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Large-displacement sports cars have always been the "Dream Car" of many performance fans, but with the regulatory constraints in various parts of the world, such models have become more and more distant from us. Recently, overseas media exposed a set of spy photos of the Ferrari 812 high-performance version, which was named 812 GTO. According to overseas media, the model may be Ferrari's last GT sports car with a front-mounted V12 engine.
Judging from the recently released spy photos, the new car will use a redesigned aerodynamic kit, the rear diffuser shape is more exaggerated, and the body has added more hidden air ducts to bring better heat dissipation.
It is reported that the 812 GTO's curb weight will also be further optimized, compared with the current 1525 kg weight is lighter. There will also be some adjustments in motivation. The 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine has a maximum power of 800 hp, matches a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and continues the rear-drive layout. For reference, the Ferrari 812 Superfast has an acceleration time of 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, and the 812 GTO will be faster.
Although this is probably the last GT sports car to use the front-mounted V12, this V12 engine will not leave us for the time being. According to the news previously revealed by Ferrari's chief technology officer Michael Leiters, this engine may solve the constraints of emissions and other aspects by increasing the electric motor, and is expected to be installed on Ferrari's first SUV - Purosangue. But for performance enthusiasts, a V12 SUV is probably far less authentic than a GT sports car.