2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri Gallops Into PH With 819 Horses

The long wait for the select few is over. The Ferrari 12Cilindri has finally arrived in the Philippines about a year after making its global debut. The 12Cilindri is the successor to the 812 Superfast, continuing a long line of V12 front-engined grand tourers (GT) hailing from Maranello.

Even if you don’t speak Italian, you probably have a clue about where the 12Cilindri name came from. Pronounced as doh-dichee (twelve) and chill-in-dree (cylinders), which literally translates to twelve cylinders, the name refers to what’s lurking under its very long hood. That would be a twelve-cylinder engine whose cylinders are arranged in a V, hence V12. The V12 has always served as the pinnacle engine in Ferrari’s GT lineup, and as the world heads toward an era of electrification, this is an engine that’s worth the celebration.

That 6.5-liter V12, which doesn’t come with any form of forced induction such as turbocharging, means that it has a sound that’s unadulterated and exceptionally pure. Part of that is achieved through its very high redline of 9,500 rpm, which was made possible through the use of titanium con rods that reduce rotational mass by 40 percent compared to traditional steel con rods. The pistons are made out of aluminum alloy, which is accompanied by a lightweight and rebalanced crankshaft. Finally, the F1-derived steel valvetrain sliding finger followers have Diamond-Like-Carbon coating as a way to reduce the coefficient of friction in the engine itself.

Thanks to these measures, the 6.5-liter V12 now produces 819 horsespower and 678 Nm of torque, driving just the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This is enough for the Ferrari 12Cilindri to sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds, while 0-200 km/h happens in just 7.9 seconds. Its top speed is 340 km/h. These aforementioned figures are for the coupe, however. The Spider version is 0.5 seconds slower to 100 km/h and 0.3 seconds to 200 km/h, though the top speed remains the same. Blame the Spider’s 60 kg weight penalty, though to be fair, that’s a small weight gain compared to how other automakers would create convertible versions of its supercars.

fsdfgsdfsdfsdfdsfOf course, in a Ferrari, control is just as important as power and sound, and with that, the 12Cilindri comes with four-wheel independent steering as standard. A choice of Michelin Pilot Sport S5 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport tires are available in the 12Cilindri. The 12Cilindri also uses brake-by-wire, just like in the  SF90 Stradale and 296. Slide Slip Control 8.0 (SSC 8.0) is also fitted to this GT, which allows the driver to adjust how much the 12Cilindri will slip when going through corners. The system is now able to estimate tire-road grip when steering, allowing the 12Cilindri to electronically learn real-time grip levels.

Design, of course, forms a huge, emotional factor in every Ferrari, and with the 12Cilindri, they’ve been able to achieve a level of beauty and composure never before seen in their lineup of twelve-cylinder GTs. Whereas past models like the 812 Superfast and F12Berlinetta had sharp lines and aggressive creases, the 12Cilindri looks more flamboyant yet cleaner to look at. The lines are cleaner and more simple, with the main LED headlights being visually connected by a black trim piece. The line of the LED daytime running lights strikes through the wheel arches and goes past the front fenders, creating a unique look.

The cleaner lines also hide a lot of clever aerodynamic tricks. There are three pairs of vortex generators installed beneath the front end, while louvers have been carved out behind the front wheels as a way to reduce overpressure inside the engine bay. The underbody has been optimized to maximize vertical load generation, and at the rear, there are aerodynamic flaps that deploy to increase its downforce.

While the exterior is clean and minimalist, the interior of the Ferrari 12Cilindri is very high-tech and cutting-edge yet still luxurious. There are loads of Alcantara or leather surfaces, depending on how you spec your vehicle. There are also three screens: a 15.6-inch display for the driver, a 10.25-inch main infotaiment system, and an 8.8-inch passenger’s side display. Though we know that the 6.5-liter V12 engine sounds amazing, but those who still want to be spoiled by a great sound system can opt for a 15-speaker Burmester surround sound system.

Interested in the Ferrari12Cilindri? That’s what Velocita Motors, Inc. is here for. #2 Columbia St., Northeast Greenhills, 2nd District, San Juan, Metro Manila.