2011 612 Scaglietti

It'll be a 'save-your-ass-when-the-computers-think-you-can't-do-it-anymore' Nissan GTR like 4wd system then I assume.

Personally I prefer balls out RWD over 4wd any day of the week...but then again, There's a 599 GTx for that and the 458.

It would be nice if Ferrari would make it an option...but I highly doubt that.

 

You can always count on Ferrari to deliver a Ferrari!!! What I am trying to say is, they dont dissapoint. Each time a new model is launched it has managed to lead the way and is the aspiration for others. I am positive that the replacement will be nothing short of spectacular.

I am considering cancelling my GTO order and get the 612 replacement. I have heard so much about what the car is expected to be and deliver..cant wait!

MJ

 

yeah but what about price? an 09 612 OTO came in at 360Kish. is hte new car going to be 400K+? thats f40 land!!

 

New 612 to be slightly less than base price of a 599 GTB.

 

Interesting. Great info you are posting!

Will it still be a full 4-seater or will it revert to being a 2+2?

Do you know when it is due to be revealed/launched?

Regards

Paul

 

Paul,

it will be similar to the current 612 in terms of seating....enough for a medium/full sized adult to sit in the back with decent headroom. The car is ready from what I have heard, and will surprise many once its revealed this sept. It will be revealed first to the dealers then will be launched at the autoshow.

MJ

 

Paris? Frankfurt?

Gr. Martin

 

I think Frankfurt...which show is late sept?

 

I guess it's Paris (2/17 October). Frankfurt is every two years.

Gr. Martin

 

This year it is Paris.

What will the new car be called? I reckon it's time the 'Lusso' name was revived

 

We've had Modena, Scaglietti, Fiorano, California, Italia, GTO, so go figure. They'll probably bring out the old book and pick a name

Lusso doesn't sound too bad for that matter...

Gr. Martin

 

Four wheel drive makes no sense to me at all, more weight and more complexity, for what, for maybe at most 2 dozen people who would ever drive their Ferrari in the snow? Sure it may aid acceleration but at what cost to weight and handling.

However, this may be an attempt by Ferrari to take the 2+2 model into its own niche market. I beleive this is a concerted start of a more defined product range, this in my opinion sets the tone that the 599 replacement will even more of a supercar GT.

 

so its going to be cheaper than the current 612 OTO?

 

yes cheaper than a 612 OTO.


On the comments of the 4wd......what ever ferrari come up with....they have never compromised. SO trust what they are doing...I have every confidence they will release a worthy replacement....they know their market...and always deliver.

MJ

 

I'm presuming such a system would be the first of it's kind, correct? The idea of not having a set torque split sounds ingenious. I can't wait to hear more!

How exactly does the AWD system work in the GTR? Am I right in thinking that it has a fixed torque split between the front and rear, or is it more like the system described above?

 

I figured most of you have probably seen this, but just in case...
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I have been told the new scaglietti pictures will surface next week. And been told they are "spectacular " some one out there in Ferrari chat has the pics!!! Please post a.s.a.p.!!

 

This is exciting stuff, Ferrari is on fire lately

 

for my is a new scaglietti http://www.autoblog.it/post/28366/ferrari-video-spia-di-un-misterioso-muletto

 

the 4 wheel drive system will automatically disengage itself at 140kph. it will be in the form of a shooting brake, ie a hatchback.

 

Can't wait! Pictures were to appear this week weren't they?

Gr. Martin

 

Wow it sounds AMAZING, i also believe that is it

 

been told new 612 scaglietti will be on show for the first time in geneva moter show next year. ferrari are not releasing pictures as yet, been told end of year, been told its a bigger car wider longer more head room more powerful 4 wheel drive and its a hatch......better fuel comsupion then current scaglietti...and also not much price different...if not a little cheaper. but best of all it,s going to be a fabalous motor car......will keep you inform......

 

I´m SOO looking forward to see this one!

 

About the 4wd...there were rumors about front wheels being driven exclusively by electric engine. That makes sense considering 4wd form will only me used very little, and also hybrid cars use electric engine very little time.

Furthermore about next 612 there were rumors about a hybrid power. So it all makes sense.



>>Ferrari has been working on an electrically driven 4x4 system for its future models, senior company sources have confirmed.
The various alternatives for the hybrid system were first revealed on the Autocar website earlier this year but Ferrari says the final hybrid design will be used for front engined GT models and will drive the front wheels.
However, the source says that the first models equipped with the system will not appear before 2014. The aim of the 4x4 system – which will use motors mounted inboard of the front wheels – will be to improve handling rather than improve fuel economy.
Insiders say that using torquey electric motors to power the front wheels will offer significant improvements in acceleration and much improved cornering prowess, because the torque delivery to each front wheel can be carefully controlled.<< Autocar