Ferrari 812 Successor Spied Looking Like an Exotic Dodge Viper From the Future

Due to its overall proportions, including that long hood, it kind of looks like a Dodge Viper from the future. But it is understandable, as just like its predecessor, the all-new supercar will feature its engine up front, keeping the grand tourer tradition alive for the Prancing Horse.

Previous testers were disguised with parts sourced from and inspired by the cheaper Roma. This time around, the prototype had new lighting units at both ends, which look like the production units to us. Other highlights include the extremely wide shoulders, bulky front fenders, a small rear windscreen, and a four-tailpipe exhaust system.

The latter is connected to a large displacement engine mounted up front, which is a V12. It may have 6.5 liters, though rest assured, as almost every component will be new. What we don't know is how much it puts out, though it most likely develops more than the Competizione and Competizione A variants of the 812 Superfast, which enjoy 818 hp (830 ps/610 kW) and 510 lb-ft (692 Nm) of torque.

Another big unknown is whether Ferrari gave it some sort of electric assistance. If the answer to this question is no, then we expect it to have some 900 ps (887 hp/662 kW) on tap. If it's yes, then the figure will likely exceed the 1,000 ps (986 hp/735 kW) mark, which is the output of the V8-powered SF90 plug-in hybrid supercar that needs only 2.5 seconds to get from 0 to 62 miles an hour (0-100 kph), tapping out at 211 mph (340 kph).

The successor to the 812 will probably be one last hurrah for the ultra-pricey and powerful GT from Ferrari, as the next one is expected to adopt battery-electric power. And even if it will be faster and more powerful, it will lack the thrills of its ICE-powered predecessors. Thus, it's nice to see that the Maranello company is prepping yet another front mid-engined supercar with a big V12 under the hood.

If you had asked us half a year ago when this model would officially premiere, we would have said that probably sometime next year, maybe in the second half. However, since the testing and fine-tuning stage has significantly advanced, we're not so sure about that. If anything, the vehicle, which is supposedly known as the F157, might be a few months away. Some outlets speak about a possible unveiling before the end of the year, and it doesn't sound impossible, so we could find out additional hot details about it in the near future.