What if we told you that a group of Canadians dared to modify a Ferrari F12 into a 1,300-horsepower monster, and then drove it to an official dealership? Ferrari to see how the brand would react? A crazy idea? Perhaps. But that's exactly what the YouTube channel DailyDrivenExotics did, and the video of their adventure already has over a million views.
A project out of the ordinary... and out of bounds
For four long years, these enthusiasts have transformed their 2013 Ferrari F12 into an extraordinary mechanical beast. On the program: two turbochargers, 1,300 horsepower, powered by a specific high-performance fuel, the Ignite Red (E90), reserved for high-powered engines. In short, a project that defies all conventions, including those of Maranello.
Because if there's one thing Ferrari doesn't like, it's modifications. The Italian manufacturer sees its cars as untouchable works of art. Modifying a Ferrari? Blasphemy, according to the brand's standards.
To the Ferrari dealership
And yet, once their project was completed, the Canadians didn't hesitate for a second. They set off for the official Ferrari dealership in Newport Beach, California, to test their creations in the eyes of professionals from the Prancing Horse brand. However, the dreaded reaction failed to materialize.
After a moment's incredulity, and a reminder that the Maranello team would certainly not be enthusiastic, the modified F12 impressed. One employee even described it as "fascinating".
Everything about this F12 screams excess. In an increasingly standardized automotive world, where even supercars seem to fit into boxes, this initiative is a reminder that there are still enthusiasts ready to push the limits.
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Americanate di cattivo gusto
Warum sollte ein Mechaniker der unterhalt verweigern, der sollte darum bitten. Denn wer ein solcher Umbau kann der wird der unterhalt selber machen.
A Ferrari F12 tuning, what a horror!
Ferrari should refuse to maintain this Ferrari.
Even worse than a Mansory-modified Ferrari.
Jealous
The job is really cool.
Engine prep, why not. But touching the design is a waste.
Great concept, congratulations guys.
Pa kaj bojo Toti idijoti če niti ne znajo avta vozit
Naj se začne učiti ročni menjalnik
Was erwartet man hierbei? In den USA mit einem Ferrari zum Händler 🤣, klar haben die den Umbau nicht verteufelt. Lass den Wagen mal in Europa bzw. direkt in Italien begutachten 😱, für solch einen Umbau wirst du (Scherzhaft ausgedrückt) am Fahnenmast an einem Seil um den Hals hochgezogen 🤬. Die meisten Umbauten sind Pfusch, alles Blender die durch Lautstärke auffallen aber nicht durch handwerkliche Umbauten, leider. Das zeigen mir drei Jahrzehnte in diesem Metier.
A Ferrari can't be modified, it has everything you need 😡😡😡😡
Whoever filmed the video missed the entire report.
It shows only the characters and hardly any of the car, which for us is the center of interest.
This video is unbearable to watch 😖
Besides, I didn't see it through to the end.
Too bad 🙁
Veramente, hanno soldi da buttare, costo della macchina più trasformazione, un'auto solo per pista, interni inesistenti, chi ha pagato tutto questo? Rovinare una macchina di lusso, che spreco. Andare in giro col cofano motore motore tagliato!!!!!. Cosa ne pensate?
Penso come già detto, modificare il motore rendendolo ancora più performante può andar bene, ma fare modifiche drastiche sulla carrozzeria di una Ferrari (parlo in generale) in molti casi disegnate da grandi firme non lo trovo di buon gusto. Modificare troppo una macchina qualsiasi la rende "randina" figuriamoci una Ferrari o Lamborghini o Bugatti, .....
Ferrari modificata?E la guidabilità? L'equilibrio tra telaio e motore...Americanata da dritto .. .1300cv (se ci sono)privano l'auto di quell'equilibrio che i tecnici i gli ingegneri Ferrari con fatica hanno ottenuto! Per ste cose prendi una Nissan GTR così non rovini un esemplare Ferrari!!!Mannaggia a voi!
La Ferrari è unica e così deve rimanere come fabbricata dalla casa madre. Americanate di cattivo gusto. Non sarebbe affatto contento il grande Signor. Enzo Ferrari.
Probabilmente Enzo ne sarebbe entusiasta! Anche lui piaceva sperimentare, non per niente si era messo in competizione con Alfa Romeo e poi successivamente con il suo amico Lamborghini!
I do have an engine-engineer friend who got 1627hp out of a 1993 Toyota supra MKIV 3.5L single turbo.
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So nothing impressive here...