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A wealthy American owner spent nearly $2 million transforming a Ferrari 412 into a modern, powerful, and luxurious vehicle featuring a 6.5-liter V12 from an 812 Superfast, a six-speed manual transmission, and a bespoke interior with Mongolian Cashmere, making it possibly the most valuable and powerful 412 in existence.
Lamborghini's CEO states that despite the technical capability to build powerful electric supercars, customer demand for traditional internal combustion engines like V12s and V8s remains strong, leading the brand to postpone full electrification and focus on hybrid models, while maintaining exclusivity and authenticity in their offerings.
Garagisti & Co introduces the GP1, a limited-edition supercar featuring a naturally aspirated 6.6-liter V12 engine, manual gearbox, and minimalist design, emphasizing mechanical purity and driving engagement, with only 25 units available at around $3.3 million.
Pagani unveils the Huayra R Evo, a more powerful version of the Huayra R track car, featuring pop-out roof panels that enhance aerodynamic downforce, a 900-horsepower V12 engine, a six-speed sequential gearbox, and a "codalunga" design for increased downforce. The car weighs 2,337 pounds dry and can generate more downforce than its running weight at 199 mph. The interior includes fireproof seats with six-point harnesses and carbon-fiber headrests, and the car was inspired by a Formula Indy race.
Ferrari has been spotted testing a new supercar, possibly the successor to the 812 Superfast, with a V12 engine. The test mule, disguised as a modified Roma, features a longer nose to hide the powertrain. While details about the new powertrain are scarce, it is expected to produce more than the 830 horsepower of the 812 Competizione. It remains uncertain if the car will incorporate any form of electrification. Ferrari has not announced a release date for the 812 successor, but it is expected to be one of the four new models the company plans to reveal in 2023.
A small-scale V12 engine, created by JohnnyQ90 on YouTube, is showcased in a video revving up to an impressive 11,502 RPM. The engine features a custom cooling system with a 100mm fan to prevent overheating, as well as an electronic ignition and a new flywheel. Equipped with 3D-printed stainless-steel tube headers, the engine produces an aggressive yet tuned exhaust note reminiscent of an Italian supercar. Despite its small size, the engine delivers powerful performance and is a testament to the creator's engineering skills.
Aston Martin celebrates its 110th anniversary with the release of the Valour, a limited edition supercar inspired by the V8 Vantage-based RHAM/1 'Muncher' Le Mans racer. The Valour features a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine producing 705bhp and 555lb ft of torque, paired with a bespoke six-speed manual transmission. It boasts driver-centric features, including various driving modes, bespoke suspension, and monster brakes. The Valour's aggressive bodywork includes a 'horse shoe' bonnet, NACA ducts, wide arches, and vortex-generating exoblades. The interior offers a combination of tweed and carbon fiber, with customization options available through Aston Martin's Q division. Priced at around £1m-£1.5m, only 110 units will be built due to high demand.
Aardema Braun has built a custom 6.0-liter V12 engine for their land speed racer, which they estimate will make between 750-800 peak horsepower and rev to about 12,000 rpm. The engine was designed using 3D-printing and features custom-made components, including a crankshaft and pistons. The V12 sounds violent but unique on the dyno, with a deep, burbly sound similar to a NASCAR V8 but with a higher-pitched wail. The engine will power a custom tubular frame chassis at the 2023 Bonneville Speed Week event.
Aston Martin's limited edition Valkyrie supercar, with only 150 examples produced, features a Cosworth-developed 6.5-liter V12 engine that revs up to 11,000 rpm and makes around 1,000 horsepower, enhanced with an F1-inspired KERS-style boost system that adds an extra 160 hp, taking the total output to 1,140 hp. The hybrid setup makes 664 pound-feet of torque, which lets the car hit 60 miles per hour in an alleged 2.5 seconds. The Valkyrie weighs just over 2,200 pounds, thanks to extensive use of lightweight materials like carbon fiber and titanium. Originally costing $3 million, the Valkyrie takes a team of skilled technicians over 2,000 hours to hand-build each car.
Lamborghini's new flagship hypercar, the Revuelto, features a naturally aspirated V12 engine that generates 814 hp and is enhanced by a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 3.8 kWh battery and three electric motors. The hybrid system is designed to improve the V12's performance and character, rather than replace it. The Revuelto is not your average hybrid, as the benefits of the hybrid system remain even after the battery is depleted.
Aston Martin has unveiled the convertible version of its DBS 770 Ultimate, which is limited to just 199 units. The car is powered by an uprated 5.2-liter V12 engine that delivers 759 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. The DBS 770 Ultimate Volante comes with a range of customization options, including a carbon fiber package and a four-piece leather luggage set. Production has already begun, with deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2023.
Gordon Murray Automotive has unveiled the T.33 Spider, a new convertible supercar featuring a naturally aspirated V12 engine that produces 607 horsepower and 333 pound-feet of torque. The car has two removable roof panels made from lightweight carbon composite, which can be stowed in the front luggage compartment when not in use. The T.33 Spider also features GMA's Passive Boundary Layer Control system, which increases downforce without increasing drag. Only 100 examples of the T.33 Spider will be produced, with pricing yet to be announced.
Gordon Murray Automotive has unveiled the T.33 Spider, a limited edition convertible supercar with a powerful 609 hp Cosworth V12 engine that can rev up to 11,100 rpm. The T.33 Spider weighs just 2,443 lbs (1,108 kg) thanks to carbon fiber body panels and offers the same torsional rigidity and stiffness as the fixed-top T.33 Coupe. Only 100 units will be produced, with prices starting at £1.89 million ($2.36 million USD), and the car will be built at GMA’s new headquarters in Highams Park.
Gordon Murray Automotive has teased the release of the T.33 Spider, a convertible version of its V12-powered T.33 supercar. The Spider will feature a snorkel air intake behind the driver's head and an active wing at the rear, but will retain the car's minimalist lines and two-seat layout. Despite the added weight of the convertible top, the Spider will weigh just 40 pounds more than the coupe. No details on price or availability have been released yet, but the full reveal will take place on April 4th.
Lamborghini has unveiled its first hybrid supercar, the 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto, which combines a V12 engine with three electric motors to deliver 1,001 horsepower. The hybrid coupe can go from 0-62mph in just 2.5 seconds and has 13 different drive modes. It features a 12.3-inch digital display for the cockpit, a large center infotainment display, and an advanced driver-assist system. The exact release date and pricing have not been announced, but it is expected to cost nearly $550,000.