- Powerful 5.7-litre V12 engine
- Supple ride and impressive dynamics
- Steering lacks feel
- Front airbags only
- Underwhelming interior ambience
- Cramped rear seat
Overview
Released in November 2004, the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti was a high-performance, two-door coupe. The 612 Scaglietti was powered by a 5.7-litre V12 petrol engine mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed ‘F1A’ semi-automatic transmission controlled via steering gearshift paddles.
Compared to the Ferrari 456M , the 612 Scaglietti was constructed with an all-aluminium space frame chassis which contributed to a 60 per cent increase in structural rigidity and a 60 kg weight reduction. The 612 Scaglietti could accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and had a top speed in excess of 315 km/h.
| Engine | Trans. | Years | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 612 Scaglietti | 5.7-litre petrol V12 | 6sp man. | 2004-08 | 397 kW at 7250 rpm | 588 Nm at 5250 rpm |
| 6sp semi-auto | 2004-11 |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the 612 Scaglietti included dual front airbags, ABS, electronic stability control and traction control.
Features
Standard features for the 612 Scaglietti included alloy wheels, a Bose sound system with CD player, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, power adjustable front seats (with driver’s seat memory settings), leather seats, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote central locking, power windows and heated mirrors, a tilt adjustable steering wheel, a motion-sensing alarm and immobiliser. The 612 Scaglietti was also fitted with a limited slip differential.
July 2008: 612 Scaglietti update
In July 2008, the 612 Scaglietti was updated as the ‘F1A’ transmission was replaced by the ‘F1 SuperFast’ semi-automatic transmission as used in the 599 GTB Fiorano, providing faster gearshifts; the manual transmission was discontinued. The electronic stability control system could also be controlled via the steering wheel-mounted Manettino switch.
Features were extended to include 20-inch ‘Challenge’ ball-polished alloy wheels, carbon-ceramic disc brakes and an electrochromatic glass roof with variable tinting (from five to ninety-five per cent). Furthermore, the previously optional GTS suspension tune as standard.
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