The 812 Competizione A is a special, limited-edition car with a Targa top, celebrating Ferrari’s history of amazing open-top cars. This car combines over 70 years of Ferrari’s race track experience. It’s designed to be the perfect mix of speed, beauty, and usefulness. Ferrari fans and collectors will love it for its top-notch engineering and great driving experience.

Engine Power

The highlight of this car is its upgraded 65° V12 engine, the most powerful in a Ferrari road car with 830 horsepower and a max rev of 9,500 rpm. This engine has been enhanced with advanced materials and redesigned key components, a special valve timing system, and a new exhaust, boosting its performance significantly. Additionally, the Ferrari 812 Competizione A boasts an impressive top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h) and can accelerate from zero to a hundred in just 2.85 seconds, making it not only powerful but also incredibly fast.

Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC)

Big improvements have been made to the engine's distribution and cylinder heads. The cams are coated with diamond-like carbon (DLC), a tough material used in Ferrari’s Formula 1 cars. This coating helps move the valves smoothly. The engine’s power is boosted at all speeds thanks to a system that changes the length of the intake tracts, making the engine more efficient.

V12 Engine Details

830 horsepower
9,500 rpm maximum speed
6,496 cc engine size
Unmistakable Sound
To keep the engine sounding great, even with a Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF), there's a new exhaust tailpipe. This change brings back the classic Ferrari engine sound, especially in the medium-high frequencies. The exhaust pipes are visible, showing off the car’s racing nature. A second set of resonators also improves the sound, blending the exhaust and intake noises perfectly.

Aerodynamics

The car's design is all about top-notch aerodynamics, with some of the most extreme shapes ever for a road car. Every part, from the air ducts to the tail, exhaust, rear screen, and front bumper, has been carefully designed for the best aerodynamics. The car has a special bridge element that acts like a wing, reducing drag. When the top is open, a flap in the windscreen and openings between the buttresses make the car comfortable and efficient. The car’s improved cornering speed required better brakes. The new front “Aero” caliper with an air intake helps keep the brakes cool, even during intense track use.

Design Features

Carbon Fiber Blade
The car’s bonnet features a carbon-fibre blade in a transverse groove. This not only looks cool but also helps with air flow to the engine. The front of the car looks powerful with a wide grille and prominent side brake intakes. The carbon-fibre splitter adds to the car’s strong, wide look, showing off its great road-holding ability.

Removable Top
The car looks low and sleek, thanks to the roof and windscreen design. The flying buttresses are lower than in the 812 Competizione. The carbon-fibre Targa top can be stored away easily. Even with the top off, the design looks seamless, thanks to the roll bars blending with the buttresses. This design lets you enjoy the car in any weather.

Vehicle Dynamics

The engine's immense power is matched with new dynamic controls for maximum fun. This includes a four-wheel independent steering system, enhancing agility and precision in corners and providing quick responses. Also, the car is lighter thanks to extensive use of carbon fibre. The rear axle has a new electronic system allowing each side to move independently. This improves performance, enhances front axle response, maintains grip, and manages the car’s sideways movement better.

Efforts to reduce weight were significant. The exterior uses a lot of carbon fiber. Engine weight savings come from titanium connecting rods, a lighter crankshaft, and a 12V lithium battery. Inside, the focus is on a lighter design with carbon finishes, technical fabrics, and less soundproofing.

The interior design stays close to the 812 Superfast, keeping the main layout of the dashboard and door panel, including the tuning fork design. A new door panel and the iconic gate on the central tunnel make the interior more modern and sporty, fitting the car’s racing spirit.

How Many Ferrari 812 Competizione Models are There?
If you’re looking for one of these models, you’ll find that they’re even more scarce than other Ferraris: only 1,598 Competizione models will be produced, with 999 812 Competiziones and 599 Aperta variants.

At the end of the Ferrari 812 Competizione A's story, it's worth noting its impressive specifications. The car weighs 1621 kg (3574 lbs), demonstrating its solid yet agile build. As for its size, it has a wheelbase of 107.09 inches (272.0 cm), a length of 195.51 inches (496.6 cm), a width of 77.6 inches (197.1 cm), and a height of 50.24 inches (127.6 cm). These dimensions contribute to its aerodynamic design, enhancing its performance and handling characteristics.

source: Ferrari