Ferrari 812 Superfast

Italy contributes 118 cars to a 600-car catalogue, and the Ferrari 812 Superfast sits within that group as a particularly focused expression of what separates the Italian contingent: a naturally aspirated V12, rear-wheel drive, and performance that places it firmly among the catalogue’s upper reaches. Its 789 bhp gives it a power rank of 50th overall, placing it in the top 8% of all cars represented here. That position is not achieved through complexity alone, but through the distinctive combination of engine layout and delivery that defines this Ferrari.

The 812 Superfast stands apart because only 54 cars in the catalogue pair a naturally aspirated V12 with the character of this configuration. Even within the V12 category, where 90 cars appear, just 68 combine the engine layout with rear-wheel drive. The result is a car that occupies a narrow technical space within a very broad collection. Ferrari’s presence in the catalogue includes 53 cars, yet the 812 Superfast remains identifiable through its 6.5 litre V12 and the balance of numbers surrounding it.

The performance figures explain why it sits so highly. A 0-100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds places it faster than 517 of the 600 cars, with a 67th place top speed ranking from its 340 km/h maximum. The fixed-head coupé body style keeps the focus on the two-seater layout, while the 6,496 cc engine produces 718 Nm of torque alongside its 789 bhp output. With a used price of £300,000 and a cost per bhp of £380, it represents a significant commitment within the catalogue, ranking as more expensive than 475 cars.

The Ferrari 812 Superfast comes from a manufacturer founded in 1939 in Italy, and its place in this collection is defined by the meeting of heritage, engineering choices, and measurable capability. The catalogue shows where it separates itself: it is not the single fastest car, the most powerful car, or the most expensive car, but it remains unusual in how many of its defining traits align in one machine.

For a collector building a dream garage from 600 possibilities, the 812 Superfast occupies a precise position between the extremes. It brings top-tier acceleration, a high-ranking power figure, and one of the catalogue’s rare naturally aspirated V12 rear-wheel-drive combinations. Choosing this Ferrari places a car in the garage that is distinguished less by a single statistic than by how uncommon that exact combination is within the wider landscape.