London, 21 June 2025 — Ferrari has added another accolade to its storied legacy as the new 12Cilindri claimed the coveted Editor’s Choice Award at the 2025 Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards. Selected personally by Autotrader’s YouTube Director, Rory Reid, this honour recognises the standout vehicle that most impressed him over a year of hands-on testing and evaluation.
Among a field of worthy competitors, the Ferrari 12Cilindri rose to the top—praised not only for its technical excellence but for its evocative soul.
“The 12Cilindri is nothing short of spectacular,” said Reid. “Not just for its performance, but also because of the way it makes you feel. With its high-revving naturally aspirated V12 engine—an increasing rarity in today’s world—it delivers a spine-tingling soundtrack and, in Spider form, turns every drive into a moment of mindfulness.”
That experience, blending raw emotion with precise engineering, continues a Ferrari tradition that dates back nearly eight decades.
Receiving the award on behalf of Ferrari was Luca Breveglieri, Head of the 12Cilindri development team. He spoke to the heritage behind the model:
“It is a privilege to represent all my colleagues in Maranello to receive this prestigious award for the latest incarnation of an important and iconic model line which can trace its lineage as a 2-seat front-engined V12 all the way back to the very beginnings of Ferrari in 1947.”
A Modern Grand Tourer with Classic DNA
The Ferrari 12Cilindri reinterprets the spirit of Ferrari’s iconic grand tourers of the 1950s and ’60s with a bold yet sophisticated design language. Its sculpted, harmonious lines are a tribute to elegance and engineering, combining form and function through integrated active aerodynamics, a striking front-hinged clamshell bonnet, and traditional twin-pair exhausts—hallmarks of Ferrari’s V12 heritage.
Under the bonnet lies the beating heart of this machine: a naturally aspirated V12 engine mounted in the mid-front position, delivering a visceral driving experience that connects man and machine with rare purity. It’s a powerplant that speaks not just of performance, but of permanence in an increasingly electrified world.
Yet, this is not a car confined to the track or weekend garage. True to the grand touring ethos, the 12Cilindri balances dynamism with comfort, making it as capable for long-distance travel as it is thrilling on a winding mountain pass.
A Commitment to Craftsmanship and Ownership
Like all current Ferrari production cars, the 12Cilindri is offered in the UK with a 4-year warranty and 7-year Genuine Maintenance package—an industry-leading programme that covers routine servicing and is fully transferable, offering peace of mind to both first-time and future owners.
The Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards, based on feedback from over 225,000 UK car owners, spotlight vehicles that truly resonate with the people who live with them every day. The Editor’s Choice, however, is a more personal decision—an expression of passion from one seasoned expert to another.
This year, that passion found its perfect match in the Ferrari 12Cilindri—a car that reaffirms Maranello’s mastery in building machines that not only move the body, but stir the soul.
For more information, visit ferrari.com.
