2027 Ferrari 12 Cilindri - Ultra-Exotic V12 Beast!

2027 Ferrari 12Cilindri / 12Cilindri Spider: Old-School V-12 With a New Twist Highs and Lows Strengths include sensual styling, howling V-12 performance, and a new optional simulated manual transmission. Drawbacks include too many digital, touch-based controls inside and seats that are light on cushioning. Verdict Though it is one of Ferrari's newest creations, the 12Cilindri takes an old-school approach with a V-12 engine and a transmission that sort of saves the manual. Overview Ferrari's flagship 12Cilindri is in many ways the opposite of the poorly received electric Luce. It follows the classic Ferrari formula with a naturally aspirated V-12 making 819 hp, with no turbochargers or hybrid system. It is still modern in other ways, with touchscreens and, in the reviewers' view, too many touch-sensitive controls. The year also brings a novel simulated manual option that turns the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic into a six-speed stick shift with a clutch pedal. Buyers needing more than two seats can consider the Purosangue, which uses the same V-12 with slightly less power. What's New for 2027 Ferrari is building only 1,499 examples of the 12Cilindri Manuale. Its dual-clutch automatic has a clutch pedal left of the brake and a gated shift lever on the console, like Ferraris of old. Drivers who are not good with a stick can even stall it, just like a real manual. Pricing The 2027 12Cilindri is expected to start around $470,000 and go up to $570,000 depending on trim and options. Engine and Performance The naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12, a version of the engine from the 812 and the Purosangue, revs to 9,500 rpm and makes 819 hp and 500 lb-ft, driving the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. The Manuale uses only the first six gears in manual mode, though Ferrari says it will still reach 196 mph in sixth. A new Aspirated Torque Shaping system optimizes torque in third and fourth gears for more punch in the low and middle rev range. Rear-wheel steering improves low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability. Handling is poised with sharp, non-darty turn-in, and the adaptive suspension absorbs impacts well while staying firm enough for twisty roads. The Spider drives similarly, with extra sensations when the roof is open. Acceleration Ferrari claims a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds. A Bentley Continental GT Speed also hit 60 mph in 2.9 seconds in testing, but Car and Driver estimates the 12Cilindri will do it in 2.7. Fuel Economy EPA estimates for the coupe are 12 mpg city, 19 mpg highway, and 14 mpg combined. The Spider is rated at 17 mpg highway and also 14 mpg combined. Real-world highway testing is still to come. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo The cabin looks far more modern than the 812's, with three screens and a dual-cockpit layout that envelops the driver and passenger in separate pods, as in the Purosangue. Very few manual controls remain beyond the gear selector and drive-mode selector. Space is adequate for most adults on long trips, and the materials are high quality, including Alcantara with 65 percent recycled polyester. The main complaint is stiff, poorly cushioned seats. The coupe has a tinted glass roof, while the Spider stows its top in 14 seconds. The coupe has a surprising amount of cargo space under its hatch, while the Spider has a tighter conventional trunk behind the stowed top.