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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Overview
ManufacturerFerrari
Production2004–2011
DesignerPininfarina under Frank Stephenson
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFMR layout
Powertrain
Engine5.7 L Tipo F133F V12
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed 'F1A' semi-auto
Dimensions
Wheelbase2949 mm (116.1 in)
Length4902 mm (193.0 in)
Width1956 mm (77.0 in)
Height1344 mm (52.9 in)
Curb weight1725 kg (3803 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari 456 M
SuccessorFerrari FF
Interior

The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (Italian pronunciation: [skaʎˈʎetti] skall-YET-e or sky-YET-e) is a grand tourer produced by Ferrari since 2004. It is a large two door fastback coupé. The 612 Scaglietti was designed to replace the smaller 456 M; its larger size makes it a true 4 seater with adequate space in the rear seats for adults.

The design, especially the large side scallops and the headlights, pays homage to the custom 1954 Ferrari 375 MM that director Roberto Rossellini had commissioned for his wife, Ingrid Bergman.

Ferrari GG50 (2006)

The GG50 was a concept car developed by Italdesign-Giugiaro S.P.A design studio, commemorating 50th anniversary of Giorgetto Giugiaro designing automobiles.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2006 NAIAS.[1]

Cornes 30th Anniversary Edition (2006)

The Cornes 30th Anniversary Edition is a limited (20 unit) version for the Japanese market commemorating 30th anniversary of Cornes & Co. importing Ferrari into Japan. It includes HGTC package, Blu Cornes coloured body, a carbon fiber filler cap, and mesh grille inserts in the front and rear fascias.

It has a MSRP of 33,980,000 Yen ($304,000 USD).[2]

612 Kappa

The 612 Kappa is a one-off built for Peter S. Kalikow. The 612 Kappa has an all-aluminum body-shell, and it stands out from the 612 production counterparts in using the rear taillights found on the Enzo and F430, chromed headlight bezels, and a sunroof that uses photovoltaic cells to vary the amount of opacity in the glass.[3]

612 Sessanta (2007)

The 612 Sessanta is a limited (60 unit) version commemorating 60th anniversary of the company. It included 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, black chrome exhaust tips and Ferrari's F1 gearbox, three-position electrochromic glass roof, steering wheel with start/stop button and Bose entertainment unit.[4]

Colour choices include:[5]

  • Grigio scuro (Colori Classici '50-'60) / Nero with grigio scuro side line (Dark grey/Black with dark grey side line)
  • Rubino Micalizzato / Nero Daytona with Rubino Micalizzato side line (Metallic ruby/Daytona black with metallic ruby side line)

Police car

The police version, with a police colour scheme, included the HGTS (Handling GTS package) and Daytona style seats, personalised stitching and leather details, yellow rev counter, yellow brake callipers and Scuderia Ferrari shields. It has a MSRP of £200,411 including a four year warranty.

The vehicle began its relay at the UK on 18 May 2007, which was driven by police officers at the front of the UK tour throughout the 1,500 miles from Belfast to London.[6]

Specifications

612 Scaglietti pictured in London

Chassis

The 612 is Ferrari's second all-aluminium vehicle, the first being the 360 Modena. Its space frame, developed with Alcoa, is made from extrusions and castings of the material, and the aluminium body is welded on. The chassis of the 612 forms the basis of the 599 GTB.

Engine

The 612 Scaglietti shares its engine with the Ferrari 575M Maranello. The engine has compression ratio of 11.2:1. The car is capable of 315 km/h (196 mph) and has a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 4.3 seconds.

Engine type Power, torque @ rpm
5,748 cc (5.748 L; 350.8 cu in) V12 (Tipo F133F) 540 PS (400 kW; 530 hp)@7250, 588 N⋅m (434 lb⋅ft)@5250

Transmissions

The 612 comes with 6-speed manual or the 6-speed F1A semi-automatic paddle shift system, a much refined version of the F1 system in the 360.

Production

The 612 is produced at Ferrari's Carrozzeria Scaglietti plant, the former home of the car's namesake coachbuilder in Modena, Italy. It is then taken down the road to the Maranello factory and the V12 engine is put in along with the interior

The Ferrari 612 was replaced by the Ferrari FF (Ferrari Four) in 2011.

References

  1. ^ Neff, John (2006-01-09). "Detroit Auto Show: Ferrari GG50". Sports.autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
  2. ^ Nunez, Alex (2006-06-12). "Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Cornes 30th Anniversary Edition - 20 cars, for Japan only". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
  3. ^ "Ferrari 612 Kappa". Supercars.net. 2004-03-01. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
  4. ^ Lavrinc, Damon (2007-06-23). "60th Anniversary Ferrari 612 Sessanta". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
  5. ^ "2007 Ferrari 612 Sessanta". Topspeed.com. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
  6. ^ Joseph, Noah (2007-04-18). "Ferrari for the Fuzz: UK police receive 612 Scaglietti". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-09-30.