IN DEPTH

ENGINE

The V12 gets a 350 bar direct injection system, coupled with F1-inspired variable geometry intake tracks that translate to a specific power output of 121bhp/l. It has 718Nm of torque at 7000rpm, though over 80 per cent of it is available from 3500rpm.

SLIP SLIDE CONTROL

It senses lateral acceleration, yaw rate, steering angle and wheel speed and uses the e-diff, traction control and dynamic dampers to maximise longitudinal acceleration out of corners.

AERODYNAMICS The 812 is devoid of massive wings and in-your-face diffusers, the aero treatment to the car is more subtle. It gets active flaps in the front of the underbody, and at the rear to increase downforce and gets a body coloured rear diffuser to increase downforce.