2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2021 models.

Ferrari 812 Superfast
Pictured: 2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast S-A 6.5. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Two Seaters
Body styles
812 SUPERFAST
Engines
6.5L 12-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
13 combined · 12 city / 16 hwy
Length
183.5 in
Curb weight
3,594 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 13 MPG combined, 32% below the 2021 two seaters average of 19.1 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 6 similar 2021 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast is a two seaters offered with a 6.5L 12-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,594 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 13 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway), 32% worse than the 2021 two seaters average of 19.1 MPG, for an estimated $6,300 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the visibility/wiper.

What changed for 2021

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2020 812 Superfast — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2020; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2020 812 Superfast →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–6.5L

Trims

Superfast

Built in: Modena, Emilia-Romagna

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2021 812 Superfast configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
812 SUPERFAST183.5 in77.6 in50 in107.1 in65.7 / 65 in3,594 lb47/53

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
812 Superfast6.5L 12-cylAutomatic (AM7)Rear-Wheel Drive12 / 16 / 13-32%$6,300661
1/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
1/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $19,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
19.1 MPG2021 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2021 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast.

Similar 2021 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast (this car)13 MPGNot rated0
2021 Lamborghini Aventador10 MPGNot rated2
2021 Ferrari 812 GTS13 MPGNot rated0
2021 Aston Martin DB1120 MPGNot rated0
2021 Aston Martin DBS17 MPGNot rated0
2021 Bentley Continental19 MPGNot rated4
2021 Lamborghini Huracan15 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
Visibility/Wiper1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Visibility/Wiper — 1 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
  3. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 812 Superfast years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2020 812 Superfast13183.5 inNot rated10
2019 812 Superfast13183.5 inNot rated20
2018 812 Superfast13183.5 inNot rated20

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →