Ferrari 812 Competizione Auction
A 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione "Tailor Made" is set to fetch up to $2.2 million at auction, reflecting strong demand for rare, high-performance exotics. The model features Ferrari's naturally aspirated V12 engine and bespoke customization options, representing the pinnacle of Ferrari's front-engined GT lineage. The auction highlights the continuing appreciation of limited-production supercars in the collector market.
- Production of the 812 Competizione was strictly limited to 999 coupes and 599 "Aperta" convertible models, all of which were pre-sold to a select group of Ferrari's top clients. - The car's 6.5-liter V12 engine produces 819 horsepower and can rev to 9,500 rpm, making it the highest-output naturally aspirated engine ever in a Ferrari road car upon its debut. - Performance figures include a 0-62 mph time of 2.85 seconds and a top speed of over 211 mph (340 km/h). - The "Tailor Made" program is an exclusive, invitation-only service that allows buyers to work with a personal designer at Ferrari to customize every element of their car with unique colors, fabrics, and materials. - Extensive use of carbon fiber and advanced aerodynamics, including a patented rear screen replacement with vortex generators, significantly reduces weight and increases downforce compared to the 812 Superfast. - While the original MSRP was around $700,000, the extreme rarity and performance have driven market values much higher; a one-off 812 Competizione previously sold for $5.1 million at a charity auction. - This model is considered by many collectors to be the last non-hybrid, naturally aspirated V12 supercar from Ferrari, marking the end of a significant era for the brand. - A recent auction in May saw a 2022 model with 2,200 miles sell for £904,875 (approximately $1.14 million USD), demonstrating the model's strong market performance.
