Are Turbochargers pointless on a V12? Acceleration & Sound Drag & Track by turboandstance - December 20, 2025 How’s this for a V12 showdown! We’ve got Mat in an Aston Martin Vanquish, and he’s lining up against a Bentley Continental GT and a Ferrari 812 Superfast! The question is, can one of these British brands take down the mighty 812? Let’s take a closer look at the stats… Starting with the Aston, it’s powered by a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 that puts down 835hp and 1,000Nm. This power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed auto gearbox, and it tips the scales at 1,835kg. New, it costs from £334,000. Alongside it is the Bentley. It’s packing a 6-litre twin-turbo W12 under the bonnet, and this creates 635hp and 900Nm. This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed auto gearbox. It weighs in at 2,169kg, so it’s by far the heaviest car here, and as new it costs £230,000. Finally, we come to the Ferrari. It’s powered by a 6.5-litre NA V12, and this creates 800hp and 718Nm. It has rear-wheel drive, a 7-speed auto gearbox, and it weighs just 1,630kg. New, it costs from £253,000. So the Aston has the most power, but will the lighter Ferrari snatch the win? There’s only one way to find out for sure… LET’S RACE! For more content like this one follow us also on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram!