Quick news - New 612 Update
Aug 5, 2010 | 05:36 AM
#12
Teamspeed Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 68
From: Essex, UK
Just received this on email.
The Ferrari stable is preparing to open its doors to an all-new Prancing Horse! Our spy photographers have snapped this heavily disguised prototype- likely to be the next 612 Scaglietti- testing in Maranello.
Despite the heavy camouflage, the 612’s long, raked trademark bonnet is a dead giveaway as to the identity of this mystery mule. Also recognisable is the sloping rear roofline of the current car.
With a series of fake body panels at the back of the car- and possibly even a fake windshield- it’s hard to gleam any details about how the rear will shape up, but expect a complete re-design featuring LED tail-lights.
At the front, headlights inspired by the 458 Italia are immediately recognisable, while the newcomer is also likely to borrow the active aerodynamics also seen on Ferrari’s flagship.
As for what’s under the bonnet, there are very few solid details. The only certainty is that power will be increased and emissions will be cut, whether that’s done by downsizing the V12 of the current car to a V8, or employing a hybrid KERS system remains to be seen.
The Ferrari stable is preparing to open its doors to an all-new Prancing Horse! Our spy photographers have snapped this heavily disguised prototype- likely to be the next 612 Scaglietti- testing in Maranello.
Despite the heavy camouflage, the 612’s long, raked trademark bonnet is a dead giveaway as to the identity of this mystery mule. Also recognisable is the sloping rear roofline of the current car.
With a series of fake body panels at the back of the car- and possibly even a fake windshield- it’s hard to gleam any details about how the rear will shape up, but expect a complete re-design featuring LED tail-lights.
At the front, headlights inspired by the 458 Italia are immediately recognisable, while the newcomer is also likely to borrow the active aerodynamics also seen on Ferrari’s flagship.
As for what’s under the bonnet, there are very few solid details. The only certainty is that power will be increased and emissions will be cut, whether that’s done by downsizing the V12 of the current car to a V8, or employing a hybrid KERS system remains to be seen.
Aug 5, 2010 | 06:03 AM
#13
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 7,177
From: Stockholm
I quite like the idea of a hatch back-ish 612. Sounds practical and I'm sure Ferrari can maintain a stylish look. As to the engine it sounded very similar to the 458's V8 in some spy video I saw the other day. My guess is they're going maybe for a turbocharged V8.
Oct 14, 2010 | 08:01 AM
#18
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,533
Many dealers already saw the design and the interior at Maranello, not a production ready car, but they got the idea how it will look like. So all specs mentioned previously confirmed - all-new interior, new V12 good for 640 hp, DCT and so on. Car will feature very interesting AWD system, which will transfer AWD into RWD at speeds over 140 km/h. It will be more like a shooting brake with for sure now, not the rumors.
Also, according to some contacts dealers already started to take deposits and the presentation can take place before all major auto shows. While few contacts exactly at F-dealers still stick with Geneva 2011 official launch.
Also, according to some contacts dealers already started to take deposits and the presentation can take place before all major auto shows. While few contacts exactly at F-dealers still stick with Geneva 2011 official launch.
Oct 14, 2010 | 10:43 AM
#20
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Zoo York
Many dealers already saw the design and the interior at Maranello, not a production ready car, but they got the idea how it will look like. So all specs mentioned previously confirmed - all-new interior, new V12 good for 640 hp, DCT and so on. Car will feature very interesting AWD system, which will transfer AWD into RWD at speeds over 140 km/h. It will be more like a shooting brake with for sure now, not the rumors.
Also, according to some contacts dealers already started to take deposits and the presentation can take place before all major auto shows. While few contacts exactly at F-dealers still stick with Geneva 2011 official launch.
Also, according to some contacts dealers already started to take deposits and the presentation can take place before all major auto shows. While few contacts exactly at F-dealers still stick with Geneva 2011 official launch.
