The 812 Superfast’s extravagant bodywork is more than just beautiful, it’s functional too. Every bit serves a purpose, primarily for aerodynamic efficiency to aid handling. But the underbody features aero-work too, flaps and vortex generators that suck the 812 to the floor to give it insane amounts of grip – as if the F12 TDF-sourced 275-section tires weren’t grippy enough. But the pièce de résistance is the Virtual Short Wheelbase, a rear-wheel steering system to make the 812 feel smaller on the road and more direct than any predecessor. It works in tandem with a new EPAS system, that’s wired into the Side Slip Control 5.0 and adjusts steering assistance to communicate when the chassis is on the limit of under- or oversteer.