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Review: 2026 Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider

As forced induction and electrification continue democratize horsepower throughout the automotive industry, luxury automakers have faced a growing challenge: how do you make an exotic machine feel special at a point in time when even mainstream vehicles offer jaw-dropping performance? Ferrari, to its notable credit, has answered this question in part by staying at the forefront of the latest technologies, as evidenced by cutting-edge entries like the SF90 and F80 – both of which utilize performance-tuned hybrid systems in conjunction with turbocharged engines and sophisticated all-wheel-drive setups. While those two mid-engine monsters offer truly stunning capability, there’s also a growing contingent of performance enthusiasts who yearn for the simpler days of long, curvaceous hoods, rear-wheel drive propulsion, and the banshee wail of a high-winding 12-cylinder engine at full chat. And that’s precisely where the 12Cilindri Spider stakes its claim. As the successor to the 812 Superfast, the 12Cilindri leverages clever active aerodynamics, advanced traction and stability control systems, and a trick four-wheel-steering system that manages the movement of each wheel independently to enhance cornering response, but it’s ultimately an homage to Ferrari’s storied V12 heritage. Aside from the no-nonsense name (which literally translates to “12 Cylinders”), the 12Cilindri’s exterior styling clearly takes some inspiration from the 365 GTB Daytona of the late 1960s. And rather than saddling its latest GT flagship with the complexities of bulky batteries, electric motors, turbochargers, and AWD, Ferrari has instead chosen to focus on the fundamentals that have made GT cars like the Daytona such enduring icons: elegant design, a finely honed chassis, and a truly spectacular naturally aspirated powerplant. It’s a 6.5-liter dry-sump V12 that produces 819 horsepower and revs to a searing 9,500 rpm. Ferrari only cites a deliberately ambiguous dry weight of 3,571 pounds for the Spider, which carries about 130 pounds of extra mass as compared to its coupe counterpart. But at a time when an alarming number of new performance cars are saddled with curb weights that start with a five, the potentially sub-4,000-pound 12Cilindri Spider feels lithe and unencumbered by countermeasures expressly designed to combat the laws of physics. Although its primary mission is to enable drivers to carve their way through picturesque locales at a lively pace without compromising comfort, the 12Cilindri has a notably more sports-car-like persona than the Aston Martin Vanquish – its closest rival – thanks in part to the Ferrari’s incredibly rigid chassis, dual-clutch gearbox, and earnestly performance-tuned suspension. While the eight-speed DCT occasionally takes a beat to get things going from a dead stop, and the hunkered-down stance makes the nose-lift feature a necessity when negotiating steep driveway aprons, the 12Cilindri Spider still manages to retain an admirable level of civility around town and out on the highway. Outfitted with a killer Burmester audio system, a retractable hard top that opens in just 14 seconds at speeds up to 28 mph, and sport seats that feature heating, ventilation, and adjustable bolstering as well as multiple massage routines, the 12Cilindri Spider can be a posh, effortless cruiser when called upon to do so. The only glaring deficiency in this regard comes from Ferrari’s HMI implementation, which utilizes frustratingly difficult-to-use capacitive surfaces on the steering wheel and the instrument panel to control features like adaptive cruise control and mirror adjustments, along with the various functions that are accessed via the 15.6-inch digital gauge cluster. While the infotainment system looks sharp and is quick to respond to inputs, Apple CarPlay conked out on more than one occasion during the few days I spent with the car. Nitpicks aside, one feature that definitely works as intended is the steering-wheel-mounted Manettino switch, which allows you to toggle between the available drive modes. Sport is the default, a naming decision which helps set ride quality expectations, but you can also press this switch like a button to enable Bumpy Road mode, which relaxes the adaptive dampers beyond their standard tuning for more compliance on rough pavement. Out in the canyons, I found myself more interested in the additional drama provided by Race mode. In contrast to convention, Ferrari chose to leave the steering, throttle mapping, and brake-by-wire settings the same in the Sport and Race modes for the sake of predictable response, instead heightening the driving experience when set to the latter by easing the electronic assists, ramping up the programming for the gearbox and the electronically-controlled rear differential, and – importantly – opening up the exhaust valves. While it’s still a little bit quieter than I’d prefer, even with the top down, the noise that this V12 makes while working its way past 9k is a soundtrack to your sweetest dreams. It took some conscious effort to stop myself from short-shifting the first few times I laid into the throttle with the gearbox in manual mode. The revs just seem to build endlessly. It’s also a decidedly different experience than what’s offered in the latest Vanquish. The Aston also features a 12-cylinder atomic bomb under its hood, but the crucial difference here is that the Vanquish’s lofty power figures are owed in part to turbocharging. This gives the Aston a substantial advantage in peak torque (738 lb-ft versus the 12Cilindri’s 500 pound-feet), but it also relegates its redline to a relatively pedestrian 7,000 rpm. The upshot is that not only does the 12Cilindri deliver a much more emotive soundtrack when you drop the hammer, it also feels significantly more buttoned down when called upon to hustle through a technical section of road. Its quick steering rack takes a moment to acclimate to, but it soon becomes apparent that the chassis, brakes, and powertrain have no problem keeping pace. <- Gallery -> The Manettino switch also has dedicated settings for partially or completely disabling the traction and stability control systems if you’re feeling brave (or prefer to do your grand touring sideways), but the intervention is so seamless when these systems are enabled that they rarely distract from the proceedings. While the Vanquish twists and shimmies as the powertrain and the electronics have a debate over the fastest way forward, the 12Cilindri just feels more planted and easier to trust when really hauling the mail. In an era when quadruple-digit horsepower has somehow become readily achievable for production cars, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider is a reminder that character and emotion aren’t attributes that can be easily quantified on a spec sheet. There will be a time – probably in the foreseeable future – where folks will gaze into the open clamshell hood of a 12Cilindri and say, "Man, they don’t make ’em like this anymore." Like it or not, the days of the unassisted Ferrari V12 are almost certainly coming to a close. With that in mind, well-heeled traditionalists would be wise to savor the moment. View All Ferrari 12Cilindris For Sale Images: Bradley Iger

