The Official Ferrari 812 SUPERFAST pictures thread | Page 108 | FerrariChat

The Official Ferrari 812 SUPERFAST pictures thread

Discussion in 'F12/812' started by dcmetro, Feb 16, 2017.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. Garretto

    Garretto F1 Veteran

    Sep 3, 2003
    5,075
    Bilbao, Spain
    Full Name:
    Rodolfo Di Pietro
    #2676 Garretto, Jul 3, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Honestly, to me it looked the same as in pictures. Proportions are good, of course, as it's an F12 base beneath. Actually, my problem with the 812 is the side profile sculpted for no reason. Until recently, Ferraris have always had sculpted profiles but there was a sense of purpose, which now I believe they've lost. Now it's sculpting for the sake of sculpting.
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  2. MalibuGuy

    MalibuGuy F1 Veteran

    Sep 18, 2007
    5,890
    Ferrari has to address design and aero.

    The top speed which the 812 can reach necessitates a shape which will cut through the air and create stability and efficiency too.

    I don't know if that side vent is better than the F12 in terms of aero effect.
    But I doubt it carries a significant aero penalty.

    Now the other factor is aesthetics. For many this is what makes or breaks a Ferrari.
    Some argue that visual beauty is more important than everything else. Just look at the threads filled with discussions about paint, leather, and trim. The TM program has become hugely popular.

    Funny thing is that before Ferrari knew much about aero, they instinctively thought a beautiful shape would be fast.
     
  3. MalibuGuy

    MalibuGuy F1 Veteran

    Sep 18, 2007
    5,890
    And a big thank you for all the nice pictures!!!
     
  4. Samui

    Samui Rookie

    Nov 18, 2015
    40
    Germany
    I had asked my dealer who was also present to check with Ferrari on the exact color of the grey one driven (not the one on the display) and he confimed it is ferro met. Now I am confused ...
     
  5. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 6, 2004
    18,044
    ON
    Full Name:
    CH
    #2680 of2worlds, Jul 4, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Seeing the nice natural appearing pictures taken by Garretto the 812 #2 does have the dark appearance typical of silverstone. Grigio Ferro is a lighter shade that sometimes takes on a brownish tone as seen in the second picture.
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  6. Samui

    Samui Rookie

    Nov 18, 2015
    40
    Germany
    Thanks a lot, probably my dealer mixed up the two vars, the driven (#2) is silverstone and the displayed ferro, then it would fit with most comments.
     
  7. Garretto

    Garretto F1 Veteran

    Sep 3, 2003
    5,075
    Bilbao, Spain
    Full Name:
    Rodolfo Di Pietro
    Sorry but the one in display is not Ferro either. There wasn't any Ferro 812s in Hockenheim.
     
  8. KenU

    KenU Formula Junior

    Oct 14, 2004
    543
    Planet Earth
    Full Name:
    Ken
    I've already placed my order for an 812, coming-out of a McLaren 650S Spider and, prior to my 812 order, was excited about the 650's replacement UNTIL I saw its redesign. Not a fan at all! But it certainly holds its own in this video up against an 812. Enjoy!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93YeR2f0w_c#t=268.6533333333333
     
  9. F12KID

    F12KID F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Nov 27, 2013
    2,578
    #2684 F12KID, Jul 4, 2017
    Last edited: Jul 4, 2017


    The key guy I encountered at Hungaroring knew 2/5 of f&@k all about the colours and was astonished that I knew all the colours without needing to check....lol....
     
  10. Hoagers

    Hoagers Karting

    Dec 4, 2016
    166
    I've already placed my order for an 812, coming-out of a McLaren 650S Spider and, prior to my 812 order, was excited about the 650's replacement UNTIL I saw its redesign. Not a fan at all! But it certainly holds its own in this video up against an 812. Enjoy!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93Ye....6533333333333

    You do know that's a video game NOT real life right?
     
