Ferrari debuts 812 Competizione with further weight reduction

Carbon fiber was used extensively on the exterior, especially on the front bumpers, rear bumpers, rear spoiler and air intakes.

The powertrain contributions to weight reduction came from the use of titanium con-rods coupled with a lighter crankshaft and a 12V lithium-ion battery.

Focus was also on the design of the cockpit with the extensive use of carbon fiber trim, lightweight technical fabrics and a reduction in sound-proofing. There are also dedicated sporty, lightweight forged aluminum rims and titanium studs.

Besides, all-carbon fiber rims are being made available for the very first time on a Ferrari V12 and offer a total weight reduction of 3.7 kg compared to the lightweight forged 812 Superfast wheels.

Two carbon fiber side air intakes for the brakes flank the main grille, which feeds cooling air to the engine and cockpit. These intakes are square in section and are split between brake cooling and a double air curtain duct. Thanks to the latter, the charged flow that strikes the side of the bumper is channeled and used to reduce the turbulence generated by the outer part of the tire tread, thereby improving the front downforce generated by the outside edge of the bumpers.