Side panels Mansory Carbon for Ferrari 812 Superfast Stallone

Side Panels Mansory Carbon for Ferrari 812 Superfast Stallone

Positioned along the bodyside above the sill line, the Mansory carbon side panels provide the visual foundation of the 812 Superfast Stallone's widebody identity between the doors and the rear quarter. As part of the Mansory Body Kit for Ferrari 812 Superfast Stallone, these panels fill the zone between the lower door edge and the OEM body crease, creating a sweeping carbon fascia that unifies the kit's aggressive flared-arch aesthetic with the 812's elegant long GT proportions. For owners who specify partial Stallone kits, the side panels are the single component that most visibly transforms the flanks of the naturally aspirated front-engine coupe. The F140-platform 812 Superfast carries an unusually long wheelbase-to-overall-length ratio for a GT car, meaning the bodyside occupies proportionally more visual real estate than on shorter sports cars — which makes the quality of the carbon weave and panel surface finish at this location especially critical for the overall impression of the Stallone programme.

Construction & Materials

The side panels are fabricated from autoclave-cured pre-preg carbon using a 3K twill weave on the visible exterior surface. The geometry involves compound curvature following the 812's concave bodyside crease, requiring a multi-part mould with vacuum bagging at the corners to avoid bridging. Internal stiffeners run perpendicular to the panel long axis in UD carbon, preventing flex under aero loading at motorway speeds. The rear-corner radiused transition at the C-pillar zone is reinforced with an additional ply of 2K plain to resist the peel stress that compound-curved carbon panels experience at their most acute bend.

• Weave: 3K twill exterior, UD internal stiffener ribs
• Cure: autoclave at 120 °C / 6 bar
• Wall thickness: 2.2–2.6 mm on flat sections, 3.0 mm at mounting flanges
• Weight per side: approx. 1.3 kg (pair ~2.6 kg)
• Mounting: OEM clip rail plus 3M VHB structural tape on upper mounting flange
• Finish: high-gloss clear lacquer; satin and matte options available
• Supplied as a matched left-right mirror pair
• Dimensional verification: 3D-scanned against OEM body shell before release

Design & Visual Function

The side panels occupy the bodyside zone from the lower door aperture to the upper sill crease, extending the Stallone carbon language into the critical mid-body region. Their outward offset of 22 mm matches the widened arch profile of the front fenders, establishing a continuous lateral plane from wheel arch to wheel arch. Visually, this creates a purposeful concave tension between the carbon lower flank and the sweeping roofline — an effect that is particularly pronounced in Giallo Modena (paint code 003) and Argento Nürburgring (code 082), where the carbon weave contrasts sharply with metallic paint and the horizontal panel line draws the eye along the full length of the car.

From a functional standpoint, the panels channel the boundary layer airstream along the bodyside, reducing the turbulent mixing that would otherwise occur between the wheel arch wash and the underbody pressure zone. On a front-engine RWD V12 GT like the 812 Superfast, maintaining an attached boundary layer along the flanks supports rear axle traction by reducing the chaotic rear-quarter turbulence that contributes to oversteer at the limit under the 789 hp V12's full atmospheric output at the 8,500 rpm redline.

The weave alignment is set at 45° to the vehicle horizontal — the classic "diamond" orientation most common on Mansory pieces — ensuring that reflections under gallery lighting present a consistent chevron pattern along the full 1,400 mm panel length. Alignment continuity between the side panel, side skirt, and front fender is verified at the Mansory production stage. The front-edge termination of the side panel is shaped to transition seamlessly into the rear edge of the widened front fender, creating an unbroken carbon surface from arch to arch along the full bodyside.

Compatibility & Fitment

Designed for the Ferrari 812 Superfast (F140 V12 GT coupé, naturally aspirated, RWD, 2017–2022). The bodyside mounting geometry is coupe-specific; the 812 GTS convertible has a different sill-to-door junction that is not accommodated by this panel mould. Symmetrical panel geometry means the pair fits equally on LHD and RHD vehicles. For a complete bodyside transformation, these panels are best combined with the Mansory side skirts below and the widened front fenders. OEM paint-match or raw carbon display finish — specify at order. No modification to underbody wiring harnesses or door check-strap geometry is required.

