Ferrari 812 Competizione | evo REVIEW

The 812 Competizione is the most powerful pure combustion road car Ferrari has ever made, but do its staggering figures translate into driving thrills? We'll have to wait a little longer for a thorough drive, but Adam Towler briefly experienced it first hand at Ferrari’s Fiorano circuit to find out.
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[@Sgraffio]

Hearing the throttle and seeing the response on the dash is something else. What a machine.

[@joeschmoe303]

What a machiiiiiiiiiinnnnnneeeeeee !!!

[@andyp9040]

Yeah its in kmh if was mph it wouldnt be as impressive

[@paulthomson9014]

Just wish new ferraris looked better .

[@elwingy]

Thank you Ferrari for keeping the NA V12 dream alive even in 2021...

[@gwynn1104]

Can’t imagine the amount of skill needed to get the most out of something like this.

[@stephen300o6]

Keep the electronic help turned on and lap like a god.

[@HG504X]

Need an endurance driver or F1 driver to tame it and get every bit of performance out

[@speedymouse2859]

@@HG504X hardly 😂😂

[@mattsomeonewithansrt3948]

Put this car in my hands I’ll make magic fucking happen. I’d use all 820hp on the fucking street let alone a closed course.

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

@@mattsomeonewithansrt3948 Whenever people are this confident they end up in the rails :D

[@byates59]

I would love to hear what this car sounds like from the outside!

[@TG-zf1wm]

@varryx has some videos

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Unfortunately, that interior mic doesn’t communicate much exhaust emotion. Is that a camera mic? Or the helmet mic… That said, this car is flippin sweet. That engine _is_ royalty.

[@SATISFACTIONZ0R]

This should be a Steve review, always. The drop off in quality between all the others and Steve is massive.

[@cookedit]

Mr. Sutcliffe is a legend and would give to badboy the beans.

[@DrummingAli93]

Finally EVO remembering they make awesome videos as well as magazines!

[@hakanarabull]

None of these particular track-focused models were as real and beautiful as the 599 GTO. Still my favorite Ferrari model.

[@okokoprivica7885]

812 competizione is much more capable though, and that's what matters the most.

[@augustortiz]

@@okokoprivica7885 the 599 GTO is already way too fast for any public road. This is beyond overkill. And on a track having a Front engine means this car will never be a true track tool. I love it but realistically these moderns Ferraris and supercars in general are becoming redundant. They are all way too fast and are overstyled.

[@okokoprivica7885]

@@augustortiz Front engined cars can very damn well be true track tools, it's so well proven... Ulimately chassis setup among other things can be more important than engine position. Obviously mid/rear engined race cars are the best there is, no doubt, but that doesn't take anything away from many extremely good front engined sports/race cars...

[@okokoprivica7885]

@@augustortiz Take a Type R LE for example and put it against any supercar downtuned to same hp which is 320... Would be very interesting to see, i don't think the supercar would be far ahead on a track and obviously it wouldn't be any faster on a public road...

[@TG-zf1wm]

Nice to see him just drive and not talking the whole time like other. What an absolute savage machine ferrari made again🔥

[@EvanMcC240]

This is an awesome video - more of this format please!!! It’s like I’m there!

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

Damn, that embargo just dropped hard.

[@KUROSHURA]

Yesssssiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

[@louisebrillo06]

Where's Steve Sutcliffe when we needed him most?

[@philsephton]

Some serious skidmarks at 3:14, hope that wasn't a journo writing one of these off 😳

[@Marc-ty5sz]

these ferari nowadays are pretty much computer driven you are only there for the ride, the ecu won't let you crash as long as you don't go to race.

[@vyrnmn]

@@Marc-ty5sz lol this is such a dumb thing to say

[@salvi1398]

@@vyrnmn really? I mean I know Ferraris are pure drivers cars but they really are computer orientated these days. If you keep all systems on and aren’t driving crazy it wouldn’t be that unmanageable

[@Marc-ty5sz]

@@vyrnmn how else can people buying these without crashing? Money cant buy skills but it can buy a good ecu that wont let you crash.

[@markoon139]

Would have been nice to let it hit redline ONE TIME instead of short shifting every gear....

