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Encyclopedia > 612 Scaglietti
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Manufacturer: Ferrari
Class: Gran Turismo
Body Style: front-engined 2+2 coupe
Production: 2004 — present
Predecessor: Ferrari 456
Engines: 5.7 L V12
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The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is a Gran Turismo car produced by Ferrari since 2004. It is a large two door coupe with a 2+2 seating arrangement, the first Ferrari designed for four adult passengers. The 612 Scaglietti was designed to replace the smaller Ferrari 456M. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 293 KB) From w:fr:Image:SAG2004 214 Ferrari G12. ... The Ferrari Gestione Industriale badge on the front of a 330 GTC // History See also: Enzo Ferrari for the founders life story History of Ferrari for details on the Ferrari automobile company Scuderia Ferrari for further history of the Ferrari racing team 1929-1946 Founder Enzo Ferrari never intended... Gran Turismo is Italian for grand touring or grand tourisme. These terms are used to describe long distance or endurance races like 24 hours of Le Mans, Mille Miglia, Targa Florio, Carrera Panamericana and the high-powered sportscars which compete there. ... In Automobile design, an FR, or Front-engine, Rear wheel drive, layout places the engine in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... 2 plus 2 (2+2) The term 2 plus 2 (or 2+2) is a semi-slang phrase used to describe a car with seating for two passengers up front, plus two for occasional passengers in the rear. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ferrari 456 and 456M is a high-performance Ferrari front-engined grand tourer. ... A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ... A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ... Gran Turismo is Italian for grand touring or grand tourisme. These terms are used to describe long distance or endurance races like 24 hours of Le Mans, Mille Miglia, Targa Florio, Carrera Panamericana and the high-powered sportscars which compete there. ... A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ... The Ferrari Gestione Industriale badge on the front of a 330 GTC // History See also: Enzo Ferrari for the founders life story History of Ferrari for details on the Ferrari automobile company Scuderia Ferrari for further history of the Ferrari racing team 1929-1946 Founder Enzo Ferrari never intended... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... 2 plus 2 (2+2) The term 2 plus 2 (or 2+2) is a semi-slang phrase used to describe a car with seating for two passengers up front, plus two for occasional passengers in the rear. ... The Ferrari 456 and 456M is a high-performance Ferrari front-engined grand tourer. ...


The 612 Scaglietti shares its naturally aspirated 5.7 L (5748ccm) V12 engine with the 575M Maranello. The Dino-based engine produces 540 bhp at 7250 rpm with a compression ratio of 11.2:1. The car is capable of 199 mph (315 km/h) and has a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds. It comes with two six speed transmission options: a conventional manual or the F1A paddle shift system, a much refined version of the F1 system in Ferrari 360 Modena. A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ... An internal combustion engine is an engine that is powered by the expansion of hot combustion products of fuel directly acting within an engine. ... The Ferrari 575M Maranello is a two seat, two door, grand tourer car built by Ferrari. ... Alfredino Dino Ferrari, son of Enzo Ferrari, was a designer for the Ferrari companys racing program. ... The horsepower (hp) is the name of several non-metric units of power. ... rpm or RPM may mean: revolutions per minute RPM Package Manager (originally called Red Hat Package Manager) RPM (movie) RPM (band), a Brazilian rock band RPM (magazine), a former Canadian music industry magazine In firearms, Rounds Per Minute: how many shots an automatic weapon can fire in one minute On... In mechanics, a transmission or gearbox is the gear and/or hydraulic system that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover (which can be an engine or electric motor), to some form of useful output device. ... Ferrari 360 is the name given to three models of Ferrari cars: the Ferrari 360 Modena, an enclosed two-door coupe; the Ferrari 360 Spider, a two-door convertible; and the Ferrari Challenge Stradale, the bare-bones version of the 360 Modena. ...


The 612 is Ferrari's second all-aluminium vehicle, the first being the 360 Modena. Its space frame (developed with Alcoa) is made from extrusions and castings of the material, and the aluminium body is welded on. The chassis of the 612 will form the basis of the new 600 Imola, the replacement for the current V12 575M sports car. Ferrari 360 is the name given to three models of Ferrari cars: the Ferrari 360 Modena, an enclosed two-door coupe; the Ferrari 360 Spider, a two-door convertible; and the Ferrari Challenge Stradale, the bare-bones version of the 360 Modena. ... Simplified space frame roof with the nearest unit polygon hightlighted in blue A space frame is a truss-like, light weight rigid structure constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. ... Alcoa NYSE: AA is the world’s leading producer of primary and fabricated aluminum, and alumina with operations in 43 countries. ... The Ferrari 600 Imola (internal code F139) is a forthcoming 2-seat Gran Turismo, to replace the 575M Maranello in 2006. ... A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ... The Ferrari 550 Maranello and 550 Barchetta were 2-seat Gran Turismo automobiles. ... Honda NSX sports car A sports car is a type of automobile designed for sporting performance. ...


It is produced at Ferrari's Carrozzeria Scaglietti plant, the former home of the car's namesake coachbuilder in Modena, Italy. The design, especially the large side scallops, pays homage to a unique early 1960s Ferrari car built to film director Roberto Rossellini's personal taste for actress Ingrid Bergman. Carrozzeria Scaglietti was an Italian automobile design and coachbuilding firm in the 1950s. ... A coachbuilder is a manufacturer of bodies for carriages or automobiles. ... Modena (Mòdna in Modenese dialect) is a city and a province on the south side of the Po valley, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ... Roberto Rossellini (May 8, 1906 - June 3, 1977), was an Italian film director. ... Ingrid Bergman at 14 ▶(?) (August 29, 1915 – August 29, 1982) was an Academy Award-winning Swedish actress. ...


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FR GT America 330 365 Daytona 550 575M 600
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2+2 250GT 330GT 365GT GTC/4 GT4 400 400i 412 456 GT 456M GT 612
MR V6/V8 206 246 308 308i 308qv 328 348 F355 360 F430
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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti - RSportsCars.com (738 words)
All 612 models are fitted with a six-speed mechanical gearbox, with a choice of manual, and F1-style paddle shifts.
Scaglietti is the coachbuilder who brought to life some of the most beautiful Ferrari models in the 1950s and 60s.
The new 612 model is 139 mm longer, 37 mm wider, and 44 mm taller than the 456M, with the wheelbase increased by 350 mm to ensure the latest Ferrari is a genuine 2+2 four seater.
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