Naza Italia has launched the Ferrari 812 Superfast
in Malaysia arrives here five months
after making its official debut in Geneva. It’s priced at RM 1,578,800,
excluding duty and customisation options.
Styling changes to the exterior are led by a brand
new bumper, which integrate the active brake duct intakes seen on the F12 near
the honeycomb mesh grille, as well as full LED headlights. New heat extractors
– which eliminates the need for the central extractor as seen on the F12’s hood
– also make their way on.
The bodywork also gets revisions, with
more muscular wheelarches a new engine cover and a fresh double tail light
assembly. Completing the transformation on the 1,525 kg offering is a new rear
bumper.
The changes aren’t just limited to visuals.
Aerodynamics on the new car, which features a 47:53 front/rear weight ratio –
have been improved compared to the F12, with downforce increased by 10%. The
812 Superfast is dressed in a new red shade called Rosso SettantAnni.
Translated, it means “red 70” in English, essentially providing a direct nod to
the automaker’s 70th anniversary.
Inside, the Superfast gets a newly-styled dashboard
and air-conditioning vents as well as new seats that are designed to be
sportier while providing better ergonomics. Other new bits include a
multi-function steering wheel and a passenger display screen similar to that
found in the GTC4Lusso.
The 812 Superfast is powered by a new 6.5 litre
naturally-aspirated V12 offering 800 PS at 8,500 rpm and 718 Nm at
7,000 rpm, with 80% of the torque available from 3,500 rpm. In terms of overall
numbers, that’s an improvement over the 770 hp and 705 Nm available from the
6.3 litre V12 unit on the F12tdf.
The mill is paired with a F1 DCT seven-speed
dual-clutch gearbox that is said offer shorter shifting times, and performance
figures include a 0-100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds and a 340 km/h top speed.
Novelties include an electric power steering (the car is the first Ferrari to
have it), Side Slip Control (SSC) 5, ESP 9.1 premium and the second iteration
of the automaker’s Virtual Short Wheelbase (PCV) four-wheel steering assistance
system that was first seen on the F12tdf.