Insight Into the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti for 2005

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

A lot has been said about the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti for 2005. As Ferrari's entry in the coupe market the 612 Scaglietti (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door 612 Scaglietti is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ferrari as a brand in general.

Performance

The 612 Scaglietti Base is equipped with a Ferrari 5.7 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.

The fuel system for the 2005 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 25.10 gallons.

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

612 Scaglietti Base Statistics

The 612 Scaglietti is 177.60 inches long, 75.70 inches wide, and 47.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 102.40 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $174,585 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the 612 Scaglietti is 24 months, or Unlimited miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 24 months or Unlimited miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The 612 Scaglietti Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2004 model began the promise of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. The 2005 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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