Installation & Reversibility

Installation requires the OEM door-sill moulding to be removed first. The panels locate on the factory clip rail along the lower edge and are sealed along the upper flange with 3M VHB tape, which is pre-cut at the Mansory facility to the correct length and curvature for this model. Allow 1.5–2 hours per side for an experienced body technician, including alignment checking at both the front door-edge gap and the rear C-pillar transition. The fitting is fully reversible — removing the 3M tape with the dental-floss method preserves both the carbon panel and the OEM paint. A Mansory-certified or Ferrari-authorised body shop is recommended for professional finish alignment at the door-panel gap.

Pairing within the Mansory 812 Superfast Stallone programme

The side panels complete the bodyside carbon band in partnership with two flanking parts: the side skirts below and the front fenders that anchor the widened arch profile at the nose. For owners building from the rear, pairing the side panels with the rear panel creates an unbroken carbon lateral surface from the A-pillar to the rear light cluster — the full perimeter of the Stallone bodyside visual statement.

Maintenance & Durability

The mid-body position of the side panels exposes them primarily to UV radiation and door-adjacent rock chips from wheel spray. Apply a SiO₂ ceramic coating over the clear lacquer at installation to maximise chip resistance and UV protection, and renew every 12 months. Clean with pH-neutral shampoo and a soft microfibre mitt; avoid abrasive sponges and ammonia-based glass cleaners that can migrate from adjacent surfaces during windscreen cleaning. Fuel splash or oil contamination on the lower flange edge — possible during track-day refuelling — should be rinsed immediately with clean water, as aromatic solvents attack the lacquer boundary at the exposed weave edge. Lacquer yellowing is not expected within 8–12 years with UV-stabilised sealant maintenance. Small chips into the weave can be spot-repaired with a compatible UV-cure clear, though professional colour-match resin is recommended for full lacquer continuity at the chip site.

Lead Time & Warranty

Lead time for the side panel pair is typically 2–4 weeks from order confirmation. Full-Stallone-kit orders including side panels are fulfilled in 4–6 weeks subject to autoclave scheduling. Covered by Mansory's 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects including delamination, internal voids, and mounting-flange failure under normal road use.

FAQ

Q: Are these panels identical to those used on both the coupe and the GTS 812 variants?
A: No — these panels are shaped for the 812 Superfast coupe only. The 812 GTS (open-roof) has a different door-to-sill junction geometry at the C-pillar transition that requires a distinct panel mould with a narrower upper termination edge.

Q: Can I fit side panels without the side skirts?
A: Yes — the side panels mount independently and look coherent on their own against the OEM lower sill. However, combining them with the Mansory side skirts creates the full lower-body carbon perimeter and is the most visually complete and aerodynamically consistent option within the Stallone programme.

Q: What is the weight saving over OEM body panels at this location?
A: The Mansory carbon pair weighs approximately 2.6 kg versus an estimated 4.2 kg for the OEM painted steel-reinforced plastic moulding — a saving of roughly 1.6 kg across the pair, concentrated at the car's widest point where its effect on lateral moment of inertia is marginally beneficial.

Q: Is 45° weave alignment standard or can I request a different orientation?
A: The 45° diamond orientation is standard and matched across all Stallone panels for visual coherence. Longitudinal weave is available as a bespoke order but adds 2–3 weeks and may affect cross-kit visual consistency if mixing with standard-orientation pieces.

Q: How do I protect the panel edge at the door gap from paint transfer?
A: Mansory supplies a thin clear edge-guard strip with each panel. Apply this to the carbon edge before final tape-bonding to prevent lacquer-to-lacquer contact during door opening, which can cause micro-chips at the panel's leading edge over time.

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