  11. Scraggy

    Scraggy Formula 3

    Apr 2, 2012
    2,068
    England
    Full Name:
    Scraggy
    Is it ? Had me fooled looks so real.
     
  12. KenU

    KenU Formula Junior

    Oct 14, 2004
    543
    Planet Earth
    Full Name:
    Ken
    Uh, no! Not born in the gamer generation and now busted! Thanks to you, I now realize how old I am and how technologically challenged my brain really is!!!!
     
  13. deltona

    deltona Formula 3

    Aug 7, 2009
    1,386
    UK
    Full Name:
    Justin
    Haha! Reminds me of when was at a dealership asking questions about cars in stock, specs colours etc. The salesman asked me why I knew so much and if I was actually a mystery shopper. :)
     
  14. dcmetro

    dcmetro F1 Veteran

    Nov 27, 2007
    9,048
    Paris , France
    Full Name:
    Olivier
    Salesmen and enthusiasts are two completely different breeds, I noticed that in many différent fields.

    The salesman wants to sell, the enthusiast wants to know.

    Enthusiasts are not great salesmen. Their passion makes them forget the main goal : selling to make money.
     
  15. deltona

    deltona Formula 3

    Aug 7, 2009
    1,386
    UK
    Full Name:
    Justin
    ....and Grey Enthusiasts are a completely different beast altogether. A salesmans worst nightmare!
     
  16. dcmetro

    dcmetro F1 Veteran

    Nov 27, 2007
    9,048
    Paris , France
    Full Name:
    Olivier
    :bow:
     
  17. dmark1

    dmark1 F1 World Champ
    BANNED Owner

    Feb 26, 2008
    11,439
    Americas Team Headquarters
    Full Name:
    Mark
    Sorry but with that rear end it should be called "..Superugly"

    Kim Kardashian will love it.
     
  18. Hoagers

    Hoagers Karting

    Dec 4, 2016
    166
    You mean Kanya would love it... I don't find the 812's rear end ugly anymore than I do the fillopian tube F12 but yes I do find KK's atrociously unbearable.
     
  19. MalibuGuy

    MalibuGuy F1 Veteran

    Sep 18, 2007
    5,890
    The 812 looks great in a bright silver paint such as AN.

    Any ideas for other 'special' silver paint?
     
  20. dcmetro

    dcmetro F1 Veteran

    Nov 27, 2007
    9,048
    Paris , France
    Full Name:
    Olivier
    Abu Dhabi
     
  21. simsko

    simsko F1 Rookie

    Feb 5, 2012
    3,635
    #2696 simsko, Jul 4, 2017
    Last edited: Jul 4, 2017
    Wait until you see it in real life. It looks pretty good as the pictures don't capture the depth of how the rear lines come together with the focal point being the spoiler and the way the rear lights tuck in under it. I was a skeptic until I saw it.

    From the pics on the previous page, it looks really good in blue.

    From this angle it looks like a cleaner version of the f12: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWGbdjBDI_a/?tagged=812superfast

    Can't say I am a fan of the carbon rear and side skirt: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWHNxhmhnbx/?tagged=f12tdf&hl=en Looks too track/less gt.
     
  22. F2003-GA

    F2003-GA F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 2, 2003
    13,376
    Sunbelt
    Full Name:
    Bro
    Hey Ken are you located in USA or somewhere else ? :)
     
  23. ingegnere

    ingegnere F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 12, 2004
    5,566
    Montreal
    #2698 ingegnere, Jul 4, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    I really thought and hoped that the design would grow on me - no luck.

    Imagine a Liberty Walk (or similar) F12 - it wouldn't look far from this. Now imagine the comments...
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  24. KenU

    KenU Formula Junior

    Oct 14, 2004
    543
    Planet Earth
    Full Name:
    Ken
    USA
     
  25. deltona

    deltona Formula 3

    Aug 7, 2009
    1,386
    UK
    Full Name:
    Justin
    +1 saw it in the flesh for the first time on a Lusso and it looked great, more like a darker platinum silver.
     

Share This Page