F12M - 812 Superfast?

F12M - 812 Superfast?

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adamjsmith

Original Poster:

71 posts

91 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Dealer just emailed me this

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/geneva-motor-show/...

Loving the new rear.

I already have money down.

Galsia

2,167 posts

189 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Have they turned the lights upside down? laugh

It looks like a parts-bin special.

Bunty Killa

517 posts

198 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Apparantely more powerful then a TDf and half the price

DarrenKMC

202 posts

101 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Loses some of the F12's elegance, certainly at the rear, but I think that is epic. Crap name though, just call it a Superfast or maybe the 812GTB etc but 812 Superfast isn't great IMO.

Behemoth

2,105 posts

130 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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DarrenKMC said:
Crap name though, just call it a Superfast or maybe the 812GTB etc but 812 Superfast isn't great IMO.
Nothing wrong with the name. They first used it in the 60s. I'd prefer one of those, though wink

DarrenKMC

202 posts

101 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Behemoth said:
Nothing wrong with the name. They first used it in the 60s. I'd prefer one of those, though wink
You and me both!

In the 50/60/70's though names such as Superfast and Lusso were used to differentiate the variants, for example we had 500 TR, 500 Mondial and others before the 500 Superfast came along. I'd just prefer them to either stick to the more recent way of naming the cars or if they want to delve into their history (and why not) use a similar method..... But lets face it, it really doesn't matter when you look at what they're producing right now!

SL550M

589 posts

109 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Lord have mercy, that looks spectacular!! So now I know what to do...

Step 1: Live on beans on toast for a year.
Step 2: Raid piggy bank
Step 3: Phone dealer and beg
Step 4: Trade-in my 599
Step 5: Drive my new 812 Superfast.....fast!

Easy-peasy. Thank you. Good night.

Yipper

5,964 posts

89 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Looks like a Honda NSX 2 from several angles. Dodgy name, like something a Chinese car company would label their next hot saloon. Ahm oot.

RamboLambo

4,843 posts

169 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Bet that would look real mean in matt black. Ideal for Batman

likesachange

2,630 posts

193 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Just wow.

As Rambo said in a dark colour like grey or black it would look so menacing... Superb..

Is this classed as GT car?? its all abit confusing these days as no doubt it will be quicker and handle as well as the 488 but be more forgiving and comfy as a tourer?

seawise

2,144 posts

205 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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From what I understand, you best skip straight to step 3......i saw it last week at the factory and the photos don't do it justice.

SL550M said:
Lord have mercy, that looks spectacular!! So now I know what to do...

Step 1: Live on beans on toast for a year.
Step 2: Raid piggy bank
Step 3: Phone dealer and beg
Step 4: Trade-in my 599
Step 5: Drive my new 812 Superfast.....fast!

Easy-peasy. Thank you. Good night.

SL550M

589 posts

109 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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seawise said:
From what I understand, you best skip straight to step 3......i saw it last week at the factory and the photos don't do it justice.

SL550M said:
Lord have mercy, that looks spectacular!! So now I know what to do...

Step 1: Live on beans on toast for a year.
Step 2: Raid piggy bank
Step 3: Phone dealer and beg
Step 4: Trade-in my 599
Step 5: Drive my new 812 Superfast.....fast!

Easy-peasy. Thank you. Good night.
Step 3 duly initiated! smile

Seawise...Out of interest, which colours did you see it in?

seawise

2,144 posts

205 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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There was only one car in the launch new red as per press photos - the other was a static styling model in grey. Not sure the red really suited the car, but that's entirely subjective.

_Leg_

2,798 posts

210 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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st name, sounds better, doesn't it always, in Italian though.

Hmm, do I or don't I swap the F12 for one?

The rear is a bit of a mess though. Too much going on.

Im at the Geneva show in a couple of weeks so I can have a proper look then.

vanquish spirit

234 posts

198 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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This could be me my first Ferrari. I nearly , so nearly left Aston for the F12 then they announced the TdF. I tried to get an order. Forget it. So I gave up and concluded that I did not want an F12 anymore when the TdF was out there. Now this, 812 Superfast ( for those not in the know, an old Feza name from the 60s). It looks awesome and no doubt will be more than any mortal can handle. I can not find anywhere to use the nearly 600 BHP of my Vanquish let alone the additional horses under this beauty. But what colour should I go for? I have been told big Ferraris should not be in Rosso. So, Tour do France blue I reckon or silver / grey. Any press driven one yet?

MDL111

6,895 posts

176 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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vanquish spirit said:
This could be me my first Ferrari. I nearly , so nearly left Aston for the F12 then they announced the TdF. I tried to get an order. Forget it. So I gave up and concluded that I did not want an F12 anymore when the TdF was out there. Now this, 812 Superfast ( for those not in the know, an old Feza name from the 60s). It looks awesome and no doubt will be more than any mortal can handle. I can not find anywhere to use the nearly 600 BHP of my Vanquish let alone the additional horses under this beauty. But what colour should I go for? I have been told big Ferraris should not be in Rosso. So, Tour do France blue I reckon or silver / grey. Any press driven one yet?
I would go for a dark blue with dark blue (tdf certainly sounds like a good idea or maybe Pozzi) and dark grey interior with grey stitching (possibly a leather alcantara mix) No shields, brake calipers in silver. No interior carbon. Possibly get the tdf rims in silver if they fit. I personally would also want harnesses, but doubt they will offer them on a standard car.

Alternatively maybe Vinaccia exterior

Don't think the press will have driven it prior to the official Geneva reveal

SL550M

589 posts

109 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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MDL111 said:
vanquish spirit said:
This could be me my first Ferrari. I nearly , so nearly left Aston for the F12 then they announced the TdF. I tried to get an order. Forget it. So I gave up and concluded that I did not want an F12 anymore when the TdF was out there. Now this, 812 Superfast ( for those not in the know, an old Feza name from the 60s). It looks awesome and no doubt will be more than any mortal can handle. I can not find anywhere to use the nearly 600 BHP of my Vanquish let alone the additional horses under this beauty. But what colour should I go for? I have been told big Ferraris should not be in Rosso. So, Tour do France blue I reckon or silver / grey. Any press driven one yet?
I would go for a dark blue with dark blue (tdf certainly sounds like a good idea or maybe Pozzi) and dark grey interior with grey stitching (possibly a leather alcantara mix) No shields, brake calipers in silver. No interior carbon. Possibly get the tdf rims in silver if they fit. I personally would also want harnesses, but doubt they will offer them on a standard car.

Alternatively maybe Vinaccia exterior

Don't think the press will have driven it prior to the official Geneva reveal
Vinaccia is a good call. Almost bought a 599 HGTE in that colour, ex-Anthony Bamford as I recall. Looked stunning....but bottled it after the wife put doubts in my head.

Juno

4,481 posts

248 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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How Much ?

MDL111

6,895 posts

176 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Juno said:
How Much ?
I'd guess a little more than a F12 - probably same difference as FF to GTC4

DeltonaS

3,707 posts

137 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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SL550M said:
Lord have mercy, that looks spectacular!! So now I know what to do...

Step 1: Live on beans on toast for a year.
Step 2: Raid piggy bank
Step 3: Phone dealer and beg
Step 4: Trade-in my 599
Step 5: Drive my new 812 Superfast.....fast!

Easy-peasy. Thank you. Good night.
Or just "settle" with an F12 Berlinetta, which looks far more elegant and 740hp is more than enough on two driven rear wheels....