The Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider carries the weight of a storied legacy rooted in the brand’s long history of V12-powered grand tourers. Ferrari’s relationship with the V12 engine dates back to 1947, when the very first Ferrari road car, the 125 S, debuted with a front-mounted V12 engine.
This marked the beginning of a lineage of grand tourers that combined breathtaking performance with luxurious comfort, designed to conquer long distances with style and speed. Iconic models like the 250 GT, the Daytona, and the 812 Superfast have cemented Ferrari’s reputation for creating V12-powered masterpieces that blend raw power with elegance.
The 12Cilindri Spider continues this tradition while paying homage to its predecessors. The black nose, for instance, is a direct nod to the legendary Daytona, a car that defined the golden era of front-engine V12 Ferraris.
At the heart of the 12Cilindri Spider is a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine capable of revving up to 9,500 RPM. Paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, it produces 800 horsepower and 530 lb-ft of torque, allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds and reach a top speed of over 211 mph.
Let’s see what Rory Reid from AutoTrader has to say about the newest open-top V12-powered GT from Ferrari as he takes it for a drive on the beautiful roads around Lisbon, Portugal.
