Race flaps for front bumper lip Mansory for Ferrari 812 Superfast Stallone

Race Flaps for Front Bumper Lip Mansory Carbon for Ferrari 812 Superfast Stallone

The front bumper lip marks the lowest forward extent of the Ferrari 812 Superfast's aero envelope — the point closest to the road surface, most exposed to accumulated road debris, and first to contact any surface imperfection when the car's low ride height combines with a steeply angled entry. Mansory's carbon race flaps for the front bumper lip reinforce this critical lower-edge zone with shaped carbon panels that protect the lip's geometry from the abrasion, stone strike, and light kerb contact inherent in both track-day and performance road use. Within the Mansory Body Kit for Ferrari 812 Superfast Stallone, this component addresses a different protection zone than the front-bumper corner flaps — operating at the lip's horizontal face rather than the bumper's outer vertical corners, and targeting the low-angle scrape contact that wide-exit kerbs and road crowns generate rather than the perpendicular strikes that affect bumper corners at circuit chicanes. Owners who have already specified the front splitter and bumper corner race flaps will find the lip flaps complete the front-edge protection picture.

Construction & Materials

Mansory constructs the bumper-lip race flaps from pre-preg carbon fibre autoclave-cured at 125 °C and 3 bar. The layup for this component prioritises resistance to low-angle sliding abrasion — the dominant load mode at the lip — by orienting a 0°/90° biaxial layer as the contact face and a balanced ±45° woven layer immediately beneath it. The 0°/90° surface resists the forward-directed friction force of a ground contact without peeling away from the laminate; the ±45° sub-layer provides the in-plane torsional stiffness that prevents the flap from twisting when contacted off-centre. This two-zone layup strategy means the flap's failure mode under a sustained slide is progressive surface wear — visually obvious and repairable — rather than sudden laminate fracture that could leave debris on the road or damage the fascia behind the flap.

The flap's mounting flange is machined flat and uses a three-point M5 bolt pattern that ties directly to the OEM bumper lip's lower-face reinforcement rib — a structural element present on all Ferrari 812 Superfast production bumpers, both OEM and Mansory carbon, so no adaptation hardware is required regardless of which bumper is fitted. An additional rear clamp strap at the inboard end prevents the flap from rotating forward under load. Total weight per flap is approximately 0.28 kg, and the pair adds 0.56 kg to the front axle — negligible in the context of the 812 Superfast's 1525 kg kerb weight.

• Outer contact face: 0°/90° biaxial carbon — abrasion and forward-friction resistant
• Sub-laminate: balanced ±45° woven carbon for torsional stiffness
• Cure: autoclave 125 °C / 3 bar, 120-minute cycle — void content <1 %
• Weight: approx. 0.28 kg per flap, 0.56 kg pair
• Attachment: three M5 stainless bolts to OEM bumper lip rib + inboard rear clamp strap
• Compatibility: OEM and Mansory carbon bumper, all Ferrari 812 Superfast 2017–2022
• Finish: gloss UV-stable clear lacquer; matte available on request

Design & Visual Function

The lip race flap is designed at the intersection of two competing aerodynamic requirements: it must resist ground contact without creating a bluff leading edge that traps boundary-layer air and increases drag, and it must not alter the bumper lip's geometry enough to disturb the separation point from which the underbody flow organises itself at speed. Mansory addresses both constraints by profiling the flap with a 5 mm-radius lower leading edge — large enough to deflect ground contact without hooking — and by maintaining the flap's upper surface flush with the bumper lip's original profile, so the aerodynamic separation point at the lip's upper edge remains at its designed location relative to the underbody ground plane.

The low-speed aerodynamic effect of the lip is directly tied to the ground-effect pressure bubble that forms under the front apron when the car is within approximately 120 mm of the road surface. At these clearances, the underbody velocity increases significantly relative to the free-stream above, creating a pressure differential that constitutes a meaningful portion of the front-axle aerodynamic load. The lip race flap protects the geometry that maintains this pressure bubble, preventing the edge distortion and cracking that would alter the underbody pressure distribution and reduce front-axle loading consistency over time. In this sense the flap is not only protective but also performance-preserving — its role is to keep the front geometry doing exactly what it was designed to do, for longer.

Aesthetically, the bumper-lip race flaps add a purposeful lower border to the front fascia. The narrow carbon band at the lowest extent of the bumper face reads as a reinforcing strip that signals the car's track-focused intent without changing the front fascia's overall visual character. From directly ahead, the flaps are nearly invisible — they sit below the bumper face's main visual plane. From the low-angle circuit photography perspective, however, they create a defined lower edge that gives the car's nose a crisp, resolved look that the unprotected lip edge cannot match over time as surface wear accumulates.