[@Jasonnf1]

Haha nice one. I think everyone agrees

[@grandegrande4319]

599 GTO for me please

[@RizM820]

I've been waiting ages for this review. Ah the car and the review, both glorious.

[@Mr995pippo]

So true

[@KINGPerformance]

Wowww, i was hopeing u making a review about this Car, nice Video !

[@m33pr0r]

830 HP V12 NA Marvel

[@BrendanEvan]

The car is wonderful. Anyone know what GoPro mount that is on the windshield?

[@greaser3069]

Great raw track footage and awesome presentation in general, but whatever is bouncing around in the cup holder is driving me nuts lol

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Absolute magic 🤌🏽

[@uisperfectemail9720]

Evo, the first I trusted with painting with words my fantasy drives.

[@jakerubino3233]

Would love to hear more from outside the car!

[@Mr995pippo]

Thanks guys, what a car and video

[@LaoKast21]

That engine bay is a work of art! Wow

[@andrewdrednaught]

Nor really... Should've been all carbon!

[@Angurioo]

@@andrewdrednaught please shut up

[@Rodrigoxki]

Incredible car, a dream. Which watch is Adam wearing?

[@DJ_NOOB]

I was wondering the exact same thing!

[@Budivedder]

Good review and nice car

[@AB-80X]

The 275 section front tyre has nothing to do with the independent rear wheel steering. The TdF and both the 812 SF and GTS have 275 section fronts as well. In other words, they did not change the tyre width from the 812 SF to the 812 C.

[@pokegan52]

I love how careful journalists are to not say something negative about Ferrari, dancing on that fine line very well..

[@Driffttt]

This car is so special ❤️ thank you Ferrari

[@SaintMecha]

Woooha. That NA V12 sound is NSFW.

[@noname2427]

I'd say this is one of the best looking cars that will ever be made

[@VRDriving]

This is one car I am waiting to drive!

[@sleepeatdrive7619]

A machine history will remember!!’

[@ricsu3462]

is it a camera issue? the sound is pretty lame from the interior. Any decent supercar i can think of sounds louder and better from the inside... is that a GT car problem?

[@chrisbrown5392]

It should have a reduction in sound proofing not sure how much though. But I’m sure if your actually in the car or driving it. It will sound better then watching from a Video

[@DerekMoore82]

The older I get, the less interest I have in cars I'll never be able to afford. These days I'm more interested in cool cars that are less than $50,000. I suppose I'm over my youthful optimism and reality has set in.

[@okokoprivica7885]

Yeah, honestly, for instance i find track focused hot hatches more interesting than these supercars because they are much more realistic to own, at least for me.

[@greaser3069]

I mean, I am just like you, I am still hopeful despite my current situation. But personally for me, I have always loved all cars, and although the “$50k” cars are cool and a big part of my life, my true biggest passion will always be towards the engineering marvels. I have been in/built many tuned cars, but they will never have the same feeling I get imagining driving the high end stuff.

[@talkshow69]

Maybe, but it never hurts to look at new cars and admire their performance and character. Besides, racing games help give you the chance to drive them without driving them. Additionally, you can drive these if you know someone who owns such cars.

[@HAWKbest]

Forever in history of best cars ever made...

[@1xtra299]

Why no 4k??

[@spinister4357]

9500 rmp 830 ps unbelievable!

[@ckmurphy1]

Seemed a bit tail happy or more unstuck than I thought was that cold tires or wet track it was hard to see

[@aaa84gt]

Waited soooo long for a review of this instant legend! LOOK AT IT! What a way to go out AAAAH FORZA FERRARIIIII

[@gbspikyfish]

3:13; looks like they've had a DeLorean on track

[@konstantinclark]

The name of the video makes it sound like your reviewing the car incase I want to buy it

[@SixSpeedSeven]

Glad I read the comments before watching. Almost wasted my time

[@brendanhayes6115]

Definitely wasn’t staring at that gorgeous watch the entire video😳

[@hazyb91]

Not sure why ferrari bothers having press days for these cars. I doubt those that will actually buy them, could give a damn about what EVO or any other magazine think. Secondly, who buys a flat next to a racetrack and then complains about noise!?

