I believe the "6" is supposed to be motor displacement but in this case its a 5.8L motor- but that wouldn't work very well so they rounded up to 6 and then the "12" is for the glorious V12. There is nothing like a V12 and the Ferrari V12 is the king.
That's what I thought so too, tried internet, did not find any concrete answer about "612" But thanks anyway... Alex
6 liter, 12 cylinder. Ferrari has used that nomenclature off and on for years, starting with the 512 (and continuing through the 308, 328, 348, 412).
Thanks in advance: 308 is 3 liters 8 cylinders, 328 is 3.2 liters 8 cylinders, 348 is 3.4liters 8 cylinders, and 512 is 5 liters 12 cylinders as I know of and agree... 412 is a 5 liter engine 12 cylinders, not exactly 4 liters, and 612 is a 5.7 liters still not exactly 6 liters that is my doubt... Like 456 is the c.c. for each cylinder, but I have once heard also 4 seaters 5.6 liters??? Thanks again Alex Lin
Alex- Doubtful they would have rounded up 5474 ccs to 5.6 liters, but 5474 ccs equates to 456.139 ccs/cylinder, which is pretty close. Taz Terry Phillips
Alex- Like someone said before, it means 6 liter, 12 cylinder. They just rounded up the 5748 cc engine to 6 liters. The engine is the same as the 575M's with a few ECU changes, and 575 is for 5.75 liters, like 550 was for 5.50 liters. Ferrari wanted to differentiate the 612, with its brand new chassis, from the 575, and most owners did not even realize it had the 575 engine, cambelts and all. The 612 chassis, shortened from 2950 mm to 2750 mm, and with a modified Enzo engine and new transaxle and dual plate clutch added, became the 599. The 599 is a true 6 liter engine. For the 612 OTO, the 599's dual plate clutch and transaxle case were adopted and the engine received further mods. Most of the OTO mods were introduced with the Sessanta in 2007. Taz Terry Phillips
It's pretty cool how most would think Ferrari is naming their cars but in reality they're simply naming the engines, and the car sort of comes second.
Stefan- The California is the first exception to naming regular production cars for engines for a long time. Some of the Mondials were the last I remember. Mondial T for transverse gear-box, the others at least reference the engine or displacement, ie, 8, QV, and 3.2. Taz Terry Phillips
Stefan- Affirmative. I did not count the Enzo and other F-series supercars, or the SA Aperta. Taz Terry Phillips
Thanks Terry for the info, That's just go with 6 liters 12 cylinders... Easy and simple to remember... Alex Lin
The name the car after the engine because when you buy a Ferrari you buy an engine. The rest comes with it. I read that on hear somewhere. Originally quoted by Enzo was also mentioned.
It stand for the amount of money you will lose in "real" dollars over the years you will own the car when factoring in initial cost, depreciation, inflation, maintenance, and loss of the use of the money. $612K lol
