Everything to know about F1 driver Carlos Sainz's custom Ferrari
What's the story
Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr. has taken delivery of his custom-made Ferrari 812 Competizione. The supercar was created under the brand's Tailor Made personalization program.
The Scuderia Ferrari driver unveiled his first-ever supercar from the Maranello-based carmaker in a vlog titled "Don't Blink" on YouTube.
The order for the coupe was placed in December 2021 and took just over a year to complete.
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Why does this story matter?
Ferrari is one of the most sought-after names in the world of supercars. The "Prancing Horse" badged carmaker is known for creating some of the most powerful V8 and V12 engines.
The company also runs a factory Formula 1 team, which is touted as the most successful team in the history of motorsport.
The team's current line-up includes Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc.
Exteriors
The custom-made coupe flaunts a special matte grey color scheme
Carlos Sainz's Ferrari 812 Competizione features a special matte grey color scheme with carbon fiber inserts on the sculpted hood, front air splitter, side skirting, and a diffuser.
It rides on matte black forged alloy wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.
The supercar flaunts subtle red-colored pinstripes on the inserts and bright red-colored brake calipers to brighten the overall appearance.
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It is backed by a 6.5-liter V12 engine
The Ferrari 812 Competizione draws power from a massive 6.5-liter, naturally aspirated, V12 engine with special Diamond-Like Coating (DLC) derived from Formula 1. The motor generates 830hp of maximum power and 692Nm of peak torque. The mill is mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
Interiors
The supercar features custom-made door sills and floor mats
The special Ferrari 812 Competizione has a sporty two-seater cabin that features an all-black dashboard with red-colored highlights, premium black-colored Alcantara upholstery on the racing-style bucket seats, four-point seat harnesses in bright red color, and a multifunctional steering wheel with paddle shifters.
The coupe gets custom-made carbon fiber door sills with "Smoother Operator" written in silver and floor mats with "55" racing number branding.
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How much does it cost?
The pricing details for Carlos Sainz's Ferrari 812 Competizione are not available to the general public. For reference, the standard model carries a starting price of $598,513 (approximately Rs. 4.88 crore) in the US market.