[@GeordieAmanda]

I see fast car, I see Evo I think Steeeeeve!! 🤗Except it's not! They let other people drive their fast cars! How very dare they. Very nice review from Adam 👍, but there is only Steve for this girl 😊😊

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Pause the video. Right now. Eight hundred and thirty horsepower from a naturally aspirated engine, now let that sink in and keep watching.

[@andrewoneill144]

can't wait for 812 competizione Vs GT Black series

[@cduartebr]

Not quite a "review" in my opinion, it is more of a "812 C onboard laps" video. Nevertheless, thanks for the upload!

[@W0o0dy]

Acceleration above 120km/h is so quick the Speedo cannot keep up and just skips 8 to 15 km/h a couple of times on its way to 190.. lol that's pretty brutal acceleration!

[@fskof]

Nice car! But how does it compare to the F12 TDF? I don’t think this car sounds or looks as good as the TDF but I need to wait until I see and hear it in person to make an judgement.

[@estanislao7964]

The F12 TDF does it better for me.

[@glenndrayton3641]

Sounds like a sowing machine. The Aston Martin DBS sounds a lot meatier to my ears.

[@mikealanzo]

So, how much for that yellow strap on the center dashboard? Ferrari: Yes.

[@Ollie_5]

@3:14 someone must have had a bad day…

[@MrRatFinkster]

Something I've always wondered - when the rear steer breaks on a car, is the car completely hooped? I imagine a mid-corner break would be fatal.

[@c0c0asauce]

I think in a worse case scenario most systems would get stuck in a poor alignment. There aren't many systems like the Delphi Quadrasteer which can turn the rear 15 degrees. I also think it only uses that range at low speed. Half a degree of rear toe in can makes a car not drive straight so I don't think they need much range in the rear steer for high speed driving. They are almost always designed to default to a netural position at the first sign of an issue.

[@NORWAYORNOWAY]

Sick .

[@sp4604]

sad to see the mighty V12 go. enzo would be proud

[@fezzial]

Why do they need to lift for noise at that point? Neighbors upset?

[@keithjackson4985]

I've never done any recreational drugs in my life. After seeing this, I think I get the auto addiction thing now!

[@sebastianpujo7266]

812 my favourite Ferrari..but not this one..that 3/4 rear view with that spoiler and disrupt lines..disaster! Nice video thouh..👍

[@BLITZKRIEG1]

meanwhile my kart breaks ribs cornering 🤭

[@stephenswift9868]

I would very much like to see Steve Sutcliffe in this car. Thank you.

[@CM-cw8fe]

Noise limits at Fiorano? That is bullshit.

[@steelcitysupercars9329]

What watch?

[@StreetKingEvolution]

So beautiful

[@stewartnoel9810]

Can not hear the V12 sing.

[@stevesmith866]

Looks like it would be terrifying to drive on the street. Total hooligan. Hooray Ferrari

[@mattsomeonewithansrt3948]

Probably too stiff, just get the super fast.. it’s half the price and just as fast. This car is double because it has 9 extra hp and some stiffer springs and some other bullshit for the half a dozen people that will ever track this and not just let it sit in the garage until they decide to flip it to make a buck

[@cbrdealer]

Can we make this the new GT3 car please.

[@marknorton5951]

The video fails to capture the thrill of driving this car. Perhaps they should use a batter mic, it sounds so muffled.

[@celticfan67]

Reckon Ferrari would wanna swap one for a Polo?

[@gumpy4960]

The car really is crying out for a louder exhaust, nothing to silly but definitely something abit louder.

[@Felipefv.]

Idk if it's lack of skill or pure g force, but looks like our guy starts turning the corner kinda late...

[@nikolozbedinashvili78]

599 gto's sound still the best one

[@mixmaster09777]

From a BMW fan boy myself, a V12 Ferrari is the pinnacle of all it has to be said. Ear porn 👂🏼😍

[@SubaruVideosUK]

Easing off for noise at Ferrari's test track seems criminal.... What is wrong with the world 😫

[@pauln0371]

What an engine, what a car. Looks way better than the 812 Superfast.

[@paulthomson9014]

Does look better agreed ,but I still don't like it much , why does a front engined car have a louvred blanked off panel instead of rear glass ??

[@jyothis_mathew]

Cool

[@konahead]

the maddest baddest fezza is too much car for me. i like it but it'll scare the brown stuff outta me stat.

