2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti specifications
June 12, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has been one of those cars that we have spent considerable amounts of time ogling. A few of us are not impressed by the styling, one is currently refinancing the house to put an order in and the rest of us, well, the jury is still out.
The decision should be made easier, however, as there is an updated model available now. The new Ferrari 612 Scaglietti features a range of mechanical and specification updates, plus, for the first time, the 612 can be personalised to the max with the launch of the Ferrari One-to-One Programme.
Although we can argue about the looks, there is no argument when it comes to performance. Powered by Ferrari’s high-tech 6.0-litre V12, the car produces 397 kW (@ 7250 rpm) and 588 Nm of torque and goes from 0-100km/h in just 4.2 seconds.
From the outside, Ferrari enthusiasts would spot the standard carbon-ceramic brakes as well the new roof, which is now a glass panel that can automatically darken to reduce light transmission from 5 per cent to 95 per cent and any point in between!
Of course the most noticeable change is the ‘Challenge’ 20 inch ball polished alloy wheels.
Under the skin, the transmission and suspension have been updated. The 612 now has GTS suspension as standard while the steering wheel sports a new Ferrari Manettino switch that enables the driver to change the response of the engine, gearbox, brakes and suspension to suit road conditions or driving requirements.
One of the reasons we do love Ferraris is their gearboxes, whilst Aston is still working on their Sportshift and Lamborghini have all but perfected E-gear, Ferrari’s F1 SuperFast gearbox (first seen in the 599 GTB Fiorano) has been improved even further, with gearshift times down to a remarkable 100 milliseconds.
“These mechanical and drivetrain changes make the 612 a more nimble, dynamic car to drive, which enables 612 owners to use their Ferrari in a wider range of road conditions and they ensure that the 612 retains and enhances its position as the ultimate grand tourer. How, significant though they are, these changes are but the beginning when it comes to the changes made to the 612 for 2008.” says Kevin Wall, General Manager for Ferrari in Australia and New Zealand.
Interestingly Ferrari has used the same name as Bugatti with “Atelier” for their studio. Prospective owners fly from all over the world to choose how to equip their own Ferrari 612 Scaglietti to a remarkable level of detail and personalisation.
Like most supercar manufacturers, Ferrari is more than happy to match any colour provided to them by a customer to produce both a body colour or an interior finish. The personalisation allows buyers to pick between literally an endless number of combinations to create their own unique Ferrari.
“The changes to the Ferrari 612 and the launch of the One-to-One programme enable it to stand head and shoulders above its rivals for performance, style, technology and a level of exclusive personalization that is nothing short of unique, the 612 remains what it has always been, the ultimate grand tourer, a car that seamlessly blends ultimate performance with luxury and ease of use to produce a car of extraordinary all round capability.” says Kevin Wall.
The current Ferrari 612 costs $575,700 for the six-speed manual and $601,200 for the F1 gearbox. Prices for the new range are yet to be released.
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Magnificent Ferrari, just missed the styling a little bit this time.
When did the Hyundai Tiburon designer move from Seoul to Maranello???
What a car Ferrari is?Read it.
brilliant car! few more years of work, sell my house and I could afford one. lol.