Ferrari 12Cilindri

2026 FERRARI 12CILINDRI SPIDER — UNITED KINGDOM SPECIFICATION

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

The 12Cilindri Spider is powered by the F140HD naturally aspirated 65-degree V12 with dry-sump lubrication, displacing 6,496 cc on a 94 mm x 78 mm bore and stroke. It produces 830 cv at 9,250 rpm and 678 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm, revs to 9,500 rpm and runs a 13.5:1 compression ratio, giving a specific output of 128 cv per litre. Power figures are quoted on 98 RON petrol and include a 5 cv dynamic ram effect. Titanium con-rods, a lighter crankshaft and DLC-coated valve components reduce reciprocating mass so the engine can rev this high, while variable geometry inlet tracts continuously vary intake length against the firing intervals to fill the torque curve. Aspirated Torque Shaping alters the maximum torque available by gear. Drive goes to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch F1 gearbox whose shorter lower ratios deliver 12 percent more torque at the wheels than previous V12 applications.

CHASSIS, STEERING AND BRAKES

The chassis and bodyshell are all-aluminium, with a wheelbase 20 mm shorter than the 812 GTS and a 47.8 percent front / 52.2 percent rear weight distribution. Braking is by a brake-by-wire system with 398 x 223 x 38 mm front discs and 360 x 233 x 32 mm rear discs. Electronic control is by Side Slip Control 8.0, bringing together traction control, the electronic differential, the Slip Control Manettino, Virtual Short Wheelbase 3.0, Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer 2.0, electric power steering, a 6D dynamic sensor and ABS Evo, the last of which is active in every Manettino position. Tyres are Michelin in sizes developed specifically for this car: 275/35 ZR21 on 10.0J front rims and 315/35 ZR21 on 11.5J rears.

RETRACTABLE HARD TOP

The retractable hard top opens or closes in 14 seconds and can be operated at road speeds of up to 45 km/h, stowing beneath the rear tonneau without intruding on the 200-litre boot. The rear screen is electrically height-adjustable, which Ferrari states allows normal conversation with the roof down at speeds up to and beyond 200 km/h. An internal aerodynamic passage in the trim ahead of the buttresses reduces air recirculating in the cockpit.

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Length 4,733 mm, width 2,176 mm, height 1,292 mm, wheelbase 2,700 mm, front track 1,686 mm and rear track 1,645 mm. Dry weight is 1,620 kg with optional lightweight content, for a dry weight-to-power ratio of 1.95 kg/cv. Ferrari does not publish a kerb weight for this model, so none is stated here. Boot capacity is 200 litres and the fuel tank holds 92 litres.

PERFORMANCE

0-100 km/h takes 2.95 seconds, 0-200 km/h takes 8.2 seconds and top speed is quoted as more than 340 km/h. Braking from 100 km/h takes 31.4 metres and from 200 km/h takes 122.0 metres.

EXTERIOR

This car is finished in Rosso Fuoco, a special four-layer paint from Ferrari's Extra Range programme, with two-tone bodywork in Nero DS 1250. It carries a carbon-fibre front spoiler, carbon-fibre rear diffuser, carbon-fibre underdoor covers, complete logos in matte black, black tailpipe tips, yellow brake callipers and Scuderia Ferrari shields. Aerodynamic hardware comprises a 25 mm nolder on the boot lid and active aero flaps that trim downforce against drag.

INTERIOR AND SEATING

The two-seat cabin uses Ferrari's dual-cockpit architecture. This car is trimmed in Extra Range Cuoio 4017 Alcantara with Daytona-style seats, inner details in Alcantara Nero 9441, coloured standard stitching in Nero 4000, a Cavallino stitched on the headrests in Nero 4000 and a Cavallino embroidered on the rear cross member in Cuoio 0277. Carbon fibre is used for the door panels, the underdoor covers and the upper centre console, and the steering wheel is carbon fibre with LED shift lights. Front seats have massage and ventilation, and aluminium footrests are fitted for driver and passenger.

INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

Main functions run through a 10.25-inch central capacitive touchscreen placed within reach of both occupants, flanked by a 15.6-inch driver display and an 8.8-inch passenger display. A wireless charging mat on the central tunnel is standard. This car adds the smartphone interface, the high-end audio system and MyFerrari Connect readiness hardware; the MyFerrari Connect service itself is recorded on the build sheet as not activated.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY

Fitted equipment includes front radar with adaptive cruise control, front axle lift, emergency call and the SVR anti-theft system with card. Euro NCAP does not crash-test low-volume supercars of this type, so no star rating exists.

HOMOLOGATION NOTE

Ferrari's United Kingdom technical specification for the 12Cilindri Spider lists both combined fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as "under homologation" on the WLTC combined cycle. No verified figure is therefore recorded for this vehicle, and CO2-banded duty in destinations that use it will need the homologation certificate at the time of purchase.