The 812 is slowly starting to build a reputation unlike any other “regular” front end V12.
This is Ferrari’s widowmaker – if we’re all really, really honest with ourselves 800hp from an NA Ferrari V12 is both totally unreasonable, while simultaneously managing to be about as good as it gets. While it may not be the greatest sounding car from stock (see our other 812 blog post), it is guaranteed to do it’s best to compress you brain into the back of your skull.
The one thing we commonly hear from owner’s is that it looks like it’s wearing stilts, almost like a one of the Safari version of the Porsche 911 and we’re inclined to agree…
This is what we affectionately refer to as “the lowest common denominator” stance – Ferrari need to globally homologate a car, so rather than pushing the limits and individualising models depending on localised homologation regulations they simply take the most stringent of regulations and build the cars to meet that spec…but fear not, we have the solution!
Ignoring the additional carbon fibre elements (available through us, of course) the first thing that strikes you about the second 812 is the fact that it looks squat, wide and angry. This looks like a coiled snake, the stock car looks like Bambi.
The more eagle eyed amongst you might have noticed that the car is not only lower, it also has a set of absolutely beautiful wheels on it – these in particular are the Novitec NF9 finished in brushed gunmetal.
Where the original car featured 20 inch wheels front and rear, the car now has 21 inch wheels on the front and 22 inch wheels at the rear. The reason we recommend fitting the lowering springs along with the wheels is simple, fitting larger wheels to a car which is already “gappy” and which already looks “underwheeled” has the effect of raising the car up even further
Without the lowering springs the car will look like a roller skate – large wheels with a detached body suspended above it.
A lot of people worry about the ride quality being compromised, in reality you will only notice a difference in the behaviour of the suspension under extreme load – if you’re launching the car the nose will pitch up far less than stock, likewise if you properly stomp on the anchors the nose will dive far less than stock.
These springs are not merely an aesthetic modification, they are primarily a performance upgrade – we wouldn’t recommend anything else for an 800hp, 200mph+ Ferrari.
Looking to learn more about the 812 and Novitec’s options? Check out our latest guide detailing the whole catalogue on offer…