812 VS Rumors

Interesting. I was offered a post spider but didn’t make this cut. Had the SF and now a very early GTS. Bummer. Figured I wasn’t top but was hoping I was on the edge of vip. I will have to look on w envy

 

That was indeed the case for the F60 America and J50 limited editions. Only 10 of them as announced have been produced. No more no less.
Let’s see what’s going to be for the Monza and the 812VS.

 

OFFICIAL 812 IMOLA PICTURE JUST RELEASED

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Well I guess the criteria might vary slightly based on each region. My dealer told me that 5 cars were def. needed + one of them must be a limited edition. I agree, that involvement (attending events, racing, corso pilota), history (since when you buy Ferraris), loyalty (flipping or collecting), relationship (with dealership and sales team) all matter in the allocation process. But what I am saying is, you can be a Challenge Racing driver, attend every event, be best friends with the dealer, own a 488 Pista Piloti and it is simply not enough to receive a VS allocation. Owning 5 cars including a limited is literally only like passing the entry exam. After that you are thrown on a list with others who have the same or greater ownership. Only then the selection process starts. You are compared to the others by assessing involvement, your potential on buying new future models etc. etc. It is crucial for the dealer to be careful in selecting clients because if he does not allocate the car to someone who truly believes he deserves it they might lose a very valuable customer for the future who might change dealerships or never buy anything from the again. The dealer in combination with the factory committee makes the final decision on names.

 

Hahaha - at first I thought, “surely it can’t be that plain and uninspiring after all the renders and chat here”. Then I looked at the date on my calendar


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Assetto Fiorano 2.0 confirmed as well, now with Ala Gigante™ (huge wing) technology...improved downforce and "bragging rights"

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I guess the F1 all sounded a bit muted when you have helmet and earplugs on...there was once I forgot to put on earplugs and it was simply too loud on the straight. (F2007). I actually prefer to hear them from the pit as they fly past the straight than actually in the car. V10s are the ultimate thunder gods of course. Just got one. Can't wait to compare them to the V8s.

 

My inside source finally showed me the complete car this morning, after stopping at my home during the usual test drive around Maranello (as he is a Ferrari official test driver). He parked inside my garage and we together removed the camo: a real monster came out in all its beauty. The rear is a mix between the SF90 assetto Fiorano and the 250 GTO. The front has the carbon insert/livery exactly like drawed by ISOT fchat member. Only one exhaust tip each side, (almost) squared shape. The trunk cover is like the leaked image of the light blue and yellow car, but with six holes and not only four. Standard 812 SF lights, front and rear, but very aggressive shape with many outside carbon fiber details, new dash. But the best is under the rear (and front) lid: 4WD, 4WS, a second engine fitted to the rear diff/gearbox (and driven by two EGT) is concealed in the trunk and will add 300 extra HP for a total amount of 1150 Hp (850 + 300). Active ground effect through two big fans (in the trunk) generates 1000 lbs (450 kg) of downforce starting from 100 mph and can be disconnected on the straight for top speed and overtakes. Top speed is 250 MPH (400 km/h), 0-62 MPH time is 2.3 s. Weight is 200 lbs (90 kg) less than the 812 SF. I was allowed to do a small test drive (after reinstalling the camo): man, what a beast! It reminds me the sensation I had when I tested the Eurofighter Typhoon in full afterburner scramble mode last year: that was funny, as it happend exactly one year ago, April 1, 2020...

ciao

 

How long til some or all of this last post comes back as fact ?

 

Very funny!

 

Thank you: the April fool (pesce d'Aprile, in Italian) is always funny. But this year It could be only a 50% April fool...

ciao

 

Which 50%?

 

We will learn it within April

Ciao

 

I'd say styling, 4WS and weight reduction are spot on.

 

Even though that's a fool I think you aren't far from reality... IMO they will want to say goobye to the pure NA V12 with a great top speed. I genuinely can't wait to discover what's happening at the back!

 

Not know a listed company it would be securities fraud

 

i confirm that this is not a 100% April fool

 

I agree with you and already imagine myself driving Ferraris last N/A V12 Aperta all the way down from the Cote d’Azur to Portofino.... with an open top on a cozy summernight.

if you look for a limited version you can track, get a 488 GT/Modificata.

best of both worlds.

 

If it’s only 50%~ is it the front 50 or the rear 50%?
Or is it the middle 50 or 25% at each end?
The possibilities are endless...as are the posts on this topic-
It’s what makes FerrariChat fun where fact meets fiction and opinions can carry the day!


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As today is April 2, I can say that it was all and only an April fool. I know in person three Ferrari test drivers (Benuzzi, Guidetti and Montorsi), but they are all retired and none of them ever drove the 812VS. I visited the Grosseto Italian Airbase where there is the 4th figther wing equipped with the Eurofighter Typhoon that carries the Prancing Horse on the tail, but I tested the plane only in this way here below...

ciaooooooooo!

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You... [Cheek pinching, De Niro Style]

 

This just popped up on insta... VSA Mule ?

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If I’m not mistaken that’s Dan Jewett’s car. Mackenzie allowed him a used Ferrari only so he contacted the factory and asked them to make him a new car that looked used...win, win! Shame you missed out DC

 

...if it’s not that ( ), it doesn’t look like a VSA mule either. All of the VS mules seem to have had the large exhaust box?