Fresh from his World Cup triumph with Spain, Marcos Llorente turned heads at Atlético de Madrid’s training ground when he arrived for his first session after the summer break in a black Ferrari 812 Superfast. The Spanish international, who has moved from midfield to right-back, made a striking entrance in a car from Ferrari’s front-engined V12 grand-touring range.
Unveiled in 2017 as the successor to the F12berlinetta, the 812 Superfast is powered by a naturally aspirated 6,496 cc V12 mounted at the front. It drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The engine produces 800 CV, about 789 bhp, at 8,500 rpm, with maximum torque of 718 Nm. Ferrari’s published performance figures are 2.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a top speed of 340 km/h. These are factory specifications for the standard model; individual cars may differ if modified.
Llorente’s black example is estimated to be worth around €350,000. The value of an individual 812 Superfast can vary with mileage and condition; equipment, the market and any modifications also affect the price. Llorente has reportedly owned the Ferrari for several years. Its distinctive engine note and assertive styling made it a conspicuous arrival as he joined teammates for preseason preparations.
High-end cars and footballers often attract attention, as other public figures illustrate. King Felipe VI, for example, was recently spotted driving a rare Cupra Formentor VZ5 during his summer stay in Mallorca, drawing attention to the intersection of luxury vehicles and Spanish public life (the royal’s choice of car was widely discussed for its exclusivity and Spanish roots).
Llorente’s Ferrari stands apart from the more modest vehicles sometimes provided to players through club sponsorships. Its performance and design reflect his personal taste for high-performance cars, while the estimated price places it firmly in the luxury-car market. The 812 Superfast pairs a high-revving, naturally aspirated V12 with the grand-touring format associated with Ferrari’s front-engined models.
The 812 Superfast belongs to a long-running association between footballers and distinctive cars. Llorente’s arrival after Spain’s World Cup triumph brought that connection into view at Atlético’s training ground as the club began preparations for the new season.
