Ferrari 812 GTS — Munich

The 812 GTS is Ferrari's answer to a question most manufacturers never dare ask: what happens when you remove the roof from a front-mounted V12 grand tourer? The result is a car that channels over 780 horsepower through the rear wheels while the sky opens above you — a combination that demands respect and rewards precision. This is not a car you take lightly. The naturally aspirated 6.5-litre engine revs past 8,000 rpm with a mechanical intensity that modern turbocharged units simply cannot replicate. On the B2 south-west toward Starnberg on a clear morning, with the retractable hardtop stowed and the lake appearing through breaks in the treeline, the 812 GTS makes a case for itself that no spec sheet can fully convey. The steering is direct, the throttle response immediate, and the exhaust note — particularly in the mid-range — fills the cabin without the need for artificial amplification. Our 2024 example is available from €4,000 per day. It seats two, which narrows its audience deliberately. This is a car for a driver and one passenger who understands why the journey matters. It works exceptionally well for a Tegernsee afternoon run, a morning departure from a Maximilianstraße hotel, or an arrival at a private event where presence counts more than subtlety. For clients considering the 812 GTS against our other open-top Ferraris — the Roma Spider, the F8 Spider, the SF90 Spider — the distinction is character. The mid-engine cars are more agile, more circuit-bred. The 812 GTS is longer, heavier, and more theatrical. Its engine sits ahead of you rather than behind, which changes everything about how the car communicates weight transfer and traction. It is a grand touring convertible first, a performance car second, and that ordering of priorities is exactly what makes it compelling on Bavarian roads rather than a track. Delivery to Munich Airport, lakeside residences, or city hotels can be arranged as part of the booking. If you are planning a multi-day route — Garmisch, Salzburg, or further — discuss the itinerary when you enquire so we can address any cross-border or seasonal considerations in advance.