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New Ferrari 812 Competizione And Drop-top Competizione A Are Here To Remind Us What A V12 Is All About

Ferrari has finally revealed the name of its special edition 812: meet the new 812 Competizione and its drop-top sibling, the Competizione A.

The headline figure of the new Ferrari 812 Competizione is of course the horsepower, which gets an upgraded version of the naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine producing 818 HP, instead of the Superfast’s 789 HP, while revving up to a shocking 9,500 rpm. Torque is slightly reduced from 529 lb-ft (717 Nm) to 513 lb-ft (695 Nm).

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The seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission comes with new software that further reduces shift times by 5 percent, retaining the same ratios with the ‘regular’ 812 Superfast. Ferrari’s new 812 Competizione models claim a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time in 2.85 seconds, while flat out they’ll do over 211 mph (340 km/h).

To make a 6.5-liter V12 spin its internals at that speed, Ferrari redesigned many of its components, including new titanium con-rods that are 40 percent lighter than those in the Superfast, and a new ‘diamond-like’ carbon coating on the camshafts and the pins inside the pistons for reduced friction and more durability.

The engine revisions also include a lighter and rebalanced crankshaft while the intake now features variable geometry inlet tracts. Add to that a new exhaust system that, despite having a mandatory petrol particulate filter for Europe, makes the Ferrari V12 scream as ferociously as ever.

The new exhaust employs rectangular pipes mounted at either end of the bumper, making room for the full-width rear diffuser, which accounts for 25 percent of the total increase in downforce over the regular model. The giant new diffuser works in “perfect aerodynamic synergy” with the new full-width rear spoiler as well, guaranteeing the maximum downforce possible over the rear axle.

The front spoiler features a passive mobile aero system, which opens at speeds over 155 mph (250 km/h), stalling the diffuser and allowing the 812 Competizione to reach its top speed.

Ferrari was able to improve the cooling flow management on the 812 Competizione without increasing the dimensions and weight of the radiators. The engine air intakes are on either side of the central grille, while the evacuation of hot air was improved thanks to the vents on either side of the bonnet’s new central ‘blade’, and the louvers on the wings.

One of the most eye-catching features of the new Ferrari 812 Competizione is of course the new rear screen, which here is completely closed, freeing up space for some new aerodynamic solutions. These include three pairs of protruding elements that act as vortex generators, in order to distort the flow and redistribute the rear axle’s pressure field. Part of the flow is deflected towards the sides of the rear spoiler, boosting downforce and improving the efficiency of the diffuser. Ferrari says that these vortex generators “guarantee” 10 percent of the total increase in rear downforce, compared to the Superfast.

Other go-faster components include Ferrari’s latest Side Slip Control v. 7.0, an independent rear-wheel steering system with a new electronic management system that allows the right and left actuators to be operated individually, a set of bespoke Michelin Cup 2 R tires wrapped on all-carbon-fiber wheels, and more.

Ferrari says that it was able to reduce the weight of the 812 Competizione by 38 kg (84 lbs) compared to the Superfast, at 1,487 kg (3,278 lbs) dry, thanks to the new materials and components used in the powertrain, running gear, and bodywork.

While the new 812 Competizione and Competizione A models are described by Ferrari as “dedicated to a very exclusive group of collectors and enthusiasts of the most noble of Ferrari traditions”, they didn’t reveal exactly how many of them will be produced. If the past is any indication, we’d say that the drop-top Competizione A will be the rarer one, if you care for that sort of thing.

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Women’s World Car Of The Year Names 2021 Awards Category Winners

The Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jurors have announced the 2021 winners in nine different categories.

Selected by a panel of 50 motoring journalists from 38 countries across five continents composed exclusively of women, the winners were narrowed down from three models in each category, all of which had to be launched between January and December 2020.

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“This year, voting was more complicated due to the pandemic, which limited each juror’s ability to drive”, WWCOTY notes in the press release about the nine vehicles declared best of the best in each category. “Despite the challenges, jurors made an extra effort to get behind the wheel of these vehicles to evaluate them in time for voting.”

