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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Ferrari

612 Scaglietti

Ferrari launched the 612 Scaglietti
at the North American International Auto Show back in 2004. It met with mixed reactions. While certainly not a design failure there were members of the press and public who were disappointed at the final result. That disappointment may have had something to do with the design sketches that had made the rounds in the motoring press, as well as the fact that the superseded model; the 456, was much loved. The sketches showed a car sleeker and with more defined features and lines than what was presented in the flesh. Design inspiration for Ken Okuyama at Pininfarina had come from the Ingrid Bergman 1955 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti (0456 AM), and the sketches from Okuyama presented
a visually exciting car. The final product lacked that crisp clear definition. Now in the later part of 2009 the 612 is nearing the end of its product cycle and Ferrari are openly talking about its replacement as the next release on their roadmap. The Family Ferrari is no small car at 4.9 metres long it provides excellent accommodation in four individual seats. The significantly larger outer dimensions than the 456 (139mm longer) allow much more head and leg room for rear occupants. The interior roominess is complimented a 240-litre luggage compartment, 25% larger than the 456Ms. Of course to fill that space there is the optional Ferrari luggage, in this case a five-piece set, or alternatively two golf bags.
Ken Okuyama - design Rear wheel drive 4 seat 60 V 12 5.748 liter / 350.8 cu in 1840 kilo / 4056.5 lbs 540 bhp / 403 KW @ Nm/434 ft lbs @ km/h / 199 mph 0-60 mph - 4.2 seconds

Italian Exotic GT

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti V1.0 1
Year Introduction Designer 2004 NAIAS 2004 PF - Ken Okuyama

ENGINE

Configuration Layout Induction Valvetrain Fuel feed Displacement Compression Power Torque 60 V12 Front Mid Longitudinal Natural DOHC, 4 Valves Direct Fuel Injection 5.748 liter / 350.8 cu in 11.2:bhp / 403 KW @ 7250 rpm 588 Nm / 434 ft lbs @ 5250 rpm
Aluminum Panels Aluminum Spaceframe Weight 1840 kilo / 4056.5 lbs Length Width Height Wheelbase Front track Rear track 4902 mm (193 in) 1957 mm (77 in) 1344 mm (52.9 in) 2950 mm (116.1 in) 1688 mm (66.5 in) 1641 mm (64.6 in)
2 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti V1.0
Rear Wheel Drive Transmission 6-speed manual or F1-SuperFast2 gearbox

SUSPENSION

Front Rear Double Wishbones active damping Double Wishbones active damping

PERFORMANCE

Top speed 0 - 60 mph 320 km/h / 199 mph 4.2 seconds
The 612 was the first Ferrari to use an allaluminium space frame chassis and bodywork, built entirely by Ferrari at the Scaglietti light-alloy technologies facility. The all alloy unit delivered a 60 kg reduction in weight and a massive 60% increase in overall structural rigidity (rigidity-weight ratio). The mid-front engine layout and gearbox and differential (transaxle) in unit at the rear ensure that the centre of gravity is kept as far back and as low as possible with a weight distribution of 46% front, 54% rear. Overall dynamcis and performance were universally praised with 0 -100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h / 199 mph. Stability, braking efficiency, as well as much nimbler handling is enhanced by a performanceoriented handling set-up with active damping and the 612 introduced CST stability and traction control system to the Ferrari line up. The 65 V12 5,748cc engine delivers 540bhp at 7,250 rpm. Gearbox options are a sixspeed manual or electro-hydraulic set-up, known as the F1A, paddle gear shifting with automatic use. Cockpit appointments, finish and comfort is exceptional as to be expected in the most luxurious Ferrari model. The instrument binnacle and steering wheel-mounted commands designed for maximum driver control, dualzone climate control, and a Hi-End Bose sound system specifically developed for the 612 Scagliettis aluminium and leather interior can be fully personalised on request. Rod Halligan