Ferrari looks to be developing a hardcore,
track-focused variant of the 812 Superfast with a prototype recently spied
testing at the company’s Fiorano circuit. Considering that GTO and tdf versions
of the 599 and F12 have launched in the past, it’s only a matter of time before
a flagship variant of the 812 Superfast is also released. Just what the potent
812 model will be called remains a mystery.
Users over at the Ferrari Chat forums have
suggested that the car will be called the Ferrari 812 VS, Italian for ‘Versione
Speciale.’ In all likelihood, the car will follow the Italian car
manufacturer’s familiar formula of more power, less weight, and improved
aerodynamics.
The car will undoubtedly continue to be
powered by a naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine delivering somewhere in
the region of 810-850 hp. That should make it an absolute weapon and in this
video, it certainly has a unique tone compared to the current 812 Superfast.
Improvements can also be expected to be made to the transmission to allow for
faster shifts and improved response.
On the weight front, a host of carbon
fiber parts, potentially including similar carbon fiber wheels to the 488
Pista, will ensure the 812 VS is lighter than the regular model. We also expect
to see aggressive new bodywork complete with a custom front splitter, side
skirts, and rear diffuser.