Their work isn’t done yet, as they will now have to select the ‘Best Car of the Year’. Thus, another round of voting will take place, and the result will be announced on March 8, which is International Women’s Day.

You can check out the winners in each category down below.

2021 WWCOTY Best Urban Car: Peugeot 208

2021 WWCOTY Best Family Car: Skoda Octavia

2021 WWCOTY Best Luxury Car: Lexus LC500 Cabrio

2021 WWCOTY Best Sports Car: Ferrari F8 Spider

2021 WWCOTY Best Urban SUV: Peugeot 2008

2021 WWCOTY Best Medium SUV: Land Rover Defender

2021 WWCOTY Best Large SUV: Kia Sorento

2021 WWCOTY Best 4×4 & Pickup: Ford F-150

2021 WWCOTY Best EV: Honda e

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Watch A McLaren 765LT Leave A Ferrari F8 Tributo For Dead

The Ferrari F8 Tributo is a very quick car, but it can’t hold a candle to the McLaren 765LT in a straight line.

In order to show the difference between the two supercars, the guys over at Hennessey Performance recently headed to the drag strip with both a F8 Tributo and a 765LT. Sure, the F8 Tributo isn’t a direct rival to the 765LT, but until a hardcore version hits the market, it remains Maranello’s closest competitor to the McLaren.

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In the first race, the 765LT needed just 9.532 seconds to sprint down the quarter-mile, at a trap speed of 147.54 mph. By comparison, the F8 Tributo took 10.139 seconds with a trap speed of 139.44 mph. The second race delivered very similar results, with the 765LT recording a 9.571-second quarter mile at 145.63 mph whereas the F8 Tributo set a 10.119-second run at exactly 139 mph.

It only takes a quick look at the spec sheets of both cars to understand why the 765LT is so much quicker. Slotted beneath the sexy bodywork of the Ferrari is a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 710 hp and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. This engine is coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sending power to the rear wheels, while the car tips the scales at 3,164 lbs (1,435 kg).

By comparison, the McLaren features a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing a claimed 755 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It too uses a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and rear-wheel drive, but weighs less than the Ferrari at 2,952 lbs (1,339 kg). Moreover, dyno runs suggest that the 765LT could actually be producing closer to 900 hp at the crank.

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Ferrari F8 Tributo Amped Up With 3D-Printed Body Kit

Aftermarket tuning specialist 1016 Industries has previewed the 3D-printed bodykit it is developing for the Ferrari F8 Tributo.

The tuner dubs the bodykit the ‘Rampante’ and it starts at the front end with a new carbon fiber lip spoiler that’s complemented by carbon intake vents. There are also new carbon headlight trimmings and carbon on the hood.

Alterations continue along the sides and include 3D-printed skirts, while the rear end has undergone the most obvious changes with a bespoke diffuser, lip spoiler, and J-shaped vents. Complementing the body modifications will be a new exhaust with X pipes and downpipes from 1016.

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The parts of this bodykit, which is priced at $46,640, aren’t just for looks, though; they are also functional. For example, the headlight vents improve airflow while a suction duct in the middle of the front lip directs air under the body. 1016 Industries has also ensured that the individual parts of the kit fit on the OEM housings and fitments to eliminate the need to cut or drill the original bodywork.

“The Ferrari F8 is an iconic vehicle that celebrates automotive excellence and prestige, and we knew we needed to debut our brand-new permanent 3D printed carbon fiber kit for this special project,” chief executive of 1016 Industries, Peter Northrop, said. “As we continuously look for innovative design ideas, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to explore the true capabilities of turning a 3D print into a permanent kit available to our customers. The 1016 Industries F8 is made for automotive enthusiasts looking to put a completely unique spin on this elite supercar.”

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Is The Ferrari SF90 Stradale The World’s Quickest Production Car?

Customer deliveries of the SF90 Stradale commenced recently, and it could very well be the world’s quickest production car in a straight-line.

