The hallowed grounds of the Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 11-14) thrum with the excitement of automotive excellence, and for admirers of the legendary prancing horse logo, it’s a pilgrimage site.
This year, Ferrari’s display, undeniably a feast for the senses, left a notable absentee from its roster. While showstoppers like the sleek Roma Spider, the open-air 812 Competizione A, and the monstrous SF90 XX Spider took center stage, a different kind of roar was missing that of the much-anticipated 12Cilindri, the successor to the 812.
This front-engined marvel revealed globally just two months prior, promised to be the brand’s most exhilarating offering yet, and its absence from the famed hill climb left a void for passionate Ferrari enthusiasts.
While the Lamborghini Revuelto carves out a niche as a powerful plug-in hybrid hypercar, Ferrari’s 12Cilindri takes a distinct design direction. Drawing clear inspiration from the classic Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona, the 12Cilindri isn’t just a generic homage to 1960s supercars.
It fits into a growing trend for Ferrari, joining the Roma, 296 GTB, Daytona SP3, SF90, and Purosangue all modern Ferraris that echo legendary models from Ferrari’s past.
Digital car creators like Francesco Artusato, known online as franart_design, dream up exciting concepts. Artusato’s “Ferrari 12 Classica” is a prime example, envisioned as a modern take on the beloved Ferrari 250 series, particularly the 250 GTO.
