Open-top V12-powered supercar without production limits returns after several decades of absence.
But Ferrari had convertibles with V12…
That’s right, if you count all those limited-edition models like F60 America, Superamerica, SA Aperta and so forth.
But the 812 GTS, according to Ferrari, marks the return of a series-production drop-top powered by a V12 engine placed up front. The last one was the 365 GTS4 of the late 60s.
The 812 GTS is basically a roadster version of the 812 Superfast coupe and uses the same 800hp 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine. Likewise, the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic driving the rear wheels is the same.
Like in the just-announced mid-engine F8 Spider, the 812 GTS has a folding hard-top that can open or close in 14sec at speeds of no more than 45kph.
It’s definitely slower than the Superfast…
That’s difficult to say because Ferrari has been a little vague with the figures it stated in the press release for its circa-30 million exotic.
While the 812 Superfast goes from 0-100kph in 2.9sec, Ferrari says the 812 GTS will do it in “under 3.0sec”. The 812 GTS might be a fraction slower given that it weighs 1,600kg, 75kg more than the 812 Superfast.
Even so, the 812 GTS is a seriously quick front-engine convertible. Even the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante can’t match the Ferrari with its 725hp 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 and 3.5sec 0-100kph acceleration time.
