This Ferrari die-cast model costs more than an actual car

Ferrari has unveiled a die-cast version of the new 12Cilindri.

It looks absolutely tremendous, like a 1:8 identical copy.

The attention to detail is astounding, as is the price.

It basically costs the same as a new car.

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A die-cast model like no other

The model was designed by ‘Amalgam’, a company that specializes in die-cast cars.

The scale model costs $18,220, which is enough to buy a cheap new or a used car in most markets.

It took 3,300 hours to develop.

So at least you know you do get a lot for your money.

The real-world Ferrari that inspired the die-cast model

The 830-horsepower 12Cilindri was unveiled as the brand’s new halo V12 model ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

CEO, Benedetto Vigna, recently spoke about a potential electric supercar, and he said the new car ‘won’t be quiet’ like a Tesla.

Fortunately, that’s a conversation we don’t really need with the new 12Cilindri because it isn’t quiet at all.

The Ferrari 12Cilindri uses a naturally-aspirated V12, just like the outgoing 812 Superfast, but it’s more powerful.

The 6.5-liter, 65-degree V12 engine provides enough power to give the 12Cilindri a  0-97km/h (0-60mph)  time of 2.9 seconds.

The prancing-horse brand also quotes a 0-124mph (200km/h) time of less than 7.9 seconds.

This layout dictates the shape and proportions, and the 12Cilindri comes in with a sleek, streamlined body, even though the wheelbase is marginally shorter than that of the 812.

At the back, you’ve got a sizable 270-liter trunk, which is also where the hard-top roof goes (in 14 seconds) when you want to drive with the wind in your hair.

The 21-inch aluminum wheels complete the look.

Production is not limited, and deliveries are scheduled for late 2024 for the coupe, and for early 2025 for the Spider.