Hardik Pandya Spotted Driving His Rs 8.5 Crore Ferrari 12Cilindri With Kieron Pollard [Video]
Of the most popular star players of the Indian cricket team and the current captain of the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya recently made it to the headlines after he purchased the Rs 8.5 crore Ferrari 12Cilindri supercar. Well, recently Pandya is back in the headlines as he was seen driving his newly bought Ferrari 12Cilindri on the roads of Mumbai. What made this drive even more special was that he was accompanied by the Mumbai Indians batting coach and former player Kieron Pollard.
The video showing Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard in Pandya's brand-new Ferrari 12Cilindri has been shared on YouTube by CS12 Vlogs on their channel. The first part of the video shows multiple Ferraris, including 296 GTBs, 296 GTS (one of them belonging to Dr. Shriram Nene, surgeon and husband of Madhuri Dixit), SF90s, 488 GTBs, and a few Ferrari 12Cilindris.
Following which, the main part of the video shows the cricketers Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard in the 12Cilindri. We can note that Pandya was behind the steering wheel; meanwhile, Kieron Pollard was sitting next to him. They both were having a conversation. Meanwhile, the crowd around the Ferrari was clicking pictures of the cricketers in the supercar.
Soon after winning the T20 World Cup on 8th March, Hardik Pandya bought himself the brand-new Ferrari 12Cilindri grand touring supercar. He also shared a clip online in which he was sitting inside his Ferrari, and his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma was seen performing Hindu rituals after he brought the vehicle to their home. In this story, Hardik Pandya was humming a rhythm while the rituals were carried out.
In addition to this, Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma have also been spotted together in this new supercar on Mumbai roads. His Ferrari is always guarded by one of his security cars, which is either a Mercedes Benz G63 AMG or his Range Rover Sport SV.
Currently, the Ferrari 12Cilindri is being offered in India in two variants. The first is the coupe version, which Hardik Pandya owns, and it is priced at Rs 8.5 crore. Also, there is the 12Cilindri Spider as well, which is the hardtop convertible version of this supercar and is priced at Rs 9.15 crore.
In terms of design, the Ferrari 12Cilindri pays homage to the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 "Daytona," which is one of the most legendary V12-powered grand tourers of the 1950s and 60s. This modern iteration boasts a long front-hinged clamshell bonnet with a black band on the front fascia.
It also boasts massive 21-inch aero blade-style alloy wheels. As for the color Hardik Pandya has chosen for his 12Cilindri, it is finished in the deep shade of Verde (green). Powering the Ferrari 12Cilindri is a massive 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 motor, which is positioned at a 65° angle. It is capable of producing 819 bhp and 678 Nm of torque.
Transmission duties are handled by an 8-speed dual-clutch (DCT), and the 0 to 100 kmph sprint happens in just 2.9 seconds. As for the top speed, it can reach 340 kmph. What makes the Ferrari 12Cilindri more special is its exhaust note. The 12-cylinder naturally aspirated engine produces one of the most breathtaking notes of any car.
Hardik Pandya is currently the only Indian cricketer who owns a Ferrari. Sachin Tendulkar used to own a Ferrari 360 Modena; however, it was gifted to him by FIAT Group and was presented to him at Silverstone racetrack in the United Kingdom by Michael Schumacher.