2026 Ferrari 12Cilindri Review

TL;DR

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider is a stunning but subdued 819hp naturally aspirated V12 grand tourer that trades its predecessors' wildness for refinement.

Key Points

• 1.The 12Cilindri is the sole remaining naturally aspirated V12 grand tourer. Its 6.5L V12 produces 819hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, revving to 9,500 RPM — making it a class of one in today's turbocharged market.
• 2.The car is more muted and GT-focused than its predecessors. Compared to the F12 and 812, which were described as 'crazy,' the 12Cilindri is calmer and easier to live with — even the owner, Toronto Carnut, found it too GT-oriented.
• 3.Ferrari's 'aspirated torque shaping' technology alters the torque delivery in 3rd and 4th gear. Because peak torque arrives as low as 2,500 RPM, Ferrari shaped the curve to feel more progressive without, they claim, reducing acceleration.
• 4.The exhaust is notably quiet, especially at low revs, due to emissions compliance hardware. The press release describes the new system as featuring a ceramic catalytic converter and particulate filter — far from exciting — and both reviewers recommend an aftermarket exhaust.
• 5.The Spider hard-top design is praised for versatility but has minor flaws. The roof catches on an aero wing when retracting, the car weighs around 3,900 lbs, and the non-physical capacitive steering wheel (replaceable for ~$30,000) drew continued criticism.
• 6.The 12Cilindri Spider starts above half a million dollars, approaching a million Canadian. Despite beautiful looks, a stunning dashboard, and a magnificent engine, its value case is complicated by the cheaper Amalfi offering a similar understated Ferrari GT experience.