The open‑top Ferrari 812 Competizione A, once $700k, now fetches up to $2.8 million at auction. Discover why its price tripled in just three years.
Ferrari’s exclusive open‑top supercar, the 812 Competizione A, has become the talk of the market as it heads to auction with an expected hammer price between $2.5 million and $2.8 million – more than three times its original MSRP.
From $700,000 to a $2.8 Million Asking Price
When the 812 Competizione A debuted, its base price stood at $700,000. Only a handful of buyers were ever allowed to own one, as Ferrari limited production to just 599 units worldwide and reserved the model for its elite “VIP” clientele. One early purchaser disclosed that the total out‑the‑door cost, including a $150,000 options package, reached $852,420.
Why the Price Surge?
The upcoming sale, listed by RM Sotheby’s, cites a projected price range of $2.5–$2.8 million. A key factor is the car’s pristine condition – it has logged only 129 kilometres (≈80 miles) on the odometer. For collectors who cannot secure a brand‑new Ferrari from the factory’s limited‑run list, this low‑mileage example offers a near‑equivalent alternative.
Design Highlights and Technical Tweaks
- Exterior painted in the classic Rosso Corsa with contrasting Nero and Argento Nurburgring racing stripes.
- Carbon‑fiber roof that folds manually and stores in the rear trunk.
- Carbon‑fiber front cowl with an integrated heat‑exhaust vent for improved engine cooling.
- Widened rear diffuser and larger air intakes to maximise down‑force.
- Alcantara‑wrapped interior in Rosso and Nero, including red‑stitch leather boot lining and the iconic “prancing horse” logo on the headrests.
Performance Figures
The 812 Competizione A houses a front‑mid‑mounted 6.5‑litre naturally‑aspirated V12 that delivers 818 hp at 9,250 rpm and 692 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. Coupled with a seven‑speed dual‑clutch F1‑style gearbox, the car rockets from 0–100 km/h in just 2.85 seconds, reaches 200 km/h in 7.5 seconds, and tops out above 340 km/h. Its dimensions are 4,696 mm (L) × 1,971 mm (W) × 1,276 mm (H) with a dry weight of 1,487 kg.
What This Means for the Market
The astronomical price tag underscores the growing appetite for ultra‑rare, high‑performance automobiles that combine heritage, exclusivity, and cutting‑edge technology. As more collectors turn to the secondary market, iconic models like the 812 Competizione A could set new benchmarks for future supercar valuations.
Will you be among the buyers ready to pay a premium for one of the world’s most coveted convertibles? Stay tuned for the auction results.
