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anybody else think the 612 looks similar to the lusso?

Discussion in '612/599' started by ross, Dec 10, 2014.

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  1. ross

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    #1 ross, Dec 10, 2014
    i know the lusso is a 2 seater, but as much as the 456 is derivative of the daytona, i see styling cues from the lusso in the 612.

    anybody else?
     
  2. southnc

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    #2 southnc, Dec 10, 2014
    Funny you mention this, as often tell people to think of the 612 as the "modern day Lusso."
     
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  4. southnc

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    #4 southnc, Dec 10, 2014
    Correct - that was actually the official "target" car for the 612, when it was developed.

    When I refer to the Lusso, I was thinking in terms of its classical, but not too aggressive look. A sort of Wolf in Sheep's Clothes" kind of car, even though the Lusso was 2-seater and the 612 a 2+2.
     
  5. Piper

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    #5 Piper, Dec 10, 2014
    Indeed
     
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    #6 ROMO, Dec 10, 2014
    for sure...many of my ferrari enthusiasts friends share you opinion as well!
     
  7. montegoblue

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    #7 montegoblue, Dec 10, 2014
    Totally agree -- a wolf in sheep's clothing ; nice to punch the throttle on the freeway and just the others cars disappear...
     
  8. ross

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    #8 ross, Dec 10, 2014
    I certainly see that too!
    I remember seeing this car in rome at the 50 year anniversary, and it was stunning in the flesh
     
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  10. FarEastFerrari

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    #10 FarEastFerrari, Dec 10, 2014
    I love my 612. I was scaring the daylights out of people running the car around 6 to 8K RPM in low gear. The sounds is just simply awesome. I heard the Lusso doesn't handle nor drive that well when compared with a GTC. I dont think the 612 looks like it. It has its own unique and timeless styling. I am going to sell my 2007 and get a late model one on one when the prices fall a bit more.
     
  11. tazandjan

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    #11 tazandjan, Dec 10, 2014
    Thomas- Redline on a 612 is 7500 rpm and fuel cut-off is 7600. The only way to get to 8000 is to have a three pedal and make a bad downshift. Bet that would feel like somebody tied her to a tree and the rope ran out.
     

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