Ferrari 812 GTS for Export from Dubai

Ferrari 812 GTS for export from Dubai: a naturally aspirated V12 with the roof taken off

The Ferrari 812 GTS is the open version of the 812 Superfast, and it carries the last of the great naturally aspirated Ferrari V12s in a front-engined car with a folding hard roof. Ferrari pointed out at its launch that this was the first series-production V12 spider the company had built since the 365 GTS4 of the late 1960s and early 1970s. That makes the GTS a milestone car, and one fact decides most of its value: the engine is a large, high-revving naturally aspirated twelve, and a good example holds its place in the range. Anyone looking at a Ferrari 812 GTS for export from Dubai is buying that engine as much as the open roof.

Cars sold for local use appear on the used Ferrari 812 GTS page for Dubai. This page lists cars from UAE sellers who are willing to see them shipped overseas.

Which 812 this is: the Superfast and the GTS

The 812 Superfast, the closed coupe, appeared in 2017 as the replacement for the F12berlinetta. Ferrari added the 812 GTS in 2019, with customer cars arriving in 2020. A further variant, the 812 Competizione and its open Competizione A sibling, followed as limited editions. The 812 line was succeeded by the 12Cilindri and the 12Cilindri Spider in the mid-2020s.

The name in the listing is GTS, so you are looking at the standard open car. Check the registration card, because the closed 812 Superfast is a separate model and the Competizione A is a far rarer and more valuable car. The VIN plate helps confirm the body style.

There was no formal facelift of the GTS. Because the car is only a few years old and the build run was short, the year of first registration and the options list are the best ways to tell two cars apart.

V12 engine, gearbox and the electronics around them

The 6.5 litre V12 produces about 800 metric horsepower at a very high engine speed, and it is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The car has rear-wheel drive. Ferrari also fitted four-wheel steering to improve agility and a set of electronic aids that manage grip when the power is applied.

A twelve-cylinder engine has more parts to look after than a V8. Ask for the service history from an authorised dealer, a printout of a current diagnostic scan, and confirmation that software campaigns are complete. The dual-clutch gearbox has clutches that wear, and a car driven mostly in traffic will have used them more than one driven on open roads.

A rear-wheel-drive car with this much power is demanding in the wet. Buyers in rainy or cold countries should think about tyre choice, and about whether they are comfortable with the traction systems.

The sound is a large part of what buyers pay for. A V12 that runs smoothly from a cold start, idles evenly and pulls cleanly to high revolutions is a healthy one, and a video of a cold start tells you more than a photograph. Rough running, a lumpy idle or a smell of fuel in the engine bay should be explained before any money moves.

Oil consumption and leaks are worth a question too. Ferrari engines of this size can use a measurable amount of oil between services, which is normal, but a seller should know the figure and be willing to say it. Ask what the dealer recorded at the last service.

The folding roof, two seats and everyday use

The 812 GTS has a retractable hard top that folds away behind the seats electrically, in a few seconds. The mechanism is complex, with panels, seals, motors and sensors, and it is one of the main things to test. Ask the seller to cycle the roof repeatedly and check for noise, hesitation, uneven panel gaps and water marks behind the seats.

The car seats two and offers a useful boot for a Ferrari, because the V12 sits in front of the cabin and leaves the rear free. A couple can take luggage for a weekend. The long bonnet, though, makes the nose hard to see, and the car is wide, so scrapes on the front lip and wheels are common.

Check the front lift system if fitted. It raises the nose over ramps and thresholds, and it matters when the car is loaded onto a container. Look at the splitter, the sills and the wheels in photographs, and at the leather and carbon trim inside.

The tyres are the part of the car that wears out fastest. Wide, soft rear tyres on a car with this much power may last only a modest distance, so a fresh set is a real saving. Ask when they were changed, and check the date codes on the sidewalls, since old rubber hardens even if the tread looks fine.

What sets the price of a Ferrari 812 GTS sold for export

The GTS is priced above the closed coupe in similar condition because the supply of open V12 Ferraris is small. Beyond that, the usual factors apply: mileage, specification, history and condition. Options such as carbon fibre parts, special paint, upgraded seats and sports exhaust parts attract buyers, and a rare specification can add real value.

Service record counts, as does the number of owners. A car with a complete authorised-dealer record and all its keys, books and cable accessories sells more easily abroad. Check whether any factory or extended warranty remains, and whether it can be used in the destination country.

Finally, add freight, insurance, port charges and duty. Duty on high-value, high-power cars is often a large figure, so ask a forwarder for the landed cost before agreeing on a price with the seller.

Gulf-specification 812 GTS cars and cars built for other markets

A Gulf-delivered 812 GTS has air conditioning and cooling set for heat. This is important for a large V12 and for an open car with a big glass area. Lights and speed readout follow regional rules, and the car's service history sits with the regional dealer network.

Some 812s on the UAE market came from Europe, the United States or Asia, and those cars differ in lighting, emissions equipment and some safety items. If the destination has strict rules, a car built to a matching standard is simpler to register.

Ask for the VIN and the original invoice, and check with your nearest Ferrari dealer whether they will service a car sold in another region. The car is too new and too valuable to leave with a general workshop.

If the car was ordered through a personalisation programme, the build sheet will show every choice made. Keep a copy, since it helps the next buyer and confirms that colours, trim and equipment are original. Ferrari's own records can confirm the specification of any chassis.

How to buy a Ferrari 812 GTS in Dubai for export, step by step

Start with the destination. Find out what the vehicle authority wants for a high-value, high-power, left-hand-drive car, including taxes and approvals, and write it down.

Then compare the cars on this page. The sellers here are verified in the UAE and set their own terms. We act as a marketplace only, adding no commission and offering no inspection, shipping or guarantee. Book a Ferrari specialist to check the roof, engine, gearbox and bodywork.

Collect the registration card, service file, photographs and a roof video, plus a written note on who cancels the UAE registration and issues export papers.

Finally, hire a forwarder with supercar experience. Agree on a container, insurance and the bill of lading, then pay a deposit against a written agreement naming the VIN and release the balance when you hold the original documents.

Do not skip the paperwork for the extras. If the car carries a manufacturer service plan, extended warranty or a roadside contract, ask for the terms in writing, and find out which of these can be cancelled or moved when the car is exported. Some stop on the day the registration is cancelled.

Age limits, emissions rules and questions to settle before paying

The 812 GTS is recent, so age limits are unlikely to matter. The V12 is the issue. Many authorities tax or restrict cars by engine capacity, power or emissions class, and a 6.5 litre engine with about 800 horsepower is at the top of most scales. Ask which class applies and keep the answer in writing.

Check how age is counted for the car, since the build date and first registration may fall in different years.

All UAE cars are left-hand drive. A country that registers only right-hand-drive cars cannot take it.

Before payment, ask whether the car is clear of finance and fines, whether VIN and papers agree, whether it has had accident repairs, whether the roof has been repaired, whether recalls and software are complete, and how many keys it has. Ask for the latest scan report.

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