First Impressions of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti for 2008

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

There have been several award-winning cars from Ferrari over the years, including the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti of 2008. There are one trim levels to the 612 Scaglietti, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 5.7 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.

Under the Hood

The restyled 612 Scaglietti Base is equipped with a 5.7-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 612 Scaglietti uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 612 Scaglietti Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 612 Scaglietti is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 2008 612 Scaglietti gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

The 2007 model began the promise of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the 612 Scaglietti Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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