Eagle-eyed CarAdvice contributor Derek Fung has
spotted Ferrari testing a variant of the Ferrari 812 Superfast on the streets
of New York City this morning. On first glance, the vehicle in these images
appears to be a bog standard 812 Superfast wearing a funky camouflage, which
could indicate that it’s undergoing homologation testing for the US market.
But, the vehicle could also be testing new
technology for the brand and could be the initial basis for the confirmed
Ferrari SUV. In a press conference at the New York Stock Exchange in October,
Marchionne said the company is “dead serious” about what it calls an “FUV” model
– short for ‘Ferrari Utility Vehicle’.
The new sports crossover will be the sole four-door
offering in the company’s line-up, though it will be produced in limited
numbers to ensure it stays exclusive.
Looking closer at parts of the stuck on camouflage,
it’s clear that the car is red beneath the skin, with the wrap sitting on top
of the paint. Whether this is just a homologation vehicle for the US market, or
the early signs of Ferrari’s SUV product, it’s great to see Ferrari using the
bustling streets of New York City for testing.
Cr : CarAdvice
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