seems to bring to children. The other side of the 12Cilindri comes when the road opens with enough space to fully exploit the incredible range of the V-12: with the top down and the gas pedal depressed, there is seemingly nothing that can stop the flow of power between the quicksilver shifts. It's during these urgent rushes of acceleration that the engine becomes more sonorous, a trait that's unfortunately lacking at lower speeds. Top-down driving does allow incrementally more exhaust sound into the cabin, though not nearly as much as it does in Ferrari's mid-engine models. In the final analysis, the digitalization of the driver experience in the 12Cilindri Spider—the plethora of screens, the loss of physical touchpoints—is a small tradeoff for its adherence to a vanishing engine configuration. Regulations have limited the 12Cilindri's sound output, which Ferrari engineers say are right at the legal limit, but more soulful solutions do exist in the aftermarket. Regardless, there are few automotive sensations as singular as dipping a V-12's silky powerband at full tilt with the sun shining overhead, an experience that, for many, will continue to eclipse the inevitable march of of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
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24-02-2025
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View Interior Photos of the 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri
Read the full review This is where the 12Cilindri driver and one lucky passenger get to experience the open-air thrills of Ferrari's naturally aspirated V-12. Please be seated, the performance is about to begin. The 12Cilindri features a twin-cockpit dash. Nothing but sky overhead. This little glass panel can be raised to reduce wind buffeting. A passenger's display is included, complete with a duplicate speedo and tach. Continue scrolling to see more pictures of the 12Cilindri Spider interior. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
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24-02-2025
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Ferrari's 12Cilindri Spider Is a Sensory Experience
"Everything else is a derivation," Enzo Ferrari once said of his original V-12. Eighty years ago, Il Commendatore and Gioacchino Colombo conceived the first Ferrari V-12 engine and in 1947 put the 125 Spyder Corsa on the road. Today, the 2025 12Cilindri Spider harks back to Ferrari's grand-touring roots and its front-engine, V-12 soul. The 12Cilindri Spider is a first-quarter opening salvo in what's shaping up to be a pivotal year in the brand's storied history. The company will introduce six products, including its first EV in October. Meanwhile, F1 fans count the days until the Australian Grand Prix for a glimpse of Lewis Hamilton in the Scuderia Ferrari paddock. Hamilton, like Enzo, has effortless cool, an attitude that makes modern Ferrari feel distinct from the competition. Arriving on the precipice of an expanded electrified portfolio, the 12Cilindri Spider features a naturally aspirated front-mounted 6.5-liter V-12 engine that is an internal-combustion coda to Ferrari engine lore and a delicious guilty pleasure. The operatic engine note, experienced unfiltered in the open air, is the Spider's reason for being. For the Ferraristi, driving is a provocative sensory experience. For the 12Cilindri Spider, creating that experience was the assignment. "I'm getting emotional," said Ferrari designer Andrea Militello, only half-joking. Militello is head of sport design projects for Ferrari and participated in a panel discussion with his engineering and product planning colleagues the night before our coastal drive. Militello explained how the engineers, designers, and test drivers work side by side. "The final design of the car, it transmits something that we can't describe with words" he said. "It's something that happens in the guts." The 12Cilindri Spider's look references the 1969 365GTS/4, the famed Daytona Spider styled by Leonardo Fioravanti of Pininfarina. You can see the classic proportions in the long, clamshell-shaped hood and the set-back cabin. The modern car's contours and surfaces are tucked and shaped in sympathy with the front end and carefully frame the large 21-inch wheels. The A-pillars are swept back dramatically, and flying buttresses fade from the headrests into the rear decklid. The Spider is meant to be savored outside in the elements, and so we traveled to Cascais, Portugal, for our drive. There, we found a half-dozen Spiders in Verde Toscana, a gemstone green hue that sparkled in the sunshine. For this car, Ferrari says it started with the "gentleman driver" in mind. What that driver is looking for in a Ferrari is defined by Raffaele de Simone, Ferrari's chief development driver, who was there to walk us through the ins and outs of the driving setup. De Simone paused to listen as we brought the 12Cilindri Spider engine to life with a tap of the haptic button on the center of the steering wheel. He let the sonic drama sink in. "Bellissimo! It sounds like music," he said. De Simone recommended the 1600-watt Burmester audio system's Live setting (others include Pure, Comfort, and 3D Surround) as an accompaniment to the V-12's engine note. Live produces a full-on concert experience in the way the sound is distributed through the speakers. It's one of the more impressive systems we've tried, balancing the audio sound with the engine note even with the top down. Act one of the 12Cilindri Spider opera was underway as we warmed up the tires on Portuguese coastal roads that were made for King Luís I of Portugal's court in the 19th century. For the unfiltered experience, we turned off the ADAS with the touch-sensitive button. The haptic-touch buttons and sliders are a bit fussy but became more intuitive over eight hours of driving. The 10.3-inch center infotainment screen and 8.8-inch passenger's display are low-key compared to the Purosangue's more digitally based cockpit. A violent windstorm had left the pavement sand-swept, and the 12Cilindri's little wiggles in the turns were a thrilling reminder of its rear-wheel drive and V-12 power in action. Soon the roads opened up, and we pursued the engine's delightful 9500-rpm crescendo. We cycled through high notes, trying out the various driving modes, reveling in the palpable feedback of 819 horsepower as the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission worked its silky magic. Top down, the Spider magnified the V-12's glory. On public roads, we never saw the claimed 211-mph top speed—same as the coupe's—but 60 mph comes quickly at an estimated 2.8 seconds, and the four tailpipes served as trumpets for those we left in the dust. On-the-money steering and confidence-inspiring carbon-ceramic brakes checked boxes on a GT-car wish list. The suspension's magnetorheological dampers produced a smooth ride on bumpy concrete, a welcome bonus. The neck-level heat vents and the retractable center window between the headrests kept the cabin serene and let us settle in to focus on the driving dynamics. In third and fourth gear, Ferrari now does electronic torque shaping, like it's done previously on turbocharged models, to keep the rising crescendo of power linear, a move the company claims doesn't slow acceleration. Later, we closed the retractable hardtop, a quick 14-second maneuver—raising or lowering the roof can be done when the car is in motion at speeds up to 28 mph, a fun party trick to deploy with the touch of a center switch. Top up or down, 12Cilindri Spider satisfies all five senses. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
