Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

The 612 Scaglietti was released at the 2004 NAIAS as Ferrari’s first all-aluminum 4-seat grand tourer. Unlike the 456M it effectively replaced, the 612 had adequate room in the rear for two adults.

The 612 shared the same basic engine architecture as the Ferrari 575M Maranello with its Tipo F133F V12 engine that could produce 532.6 bhp @ 7250 from a displacement of 5,748 cc. It was mated to either a 6-Speed manual or an upgraded version of the 360 Modena’s F1 system called the F1A semi-automatic.

Ferrari built around 3,000 612s with the later cars receiving an electrochromic glass roof, carbon-ceramic brakes and a wheel-mounted manettino.

Some of the very last 612s, produced after 2008 were products of the One-To-One Personalisation Program offering custom appointments that could raise the cost of the car over $400,000 USD.

Press Release

The 612 Scaglietti is the perfect marriage of sporty thoroughbred Ferrari berlinetta performance and excellent onboard comfort for four occupants. The replacement for the highly successful 456M, the new model’s own winning combination derives from a roomy interior enhanced by significantly larger dimensions, a 60 kg reduction in weight, and a range of uncompromising design solutions.

The 612 Scaglietti’s most significant features include:

All-aluminium space frame chassis and bodywork construction used for the very first time on a Ferrari 12-cylinder and built entirely by Ferrari at the Scaglietti light-alloy technologies facility. The result is a massive 60% increase in overall structural rigidity (rigidity-weight ratio). The 612 Scaglietti’s advanced aluminium construction also translates into improved comfort and handling, in addition to offering maximum occupant protection in the case of a collision.

-mid-front layout with the engine mounted behind the front axle, and the gearbox and differential in unit at the rear ensure that the centre of gravity is kept as far back and as low as possible. This in turn significantly improves the car’s dynamics in terms of performance (0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds), stability and braking efficiency, as well as delivering much nimbler handling. Excellent weight distribution (46% front, 54% rear) is enhanced by a performance-oriented handling set-up with active damping and the special CST stability and traction control system, used here for the very first time on a Ferrari.

-A 65 Degree V12 engine with a displacement of 5748 cc which is rounded off to give the figure 6 (litres) in the 612 model designation. The V12 represents the very pinnacle of Ferrari engine design, thanks in particular to improved fluid dynamic characteristics of the intake and exhaust manifolds, generating a blistering 540 bhp at 7250 rpm. The six-speed mechanical gearbox is available with both a manual and a new generation electro-hydraulic set-up, known as the F1A, designed to marry fast manual gear shifting with comfortable automatic use.

-Designed by Pininfarina to epitomise dynamism and elegance, the 612 Scaglietti boasts characteristic scalloped sides that recall the famous 375 MM bodied by the Turin coachbuilder for Rossellini and used by Ingrid Bergman. Its thoroughbred spirit effortlessly combines with outstanding comfort and space on board, from the ease of entry for all four occupants and the notable legroom (helped by an increase in length of 139 mm compared to the 456M), to the excellent rear seating layout with extra headroom. Lastly, the overall roominess of the 612 Scaglietti is complemented by a 240-litre luggage compartment – a full 25% larger than the 456M’s – which can hold a five-piece Ferrari luggage set or two golf bags.

-The level of on-board comfort is completed with a range of new generation of ergonomic features: the instrument binnacle and steering wheel-mounted commands designed for maximum driver control, dual-zone climate control, and a Hi-End Bose sound system specifically developed for the 612 Scaglietti’s sophisticated aluminium and leather interior which can, naturally, be fully personalised on request.

Specs & Performance

submitted by	Richard Owen
type	Series Production Car
production years	2004 – 2010
released at	2004 NAIAS
body stylist	Frank Stephenson
coachbuilder	Pininfarina
production	3000
price $	$ 259,000
predecessor	2002 Ferrari 456M GT Scaglietti
successor	2011 Ferrari FF
engine	Tipo F133F V12
position	Mid-Front, Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
displacement	5748 cc / 350.8 in³
bore	89 mm / 3.5 in
stroke	77 mm / 3.03 in
compression	11.2:1
power	397.2 kw / 532.6 bhp @ 7250 rpm
specific output	92.66 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	289.46 bhp per tonne
torque	588 nm / 433.7 ft lbs @ 5250 rpm
body / frame	Aluminum Body over Aluminum Spaceframes and Box Sections
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	245/45 – 18
rear tires	285/40 – 19′
front brakes	Vented Discs
rear brakes	Vented Discs
f suspension	Active Damping
r suspension	Active Damping
curb weight	1840 kg / 4057 lbs
weight distro	46 % / 54 %
wheelbase	2950 mm / 116.1 in
front track	1688 mm / 66.5 in
rear track	1641 mm / 64.6 in
length	4902 mm / 193.0 in
width	1957 mm / 77.0 in
height	1344 mm / 52.9 in
transmission	6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed ‘F1A’ semi-auto
top speed	~315 kph / 195.7 mph
0 – 60 mph	~4.5 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~10.1 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~12.7 seconds
designers	Ken Okuyama