Compatibility & Fitment

The race flaps for the front bumper lip are designed for the Ferrari 812 Superfast in all production years from 2017 to 2022, fitting both the OEM factory bumper and the Mansory carbon replacement without adaptation hardware. LHD and RHD variants are accommodated — the set includes left and right flaps. These lip flaps can be fitted alongside the race flaps for the outer bumper corners, the front splitter, and all other Stallone front-end components simultaneously without geometric conflict. The 812 GTS open-roof variant shares the same front bumper lip geometry as the coupe and is also compatible with these flaps, though the Stallone body kit as a whole is not designed for the GTS.

Installation & Reversibility

Each lip race flap installs in approximately 20–25 minutes using the supplied M5 bolt set and rear clamp strap. With the car at ride height and on a level surface, offer the flap to the bumper lip's lower face and confirm that the 0°/90° contact surface is parallel to the road plane before tightening. Torque the three M5 bumper-lip bolts to 4 Nm and the rear clamp strap bolt to 3 Nm. No adhesive or tape is needed. The installation is fully reversible without any modification to the bumper — all three bolt positions are tapped into the existing bumper lip reinforcement rib, which is part of the original Ferrari engineering. The flaps can be removed for inspection, painting, or replacement in under five minutes per side at any service visit.

Pairing within the Mansory 812 Superfast Stallone Programme

These lip flaps and the Race Flaps for Front Bumper are the natural pair for any track-oriented 812 Superfast Stallone build — the corner flaps protect the outer vertical face, the lip flaps protect the lower horizontal face, and together they cover the entire front lower perimeter against the contact modes encountered on circuit. Above the lip, the Mansory Carbon Front Bumper provides the primary aero fascia that the lip flaps protect at their connection zone. For the ducted airflow immediately aft of the front bumper, the Air Splitter for Front Fender routes pressurised front-arch air directly to the brake-cooling circuit, completing the front-end thermal management system that the bumper and lip geometry initiates.

Maintenance & Durability

The lip race flap's 0°/90° contact face is designed to accumulate surface wear gradually and visibly. After each track session, inspect the contact face for abrasion depth — shallow surface scoring is normal and does not compromise structural integrity. Clean the underside of the flaps with low-pressure water after circuit use to remove grit embedded in any surface micro-texture. The clear lacquer on the upper visible face should be maintained with pH-neutral automotive shampoo and annual wax or ceramic coating; PPF on the upper face is optional given the flap's low visual profile. If the contact face shows deep abrasion — defined as scoring that penetrates through the 0°/90° layer into the ±45° sub-laminate — replace the affected flap. Mansory supplies replacement flaps individually, and the simple three-bolt attachment makes this a sub-five-minute trackside task. For road use, the flaps require no special maintenance beyond the standard carbon care routine; light kerb grazes on the lower face are cosmetically minor and do not affect function.

Lead Time & Warranty

Bumper-lip race flap sets ship within 2–3 weeks of confirmed order. The 12-month manufacturing warranty covers delamination and void formation in the laminate. Surface abrasion and contact wear from road or track use constitute expected operational consumption and are not covered as manufacturing defects.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between these flaps and the race flaps for the front bumper?
A: The race flaps for the front bumper mount at the bumper's outer vertical corners and protect against perpendicular kerb strikes at circuit chicanes and hairpin apexes.

Q: What is the minimum ground clearance at the front lip with these flaps fitted?
A: The lip race flaps add approximately 5 mm to the effective downward extent of the bumper lip. With the 812 Superfast at standard ride height, ground clearance at the lip is approximately 78 mm with the flaps fitted.

Q: Can these be fitted to the OEM factory bumper as well as the Mansory carbon bumper?
A: Yes. The three M5 attachment bolts tap into the bumper lip reinforcement rib that is present on both the OEM and Mansory bumpers.

Q: Is it possible to combine the lip flaps with the front splitter without geometric conflicts?
A: Yes. The splitter mounts above the lip flap's attachment zone — the splitter's M6 bolts engage captive nuts in the central lower bumper face, while the lip flaps use the lip rib bolts at the very bottom edge. Both components can be fitted simultaneously without interference. Running all three — splitter, corner race flaps, and lip race flaps — is the recommended full circuit-protection configuration for the Stallone front end.

Q: How does the matte finish option age compared to gloss lacquer on these flaps?
A: Matte lacquer on the lip flaps tends to show localised surface burnishing where the 0°/90° contact face meets the road or a kerb at speed — the localised heat and friction from the contact can locally alter the matte surface texture to a slight sheen. For track-use components, gloss lacquer is more consistent in its appearance after minor contact events because any local burnishing is less perceptible against an already-reflective surface. The matte option is cosmetically preferred by some owners for road use, where contact frequency is lower.

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