Elegant Styling by Pininfarina

A front-engined V12 unveiled at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show.Ferrariis the "612 Scaglietti." Scaglietti refers to Sergio Scaglietti, who, as a coachbuilder, created numerous Ferraris from the 1950s to the 1960s.

As if to pay homage to him, its beautifully crafted styling is the work of Pininfarina. Mounted on an aluminum spaceframe body, which is 40% lighter than steel yet boasts high rigidity, is a 5.75-liter V12 engine. Its performance reaches 540ps and 588Nm, achieving 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed exceeding 313km/h. The car's appeal also lies in its practical packaging, offering two seats in the rear and a spacious luggage compartment.

While providing comfortable rear seats beyond a "plus two," Ferrari's philosophy is to never compromise on driving performance. Furthermore, despite its front-engine, rear-drive layout, it achieves an ideal front-to-rear weight distribution of 46:54, delivering sporty handling.

Contributing to this is the transaxle method, which places the gearbox directly in front of the rear differential. In addition to a manual transmission, an F1-type semi-automatic gearbox is available.

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Body | Length 4902 x Width 1957 x Height 1344mm
Engine | 5.75-liter V12
Max Output | 397kW [540ps] / 7250rpm
Max Torque | 588Nm [60.0kgm] / 5250rpm
Drivetrain | FR
Transmission | 6-speed manual (F1-type gearbox)
Price | ¥30,332,000 (¥32,970,000)
(As of May 26, 2008)

BRAND HISTORY
Not a few fans are thrilled by the emblem known as "Cavallino Rampante," or the "Prancing Horse" in Japan. A car that excites crowds with its fierce performance on the circuit and captivates people with its elegant silhouette and high-pitched sound on the street – that is FERRARI. This brand, which pursues the ultimate in speed in both F1 and its production cars, still carries the strong passion of its founder, Enzo Ferrari.

Born in Modena, Italy, in 1898, Enzo was so moved by a race he saw in Bologna at the age of ten that he eventually decided he wanted to become a racing driver. His singular ambition steadily moved toward realization, and in 1920, Enzo became a test driver for Alfa Romeo. In the same year, he competed as an Alfa driver in the Targa Florio, achieving a commendable second place.

However, Enzo's interest eventually shifted to managing a racing team, and in 1929, he established Scuderia Ferrari, taking on Alfa's racing activities. Despite his prowess, his relationship with Alfa ended in 1939. After World War II, in 1947, he resumed racing with his own "Ferrari 125," equipped with his own V12 engine. This marked the beginning of Ferrari's journey as a sports car brand.

Subsequently, Ferrari came under the Fiat umbrella. Currently, under President Luca Montezemolo, who also serves as chairman of the Fiat Group, the brand continues to enhance its allure. The lineup consists of five models: the V12-powered "599" and "612 Scaglietti," the mid-engined V8 sports cars "F430" and "F430 Spider," and the ultra-sporty "430 Scuderia."