Chassis No. ZFF03TMB000300628

Ferrari's 812 Competizione represented the ultimate expression of Maranello's front-mid-engined, naturally aspirated V12 berlinetta-an unofficial swan song for the atmospheric twelve that has defined the marque since 1947. Derived from the 812 Superfast yet extensively re-engineered, the Competizione's 6.5-liter, 65-degree V12 produced 830 CV and spun to 9,500 rpm, making it the most powerful naturally aspirated V12 ever fitted to a modern production car, an output shared with its latest flagship, the 12Cilindri.

The Competizione's engine was a thorough mechanical rethink over the 812 Superfast. Ferrari fitted lighter titanium connecting rods, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated cams, a rebalanced crankshaft, and redesigned cylinder heads employing sliding finger followers with race-bred profiles. Together, these measures yielded a freer-revving, harder-charging character with a torque curve that swelled toward the limiter-accompanied by the singular timbre that only a naturally aspirated Ferrari twelve can deliver. Peak power was achieved at 9,200 rpm, and as Road & Track noted in their road test, “This V12 doesn't just rev to 9,500 for show; peak power is reached at 9,200 rpm, so on track you'll be consistently hearing this thing near redline. And that is a religious experience...Hearing that V12 rev towards its stratospheric redline while balancing steering and throttle is frankly magical.”

Chassis and aero changes were equally focused. Ferrari's Passo Corto Virtuale (Virtual Short Wheelbase) version 3.0 debuted with independently controlled rear-steer actuators, sharpening turn-in and high-speed stability while integrating with version 7.0 of the Side Slip Control dynamics system. The bodywork was an exercise in form following function, featuring a wider, more aggressive front end with a deep carbon splitter, a hood “blade” that extracted engine-bay air, and, most strikingly, the replacement of the rear glass with an aluminum panel sculpted with vortex generators. In concert with a taller rear spoiler and a thoroughly revised underbody, these elements increased downforce without an undue drag penalty. Official claims exceeded 340 km/h, with zero to 100 km/h dispatched in 2.85 seconds.

Ferrari announced just 999 Competizione coupes, all of which were sold out upon the model's announcement. Among them, chassis 300628 is surely one of the finest and most attractively specified examples. Finished through Ferrari's Atelier program in the special four-layer color Green Jewel, this Competizione wears a livery in Bianco Cervino with Nero D.S. outer stripes, a dramatic treatment further set off by an abundance of exposed carbon fiber. The specification plaque details an exhaustive options list, including Adaptive Headlights with SBL, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, and exposed carbon fiber spanning the engine cover, front air intakes, underdoor covers, and rear diffuser. Lightweight 20-inch forged diamond-finish racing wheels completed the stance, framing glossy black brake calipers that smartly tie together the livery.

Inside, the cabin was tailored in Nero Alcantara with Extrarange Bianco stitching details and white leather accents. The large-size racing seats were specified in the distinctive checked pattern, while the Cavallino stitched on the headrests was rendered in Bianco, joined by a tricolore motif on the upper rim of the steering wheel and Green Jewel Dreamlines on the shift paddles. The driver's view centered on the white rev counter, with a full suite of carbon-fiber trim including the dash inserts, upper center-console, inner door handles, and parcel shelf. The technical features and amenities were specified with equal care, adding the all-important Front Lift, Racing Seat Lifter, Integrated Audio System, and Front and Rear Parking Cameras.

With collectors increasingly prioritizing specification and limited-edition models in their acquisitions, this Green Jewel example is certain to remain among the most coveted 812 Competiziones on the market for years to come, thanks to its dramatic livery, limited production, and virtually new condition, with just 673 km shown at the time of cataloging. Quite possibly among the final non-hybrid naturally aspirated V12 Ferraris, the Competizione serves as a fitting finale to one of the automotive world's most revered bloodlines.