Hardik Pandya drives Ferrari 12Cylinder in Mumbai: Why is this car special?

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya is known for his good taste in cars. Fresh from winning the T20 World Cup recently, the star all-rounder was recently seen in Mumbai driving the luxurious Ferrari 12Cilindri, Ferrari’s newest front-engined V12 grand tourer. A video of the cricketer while driving surfaced on social media and quickly went viral. See here what is special in this car.

Hardik Pandya’s Ferrari 12Cylinder: Key Details

The 12Cilindri is a special car as it continues Ferrari’s long tradition of front-engine V12 grand tourers. Its design takes inspiration from the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, a famous model from the brand’s past. The new car has a long sculpted bonnet, sleek LED headlamps and a very clean, minimalist front design.

Ferrari has also focused heavily on aerodynamics when designing the 12Cilindri. The body features active aerodynamic elements that help improve stability at high speeds.

Ferrari 12cyl: Engine Specifications

Powering the Ferrari 12Cilindri is a massive 6.5-litre NA V12 engine. The motor produces around 830 hp and 678 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The performance figures are equally impressive, with the supercar capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in around 2.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of over 340 kmph. This makes it one of the fastest front-engine grand tourers ever produced by Ferrari.

Inside, the Ferrari 12Cilindri follows the brand’s modern dual-cockpit layout. The cabin features a 15.6-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver, a 10.25-inch central touchscreen for infotainment and climate controls and an 8.8-inch display for the passenger. In India, the Ferrari 12Cilindri is priced at around Rs 8.50 crore, ex-showroom. However, reports suggest that the example driven by Hardik Pandya could be priced closer to Rs 12 crore depending on customization and import duties.