Automotive
The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, unveiled in 2004, marked a significant evolution in Ferrari's grand touring lineage, replacing the 456M while honoring the legacy of Maranello's historic coachbuilder, Carrozzeria Scaglietti. Although styled by Pininfarina, the model carried the Scaglietti name as a tribute to the craftsmen behind legendary Ferraris like the 250 GTO and 365 GTB/4 Daytona - cars that helped define the marque’s dual character of luxury and performance.
With its aluminum space frame, the 612 Scaglietti was not only lighter but also faster and more structurally rigid than its predecessor. Designed to accommodate four adult passengers, the coupe featured a distinctive front-mid engine layout, pushing the cabin far rearward and giving it a long hood and short rear deck. The scalloped side panels paid visual homage to the 375 MM, a car famously gifted to Ingrid Bergman by Roberto Rossellini. Despite the sleek fastback silhouette, the 612 offered a practical 240-liter trunk, expanding luggage capacity by 25% over the 456M.
Inside, the cabin combined hand-stitched leather with brushed aluminum to create an environment of understated elegance. Buyers could commission bespoke interiors, while standard features included a steering wheel with integrated controls and a custom-designed Bose audio system - a rare luxury in a Ferrari of the time. The 2+2 configuration was genuinely usable, offering surprising comfort for rear-seat passengers on long drives.
Under the hood, Ferrari installed a 5.75-liter naturally aspirated V12 producing over 530 horsepower, delivering both effortless cruising and spine-tingling acceleration. The engine was positioned behind the front axle for optimal weight distribution. Buyers could choose between a traditional 6-speed manual transmission or an F1-style automated manual - but only 199 of the 3,025 units were fitted with the manual, making those variants especially coveted today by purists.
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