A growing number of shoppers in Dubai are typing "the new Ferrari SUV" into their search bar, expecting to find a rival to the Lamborghini Urus or the Aston Martin DBX. The truth is more interesting: Ferrari has never produced a sport utility vehicle, and there is no indication the company plans to. What that search term almost always leads people to, once the confusion is cleared up, is the Ferrari 812 Superfast - the marque's flagship front-engined, V12-powered grand tourer, and one of the most dramatic cars to ever wear the Prancing Horse badge.
At Dourado Luxury Cars in Al Quoz, we regularly field this exact question from clients browsing our full inventory of luxury and exotic cars. So rather than let the myth persist, we thought it worth setting the record straight, then properly introducing the car that actually deserves the attention: a 2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast 8XX Limited Edition, finished in Giallo Modena Yellow and enhanced by Onyx Concept, currently on display in our showroom. If you're specifically after Ferrari's grand touring range rather than an imagined SUV, it's worth knowing the marque's current line-up also includes cars like the Ferrari Roma, a more restrained front-engined coupe, and the mid-engined Ferrari 296 GTB. Both are excellent in their own right, but neither carries the raw theatre of the naturally aspirated V12 fitted to the 812 Superfast.
Does Ferrari Make an SUV? Setting the Record Straight
To be direct: no, Ferrari does not currently manufacture a traditional SUV. The closest the brand has come is the Purosangue, a four-door, four-seat model that Ferrari itself describes as a departure from the SUV format rather than an entry into it - built with a front-mid V12 layout and a low-slung stance more in keeping with a grand tourer than a conventional off-roader. Full details on Ferrari's current model philosophy can be found on the manufacturer's own site, ferrari.com.
For buyers in the UAE who search "Ferrari SUV" hoping for something with genuine road presence and a V12 soundtrack, the 812 Superfast is, in many ways, the more honest answer. It is unmistakably a two-door coupe, not an SUV, but it delivers the kind of theatre - and the kind of engine - that many people are actually chasing when they type that search.
Meet the Ferrari 812 Superfast 8XX Limited Edition
The car in our showroom is a 2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast 8XX Limited Edition, one of a small number finished with the Onyx Concept treatment and dressed in a striking Giallo Modena Yellow. Under the bonnet sits Ferrari's naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12, producing 870 hp in this configuration - a figure that places it among the most powerful front-engined V12 Ferraris ever built for road use.
This is not a limited-production hypercar in the traditional sense, but a heavily specified, individually treated example of Ferrari's flagship grand tourer, built to stand apart even within a marque known for exclusivity.
Design and Performance Highlights
The 812 Superfast's proportions are classic Ferrari front-engined GT: a long bonnet housing that enormous V12, a cabin pushed rearward, and a silhouette that manages to look both elegant and aggressive at once. Giallo Modena is one of Ferrari's most recognisable colours, and on this particular car it's paired with the visual enhancements applied by Onyx Concept, giving the exterior a sharper, more contemporary edge without disguising the car's fundamentally classic Ferrari lines.
Performance-wise, the combination of naturally aspirated power delivery and 870 hp makes for a driving experience that feels increasingly rare in an era of turbocharging and electrification. It's the kind of car built for those who want the visceral, high-revving character that defined an entire generation of Ferrari V12s.
The Onyx Concept Treatment
Onyx Concept has built a reputation for taking already-exceptional cars and refining their presence further, through carefully considered styling enhancements rather than wholesale reinvention. On this 812 Superfast 8XX, the result is a car that retains everything recognisably Ferrari about the design while adding a layer of distinction that separates it from a standard example. Buyers interested in the wider scope of this approach can explore our Onyx Concept collection, or view Onyx Concept's own portfolio at onyxconcept.ae.
For those drawn specifically to this pairing of marque and customiser, Dourado also holds other Onyx Concept-enhanced Ferraris, including a Ferrari 812 GTS 8XX 1 of 1, offering the same underlying philosophy in open-top form.
Alternatives Worth Considering in Our Showroom
Not every buyer wants a coupe, and not every buyer wants a V12. For those who prefer the open-air experience without sacrificing performance, our stock includes several Ferrari 812 GTS examples in different specifications and colours, alongside the more everyday-usable Ferrari Roma and the mid-engined 296 GTB mentioned earlier. Each represents a different interpretation of what a modern Ferrari grand tourer or sports car can be, and each is worth a proper look before deciding which suits your driving habits and lifestyle in Dubai.
Buyers considering genuine SUVs alongside their Ferrari search are also welcome to browse our Land Rover collection or Porsche collection, both of which include practical, high-performance SUVs that may better suit day-to-day family use in the UAE.
Owning a Ferrari V12 in Dubai
Dubai's roads and climate suit a car like the 812 Superfast particularly well - wide, well-maintained highways for stretching that V12, and a driving culture that appreciates a bold specification like Giallo Modena paired with a distinctive aftermarket treatment. As with any high-performance V12 Ferrari, prospective owners should factor in the usual considerations around servicing history, provenance and specification when evaluating a purchase, and our team is on hand to talk through the specifics of this particular example.
Whether you came searching for a Ferrari SUV that doesn't exist, or you already knew the 812 Superfast was the real story, we'd encourage you to see this Giallo Modena Onyx Concept edition in person. Visit our showroom in Al Quoz, browse our full supercars inventory online, or get in touch via our contact page to arrange a viewing.