With so many options to choose from, here are our top 10 chronograph watches available at WatchBox.

The interest in watch collecting is growing faster than ever as prices continue to skyrocket in the second-hand market. The industry is flooded with countless examples from brands all over the world, some more desirable than others. With watches now reaching up to $1 million, it is important to do your research, but more importantly, invest in what you like. This special is dedicated to informing new watch enthusiasts and collectors on some of the best luxury chronograph watches to add to your collection. Shop any of the watches featured from WatchBox in this special by clicking the links below.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph (26239BCGG1224BC02) self-winding automatic watch, features a 41mm 18k frosted white gold case surrounding a black Grande Tapiserrie dial on an 18k frosted white gold bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds and chronograph. This watch comes complete with box and papers. Scattered Serial. Majority of time remaining on the factory warranty!

Price: $239,950

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Bell & Ross BR-X1 R.S.20

Pre-Owned Bell & Ross BR-X1 R.S.20 Chronograph (BRX1RS20SRB) self - winding automatic watch, features a 45mm black titanium case with a ceramic bezel surrounding a skeleton dial on a black rubber strap with a black titanium tang buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph and tachymeter. This watch comes complete with box and papers. We back this watch with a 2-Year Watchbox warranty!

Price: $13,950

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Breilting Premier B25 Datora 10371G1P1

Pre-Owned Breitling Premier RB25 Datora (RB2510371G1P1) self - winding automatic watch, features a 42mm 18k rose gold case surrounding a silver dial on a brown alligator strap with an 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, day, date, month, chronograph, tachymeter and moon phase. This watch comes with the original box and warranty. We back this watch with a 2-Year Watchbox warranty!

Price: $22,000

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IWC Big Pilot's Watch Annual Calendar Edition "Le Petit Prince"

Pre-Owned IWC Big Pilot's Watch Annual Calendar Edition "Le Petit Prince" (IW502703) self - winding automatic watch, features a 46.2mm 18k white gold case surrounding a blue dial on a brand new brown leather strap with an 18k white gold deployant buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, day, date, month and power reserve indicator. This watch comes complete with box and papers. This is a Limited Edition piece of 250! We back this watch with a 2-Year Watchbox warranty!

Price: $28,900

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Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph

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Pre-Owned Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph (31060425002001) manual wind watch, features a 42mm 18k Canopus white gold case with a black anodised aluminum bezel surrounding a silver dial on an 18k Canopus white gold bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph and tachymeter. This watch comes with the original box and warranty. Majority of time remaining on the factory warranty!

Price: $48,850

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Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar

Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar (5040R016) self-winding automatic watch, features a 35.6mm 18k rose gold case surrounding a silver dial on a black alligator strap with an 18k rose gold Calatrava Cross deployant buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, day, date, month, perpetual calendar, leap year indicator and moon phase.This watch comes complete with box and papers. We back this watch with a 2-Year Watchbox warranty!

Price: $54,950

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Richard Mille RM11-02 Flyback Chronograph

Pre-Owned Richard Mille RM11-02 Flyback Chronograph (RM1102 AOTI) self-winding automatic watch, features a 50mm x 42.7mm titanium case surrounding a skeleton dial on a black rubber strap with a titanium deployant buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, date and flyback chronograph. This watch has been serviced and comes complete with box and papers. Time remaining on the Manufacturer's service warranty!

Price: $279,950

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Coming soon! This item will be available to ship in 3-6 weeks. Photo is representative-only. Pre-Owned Rolex Daytona (116520) self-winding automatic watch, features a 40mm stainless steel case surrounding a white dial on a stainless steel Oyster bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds and chronograph. This watch comes complete with box and papers. M Serial. We back this watch with a 2-Year WatchBox warranty!

Price: $48,950

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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph

Coming soon! This item will be available to ship in 3-6 weeks. Photo is representative-only. Pre-Owned Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph (5500V110AB148) self-winding automatic watch, features a 42.5mm stainless steel case surrounding a blue dial on a stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph. This watch comes complete with box and papers. Majority of time remaining on the factory warranty!

Price: $59,950

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Zenith Defy 21 Chronograph Limited Edition

Pre-OwnedZenith Defy 21 Chronograph Limited Edition (1090009004M99R939) self - winding automatic watch, features a 44mm black carbon fiber case surrounding a skeleton dial on a blue rubber strap with a black titanium deployant buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph and power reserve indicator. This watch comes complete with box and papers. This is a Limited Edition piece of 50! Majority of time remaining on the factory warranty!

Price: $15,950

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