Ferrari has exposed its fastest-ever naturally aspirated sports vehicle at the 2017 Geneva motor Show, the 211mph 812 Superfast. It’s the replacement for the F12berlinetta, as well as under the bonnet it gets a 6.5-litre V12 creating 789bhp. That’s 20bhp more than the F12tdf and means the Superfast matches the LaFerrari hypercar without its hybrid assistance. The V12 needs some revs since maximum power is accomplished at 8,500rpm, while the maximum torque of 718Nm is recorded at 7,000rpm. like the F12, power is sent to the rear wheels via a dual-clutch transmission.
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In terms of performance, the 812 Superfast is on a par with the limited-run F12tdf, managing 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds, with top speed touted as in excess of 211mph. compared to the basic F12, it’s a tenth quicker from 0-62mph.
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As well as more power, the 812 Superfast debuts Ferrari’s new electronic power steering setup, so steering feel might be rather different to the hydraulic assistance of the F12. A revised version of the four-wheel-steering system seen on the F12tdf is likewise added. understood as online short Wheelbase 2.0, Ferrari declares that the revised system enhances the agility of the handling in corners without sacrificing high-speed stability.