"Ferrari hasn't shied away from leveraging cutting-edge technology in the development of its latest models, but the company also understands the value of a good throwback. As the successor to the 812 Superfast, the 12Cilindri boasts clever performance technologies, like a sophisticated active aero system and a four-wheel steering system that can manage each corner independently to enhance response, but it's ultimately an homage to the heady days of late '60s luxury grand touring."
"The exterior styling takes obvious inspiration from the 365 GTB Daytona, while its lack of all-wheel drive, turbocharging, and electric assistance bucks trends that have become nearly inescapable in modern performance cars. Instead, Ferrari has deliberately prioritized the core principles that have defined its most enduring GT icons: elegant design, a meticulously engineered chassis, and a sensational naturally aspirated V12,"
Nearly 80 years after the 125 S debuted and won races in 1947, Ferrari continues its V12 lineage with the 12Cilindri Spider. The 12Cilindri is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive grand tourer inspired by late-1960s designs such as the 365 GTB Daytona. It pairs a 6.5 L dry-sump naturally aspirated V12 making 819 hp and a 9,500 rpm redline with modern performance systems including sophisticated active aero and independent four-wheel steering. Ferrari purposely avoids all-wheel drive, turbocharging, and hybrid assistance to emphasize elegant design, chassis engineering, and visceral engine character, positioning the car as a high-cost, passion-driven GT.
Read at Ars Technica
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