Under the hood, there’s likely a more powerful V12.
Ferrari 812 Superfast received a major update that reportedly brings back the GTO moniker. This is the first time the Ferrari 812 Superfast has been used since the debut of 599 GTO in 2010. These spy photos show the car in camouflage. However, there are some interesting details.
Overall, the proportions are the same as for the 812 Superfast. We are curious if the vents in the hood camouflage could be a design change that would improve airflow.
These changes appear to be more important at the back. Each corner has square-shaped exhaust pipes that emerge from the camo’s openings.
Spies have shown that Ferrari used a modified 812 Superfast to develop the new model. The coupe was covered with front fenders, and had a larger bodywork around the exhausts. A spy video also revealed that the lower portion of the rear was treated differently.
Rumours suggest that the 812 GTO could be the last Ferrari with a naturally-aspirated V12 engine. This setup is becoming more difficult to transport due to emission regulations in the world.
According to reports, the engine is still a 6.5-liter V12. The engine produces 789 horsepower (588 Kilowatts) and 533 pound-feet (718 Newton meters) in the 812 Superfast. This same mill produces 799 horsepower (596 kW), in the Monza SP1 or SP2. Ferrari could push the output to 800 hp (597kW) in the Monza SP1 and SP2. This would make the GTO truly special, especially if it is the last of the naturally aspirated V12.
Ferrari expects a busy 2021 due to the debut of The Purosangue crossover sometime in the year. The company would be wise to first showcase the 812 GTO, which is an iteration of the current product, and then shine the spotlight on the brand’s first crossover later in the year.