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Ferrari 812 Superfast vs Aston Martin DB12
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Overview
Variant
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Variant
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Body type
Coupe
Body type
Coupe
Engine size
6.5 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
16.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.2 / 100 km
Power and torque
588kW / 718Nm
Power and torque
500kW / 800Nm
571km
639km
Warranty
3 years
Warranty
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Doors
3
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
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Safety rating
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Specifications
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Stability Control: yes
Suspension: yes
Traction Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Transmission: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth
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Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Siri
Voice Activating System
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Navigational Systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 5.0
Traffic Info: yes
Navigational Systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 10.25
Traffic Info: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Cruise Control
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Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Memorised Adjustment
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Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
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Mobile Integration
Apple Carplay: yes
Parking Assistance
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Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 366
Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Eu6 D
Engine
Bore Engine: 94.0
Engine (cc): 6496
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Code: F140 Ga
Engine (L): 6.5
Number of Cylinders: 12
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 78.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine
Engine (cc): 3982
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4.0
Number of Cylinders: 8
Compressor
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
WLTP Emissions
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WLTP Emissions
ICE Testing Type: ICE
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel System
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Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 24.3
Main Capacity (L): 92
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 20.2
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 20.6
Main Capacity (L): 78
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.2
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Speed: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
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Display Screen
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 5.0
Display Screen
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Wheel: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 571
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 355
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 6.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 16.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 18
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 15
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 639
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 397
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 8.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 12.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 23
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 19
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
WLTP ICE Standard: Wltp Ice
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 2.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 340
Maximum Speed (mph): 211
Performance
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Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 800
Maximum Power (kW): 588
Maximum Torque (Nm): 718
Measurement Standard: ISO
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 7000
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 680
Maximum Power (kW): 500
Maximum Torque (Nm): 800
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2750
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 16.1
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 12.2
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Mechanical
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Electronic
Transmission
Code: 7dcl750
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Active Differential
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Active Differential
Location: Rear
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Alternate Suspension
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Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 315
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Performance Tires: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Performance Tires: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 305
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 11.5
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 21
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 21
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 11.5
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: F152m
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Wheelbase Type: Short
Sport Exhaust Pipe
Driver-Controlled Valve Flap on Sport Exhaust Pipe: yes
Sport Exhaust Pipe
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Black Trim
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Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 11.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 320
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 65.8
Front Track (mm): 1672
Overall Height (in): 50.2
Overall Height (mm): 1276
Overall Length (in): 183.3
Overall Length (mm): 4657
Overall Width (in): 77.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 83.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2120
Overall Width (mm): 1971
Rear Track (in): 64.8
Rear Track (mm): 1645
Wheelbase (in): 107.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2720
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11700
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 122
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
Overall Height (in): 50.8
Overall Height (mm): 1290
Overall Length (in): 187.0
Overall Length (mm): 4750
Overall Width (in): 76.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 84.1
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2135
Overall Width (mm): 1950
Wheelbase (in): 110.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2805
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear Door
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Exterior Door Handles
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Exterior Door Handles
Flush Handles: Manual
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
Type: Metallic
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3594
Tare Weight (kg): 1569
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Brand Name: Other
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 390
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 11
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Cargo Area
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Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Leather
Doors: Leather
Instrument Panel: Leather
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Leather
Instrument Panel: Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 4
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Front Head Protection: yes
Location: Front
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Knee Airbags
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Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts
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Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Curtain Airbag
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Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Autonomous Drive
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Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Seating
Capacity: 4
Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Storage
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Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
Period (Months): 12
Service
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