There are few silver linings to the COVID-19 pandemic, but free-flowing traffic is certainly one of them!
For the essential workers who still must commute each day, driving to work has suddenly become much easier. The same applies to the trucks delivering our surging e-commerce orders. Removing so many cars from the roads has even led to cleaner air, clearer views, and more room for outdoor recreation, even in major cities.
And for the rest of us? Well, maybe it's time to go car shopping again as there’s definitely no better to enjoy the highways surrounding your suburb than now! And the following are some of the top picks from the myriad of automotive releases in our neck of the woods for you to consider.
This article was first featured in The Peak Malaysia's 2/2021 Issue
Ferrari 812 Competizione
The new, limited edition Ferrari 812 Competizione is a pumped up, more powerful, lightweight variant of the Italian brand’s front-engine V12 Berlinetta. It is powered by a tuned version of the 812 Superfast’s 6.5-litre V12 engine. Thanks to a host of mechanical upgrades, the unit now generates a staggering 819bhp, which is 28bhp more than its standard sibling’s output. To generate the extra power, Ferrari fitted the V12 with new con-rods, new pistons, a new intake manifold and a redesigned crankshaft. The ECU’s fuel map has also been revised, while the rev-limiter has been lifted to an incredible 9,500rpm. Carbon-fibre is extensively used inside and out to reduce overall weight, and aerodynamic performance has obviously been refined to maximise downforce. Inside, things are pretty much familiar. The main dash and door panels have been carried over, including the 812 Superfast’s signature diapason design motif.