Eager to see what Ferrari’s hybrid supercar is capable of, Brooks from the DragTimes channel on YouTube headed to Puerto Rico to test out a friend’s SF90 Stradale. What he discovered was a car that can leave everything else for dead.

When tested out on the street, the 986 HP SF90 Stradale knocked off the sprint to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 2.1 seconds and recorded a storming quarter-mile in just 9.62 seconds, times that were set with a full tank of gas.

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How does this compare with the current straight line king of supercars, the McLaren 765LT? In December 2020, Brooks tested out a 765LT on the streets of Miami and recorded a best 0-60 mph time of 2.6 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 9.88 seconds, which means that the SF90 Stradale is faster.

Last month, the YouTuber took his very own 765LT to a drag strip and rocketed to 60 mph in just 2.1 seconds and sprinted down the quarter-mile in 9.33 seconds, showing just how important a prepped surface is in delivering the best acceleration times. If the SF90 Stradale can knock off the amount of time when tested at the drag strip with a near-empty tank of gas, there’s a real chance that it will beat the McLaren.

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Novitec’s N-Largo Kit Gives Ferrari 812 Superfast All-Carbon Body, 829 HP

Most people would agree that the Ferrari 812 Superfast is a superb automobile – and they’d be right. However, Novitec decided to make it all the more impressive with its N-Largo kit.

Two Novitec N-Largo 812 models are featured in this video. The first is finished in red and looks incredibly mean. However, it is not this example that is the highlight of this video. Instead, it is the one with exposed carbon fiber N-Largo kit featured in the latter half of the clip that was put through its paces at the Red Bull Ring in Austria that really got our attention.

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Immediately making the Novitec N-Largo 812 stand out from the regular model is a bespoke widebody kit that widens the rear end by 140 mm (5.5-inches) and the front by 70 mm (2.75-inches), giving the powerful grand tourer an even more imposing stance.

Elsewhere, the N-Largo kit includes a custom suspension setup that includes new sport springs which lower the ride height by 35 mm (1.4 inches). Customers can also opt for a Front Lift system that raises the nose by approximately 1.6 inches (40 mm).

As for the engine, Novitec has re-mapped the ECU of the 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 so it now delivers 829 hp at 8,750 rpm and 554 lb-ft (751 Nm) of peak torque at 7,300 rpm. Thus, the modified 812 can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.8 seconds and sounds pretty incredible doing so.

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Michael Schumacher vegetative, recovery unlikely

Michael Schumacher, the legendary Formula 1 driver who has been in a coma since a 2013 skiing accident, is in a “vegetative state” and has a minimal possibility of returning.

The report came from renowned neurosurgeon Erich Riederer during a documentary on French television station TMC.

Riederer said Schumacher, 51, is awake but is not responding. The seven-time World Champion is breathing and his heart is beating, but the physician believes the legendary driver’s condition is “the maximum for him.”

Formula One driver Michael Schumacher may never recover.

Formula One driver Michael Schumacher may never recover.

Schumacher was in a medically induced coma for six months after the head injury suffered in the Swiss Alps. He returned home 254 days later and he primarily remained there since.

Michael Schumacher: Another surgery set?

Schumacher’s condition has remained guarded and he has undergone several surgeries since his accident. Additional reports detail Schumacher will undergo a stem cell surgery in a bid to revive his nervous system. The previously scheduled surgery was halted amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michael Schumacher remains in a coma in France.

Michael Schumacher remains in a coma seven years after a skiing accident.

Schumacher’s son, Mick, a veteran driver, recently drove his father Michael’s 2004 title-winning Formula One car ahead of Ferrari’s milestone race, the Tuscan Grand Prix. Ferrari celebrated its 1000th F1 race.

Mick wore his father’s famous red helmet during the promotional laps. The occasion capped an important weekend in the younger Mick’s career. He took recently took the lead of the F2 championship and is he’s expected to compete in the F1 series next season.

The elder Schumacher won his seventh F1 championship in the F2004. Lewis Hamilton is seeking to equal the record this season.

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