[@iandubria6906]

Its my Birthday today 🎂

[@iandubria6906]

@@blissmd Thank you my friend

[@95mushroom]

One of these, and a Huracan STO. Perfect 2-car solution.

[@Fwr942]

Every single time Ferrari come out with a new naturally aspirated v12 car they claim it will be the last ever normally aspirated v12 they will produce!!!!

[@chrisbrown5392]

technically the iconic series coming out and that is most likely the last internal combustion engine alone with no turbo or hybrid assist

[@Aircholo]

Que Bella

[@petermeter8709]

Last of it's kind. At least as a Ferrari

[@TheFunkyair]

Last Mohican

[@TheLambo123254]

cool

[@OFFSHOREDOUG]

TDF and GTO are better looking. I also don’t like all modern tech inside. Def a beautiful car though.

[@richard-markdodds305]

why doesn't it sound good, particle filters?

[@chrisbrown5392]

Most likely the filter takes away about 20 percent but I’m sure if your ever in that car it will sound better then watching from a video I believe

[@msagoo29]

As if the standard car wasn't quick enough lol

[@spdcrzy]

You know what's crazy? Take into account a lower max power RPM (8400 vs 9250), smaller engine size (5.5L vs 6.5L), 8 vs 12 cylinders, AND a compression ratio that is a full point lower (12.5 vs 13.64), and the new C8 Z06 V8 is, by my napkin math, 5-10% MORE efficient at making power than this engine is. Ferrari should be making 900hp out of this screaming V12 with that insane compression, not 819.

[@pmwaffle9348]

Not completely true. While the displacement is technically larger on the 812, each cylinder is only ~0.54l whereas the z06 has much larger cylinders, with each being ~0.69l. Larger cylinders help create much more torque, which translates to higher power at lower revs.

[@richardrichardson3184]

Leave your "math" on the napkin and wipe something with it!😂

[@carlad2640]

Those numbers do not take into account reliability. I wouldn't bet o ZO6 V8 being anywhere near as reliable as this V12.

[@spdcrzy]

@@carlad2640 LOL are you shitting me? I'd bet the exact OPPOSITE. This V8 will be FAR more reliable then the V12. Less moving parts, less rotating mass, less crazy systems to fail, and most importantly, more availability of even the specialty parts on short notice SHOULD things fail.

[@leonmiller2162]

Where’s Steve S ???

[@gsgcarreviews]

Oh whuuuut

[@nassermohd2317]

Short review and not so much detail

[@chbrules]

I'd rather take the new C8 Z06, even if its' uglier, and then spend the difference to have Pratt and Miller make it a real C8.R race car.

[@klasseact6663]

🍎 & 🍊...not even in the same league, sorry. It's always about how cheap the Corvette is and that's why there's no comparison. I wonder how many engines will shake apart like the GT350's do/did. Then there's fit and finish and oh yeah, that little problem with the DCT in the C8 right now🤔

[@chbrules]

@@klasseact6663 Pretty sure the C8.R is quite a ways faster around most any circuit than this 812 Competizione LOL

[@klasseact6663]

@@chbrules well yeah, one is a street car and the other isn't, LOL. I know you know this but at the end of the day you have to look at the C8, especially the rear and that just isn't a good day for anyone.

[@vasopel]

@@klasseact6663 what is wrong with C8's rear? :-O

[@okokoprivica7885]

@@klasseact6663 C8 ZO6 is supposed to be a great car, but then again, not even close to Europeans... Europeans are the best at everything they do, it's never been a suprise that Ferrari for instance can never by outmatched by a stock Corvette...

[@Glee26]

I like the car but thats just to much HP 😕 probably not very practical for a daily

[@mads-emilbrnnum5034]

It's not supposed to be

[@flowryan87]

Unpopular take - These cars, ridiculous petrol guzzlers, seem very detached from the reality the world is facing right now. It‘s almost surreal to see someone revere the absurdity of how little car manufacturers are willing to take action. Who in their right mind thinks now is the right time to buy a car like this?

[@marcotudini5909]

Sorry but this car is already iconic and needed a better review and... Sorry... Better driver

[@andrewdrednaught]

Low energy review, EVO.

[@latbeast]

Tdf looks and sounds better