The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta high beam and low beam headlight bulbs both utilize the D3S size specification. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 2013 to 2017.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Mercury-free HID (xenon) discharge bulb with PK32d-5 base and integral ignitor, for projector-type housings. 42V, 35W.
The D3S is the bulb type specified for both the high beam and low beam headlight positions across all listed model years of the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, covering the 2013-2017 production span.
The D3S is a high-intensity discharge (HID) bulb, meaning it produces light through an electrical arc between two tungsten electrodes rather than through a heated filament.
The "D" prefix in the D3S designation indicates the bulb is part of the standardized automotive HID family, while the "3" denotes the third generation of that series, and the "S" specifies a single-shroud quartz envelope surrounding the arc tube.
The single shroud of the D3S serves as an ultraviolet filter, blocking UV radiation that would otherwise degrade surrounding headlight housing components over time.
D3S bulbs operate without an external igniter, as the ignition circuitry is integrated directly into the ballast unit, distinguishing them from D1S bulbs, which house the igniter within the bulb base itself.
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta uses the identical D3S specification for both the high beam and low beam functions, indicating the headlight system relies on a projector-based optical design that directs the same bulb type for both lighting modes.
D3S bulbs are not interchangeable with D1S or D2S units despite sharing a similar physical form, as differences in the base configuration and internal igniter placement prevent cross-fitting without modification.
The consistent use of the D3S across the entire 2013-2017 model range means replacement bulbs sourced for any one of those years are electrically and physically compatible with the others.