Ferrari 812 Competizione A 2021

The 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione A sits at the top of the 812 family with a more radical approach than the Superfast from which it is derived. It keeps the front-mounted naturally aspirated V12 layout, rear-wheel drive, and rear-mounted transmission arrangement, but in a configuration aimed at maximum performance. Its engine delivers 830 hp and spins to 9,500 rpm, placing it among the most extreme expressions of the line. The Competizione A is also defined by its targa body style, while the Competizione is a closed berlinetta. Ferrari positioned it as a more exclusive, more focused, and more circuit-oriented interpretation.

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History

The Ferrari 812 family began with the 812 Superfast, unveiled in February 2017 and shown at the Geneva Motor Show. It extended the F12berlinetta idea while keeping Ferrari’s formula of a front-mounted naturally aspirated V12, rear-wheel drive, and a gearbox mounted toward the rear to improve mass distribution. At launch, Ferrari quoted a 6,496 cc engine producing 800 hp, achieved without turbocharging or hybrid assistance. The car already combined that engine with active aerodynamics, rear-wheel steering, and electronic systems intended to make its performance easier to use on road and track.

In 2019, Ferrari added the 812 GTS, a retractable-hardtop convertible that revived the theme of a series-production V12 spider. The family then reached its most extreme point in 2021 with the 812 Competizione and Competizione A. These versions received a heavily revised engine rated at 830 hp, a 9,500 rpm redline, and independent steering at all four wheels. The Competizione A stands out for its targa body, giving it a more open character without moving away from the line’s high-performance focus.

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Evolution

The 812 Competizione A represents the end point of a technical evolution that began with the 2017 Superfast. Compared with that base car, Ferrari pushed the model toward a more extreme character by increasing power, raising the engine speed limit, and refining the chassis solutions. The move to 830 hp and 9,500 rpm is not a minor change but a deep revision of the engine and the way the whole package is managed.

Relative to the 812 Superfast and 812 GTS, the Competizione A places greater emphasis on precision and high-speed effectiveness. The front-engine, rear-drive layout remains, but it is paired with independent rear-wheel steering and more aggressively developed aerodynamics. Its targa roof sets it apart visually and in use from the closed berlinetta, while preserving the exclusivity associated with the most focused members of the family.

Variants

Within the 812 range, the Competizione A plays the role of the most specialized derivative introduced in 2021. The 2017 Superfast is the starting point, with its 800 hp V12 and fast grand-touring mission. The 2019 GTS reuses that mechanical base in a retractable-hardtop convertible body.

In 2021, Ferrari added two more extreme interpretations. The Competizione is the closed berlinetta, while the Competizione A adopts a targa body. Both share the 830 hp V12, the 9,500 rpm limit, revised aerodynamics, targeted weight reduction, and independent four-wheel steering. Their main difference is therefore the roof architecture, but also the way each car expresses the same performance-focused program.

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References

The Ferrari 812 Superfast: the new, extreme performance V12 berlinettaFerrari
Supports the 2017 unveiling, F12berlinetta lineage, front-engined V12 architecture, 800 cv output and major chassis concepts.
Top-down symphonyFerrari Magazine
Supports the 2019 812 GTS introduction, retractable-roof configuration and links with Ferrari’s earlier V12 spiders.
Ferrari 812 GTS technical specificationsFerrari
Supports the GTS engine specification, including the 6.5-litre V12 and 800 cv output.
812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A: two interpretations of Ferrari’s racing soulFerrari
Supports the 2021 launch, relationship with the 812 Superfast, limited-series positioning, body styles and technical differences.
812 Competizione technical specificationsFerrari
Supports the 830 cv output, 9,500-rpm limit, four-wheel steering, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and performance figures.
Ferrari 812 Superfast reviewAuto Express
Provides independent context on the 812’s position within Ferrari’s front-engined V12 lineage and its relationship with the F12berlinetta.
https://www.carcollectorinternational.com/research/buyers-guides/ferrari/812-superfastcarcollectorinternational.com
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