Ferrari stopped taking orders for the coupe-bodied 812 Superfast and its convertible sibling in early 2022. The Prancing Horse is close to canning the 812 series, though, for its long-awaited replacement will be presented in 2024 for the 2025 model year.
Internally referred to as F167, the flagship gran turismo has been recently spied testing in Maranello. Carparazzo Varryx caught a grand total of three prototypes on this occasion, beginning with a Roma-like chassis mule. If you're wondering, the closest prototype to series-production spec is the car wearing thick camouflage rather than just a wrap.
Said prototype rocks quad tailpipes and yellow brake calipers, but alas, the interior appears to be a work in progress. Apparently wider than the 812, the F167 makes free-breathing V12 noises. The lack of high-voltage stickers also means that we're dealing with a non-assisted engine, which is good news for the purists. On the other hand, you can bet your bottom dollar that Ferrari will charge tremendous money on the unassisted V12 tourer.
The signs are there, alright! From the upcoming Euro 7 regulations in the EU and the UK to Ferrari targeting a sales mix of 20 percent internal combustion vehicles, 40 percent hybrid vehicles, and 40 percent electric vehicles by 2030, the F167 will surely cost more than its predecessor. We also have to remember that Ferrari already offers two plug-in hybrids, and come 2025, the Prancing Horse will unleash the automaker's first electric vehicle.
According to Ferrari's 2023 results presentation, the Prancing Horse preps for three debuts in 2024. The F167 is definitely coming this year, along with the LaFerrari's replacement. Internally referred to as F250, the hypercar is gifted with a twin-turbocharged V6 and some kind of hybrid assistance. Given its halo status, the F250 could be a plug-in hybrid.
Photo: Varryx on YouTube
One could easily imagine well over 900 horsepower, but we're probably a bit conservative with this guesstimate. Remember the SF90 XX? That fellow belts out a combined 1,016 horsepower, which leads us to believe that the F250 could produce a bit more than its V8-engined stablemate.
Regarding the F167, hearsay suggests 850 cavalli vapore or 838 mechanical horsepower. This approximation couldn't be verified, but looking at the bigger picture, it does hold water. The 812 Superfast and 812 GTS both develop 800 ps (789 hp), whereas the Competizione special editions belt out 830 ps (819 hp) at full chatter. The F12, by comparison, started out with 740 ps (730 hp). The F12tdf, by comparison, develops 780 ps (769 hp).
Marcel Massini, who is best described as the man you go to before splashing out a helluva lot of money on a rare Ferrari, understands that Maranello's favorite son will reveal the F167 in May 2024. More specifically, on May 2 in Miami, Florida.
To whom it may concern, Ferrari Cavalcade International USA 2024 will take place from April 28 to May 3 from Nashville, Tennessee to Miami, Florida. The entry fee is $58,000, and participants can spend a further $35,000 on the Miami F1 GP package. As a brief refresher, the race will take place on May 5.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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