(February 27th, 2020) Ferrari officially released its latest sports lineup with Ferrari 812 GTS and F8 Spider in Korea. Ferrari hosted the open-house event showcasing 812 GTS and F8 Spider at the Ferrari Showroom in Seoul on February 27th.
Two hard top models were exhibited at the showroom. First, the 812 GTS is Ferrari’s new car 50 years after the last spider in the Ferrari range to sport a front-mounted V12. It hails a triumphant return for a model type that has played a pivotal role in the marque’s history.
This car is the spider version of the 812 Superfast, from which it takes both its specifications and performance, most notably the power unit which, thanks to its ability to unleash a massive 800 cv at 8500 rpm, is the most powerful engine in its class.
As on the 812 Superfast, these performance levels were achieved in part by optimising the engine design and in part by innovations, such as the use of a 350 bar direct injection system, and the control system for the variable geometry inlet tracts, developed on naturally-aspirated F1 engines. These systems allowed the increase in displacement to 6.5 litres to be exploited to maximise power output while retaining excellent pick-up even at low revs.
It sets a new benchmark in terms of exclusivity as well as performance. Sporting 800 cv V12, it is not merely the most powerful production spider on the market, but also the most versatile, thanks to its retractable hard top(RHT), a unique feature in this segment which also guarantees a larger boot capacity.
Based on the berlinetta, the design of the 812 GTS echoes the formal language and proportions of Ferrari’s front-engine V12 without altering either its exterior dimensions or interior space and comfort, therefore it represents the perfect marriage of sportiness and elegance.
In addition, the retractable hard top, which opens in just 14 seconds at speeds of up to 45 km/h, does not impinge upon the interior dimensions, thus maintaining the donor car’s roomy cockpit. The electric rear screen, which acts as a wind-stop, makes the car truly useable with the top down while, with the top up, it can be left open to allow occupants to continue to luxuriate in the naturally-aspirated V12’s unique soundtrack.
As a result, the 812 GTS reaches the same performance as the coupé version with the top up and, at the same time, ensures maximum passenger comfort with the roof down. Its overall performance levels are very close to those of 812 Superfast, with 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 3 seconds and 0-200 km/h in just 8,3 seconds. The Ferrari 812 GTS’s maximum speed is the same as berlinetta’s: 340 km/h.
The other hero, the F8 Spider is the drop-top version of the F8 Tributo. Its engine is the most successful mid-rear-mounted V8 in Ferrari’s history as the development of the V8 that won the “International Engine of the Year Award” for four consecutive years (2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) and that was also selected as the best engine of the last two decades. The 3902 cc unit unleashes 720 cv at 8,000 rpm and also has an impressive specific power output of 185 cv/l. Its maximum torque is now higher at all engine speeds, peaking at 770 Nm at 3,250 rpm.
The F8 Spider’s greatest achievement is that it unleashes its power instantaneously with zero turbo lag, whilst retaining V8’s unique and very special soundtrack. This astonishing performance and the car’s disarmingly effortless handling were made possible by integrating a series of innovative, track-derived aero solutions into its design.
It was designed in parallel with the F8 Tributo and features the Prancing Horse’s compact and efficient RHT. It has a strong personality of its own through an even sportier design clearly inspired by the car’s advanced aerodynamics. Especially, the engine cover is one of this car’s most distinctive characteristics. The manta-like look of the cover is created by a central spine that starts from the rear screen and disappears under the wing of the blown spoiler, following the air flows themselves.
This new car replaces the 488 Spider and improves on all aspects of its specifications. Aside from the fact that its engine delivers an extra 50 cv, the new Ferrari is 20 kg lighter than its predecessor. It is significantly more aerodynamically efficient too and features the new 6.1 version of the Side Slip Angle Control system.
Consequently, the F8 Spider sets a new benchmark for the “en plein air” sports car in terms of usable performance and exceptional handling, providing an incredibly rewarding driving experience. In fact, it excels in merging handling dynamics with surprising in-car comfort. Thus, this Ferrari spider combines the characteristics of the most lauded 8-cylinder engine in history with unparalleled driving pleasure.
“I am pleased to introduce 812 GTS and F8 Spider in Korea. These spider models are especially made for the passionate drivers looking for driving pleasure and pure open-top driving emotion. With these new cars, greater lineup will provide drivers with more diverse options and driving enjoyment” said Dieter Knechtel, President, Ferrari Far East & Middle East.
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