http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/Search/DRauSearchDetails.aspx?itemid=677169 What is that hood scoop? I love it. Also, how is the F1 in the 612...does it have the same technology as the 575 or is it more like the 599? Sorry for my ignorance on this...I have a 550. I'm thinking of trading my 2000 550 and 2006 Maserati GS (with 575-like F1) for a 612.
Looks like this hood was done to look like The Kappa ( Peter Kalikow's 612 ). I really like it. I think the F1 on this 612 is closer to the 575 than to the 599 (Its not as fast that i know for sure). Later 612s might have the faster F1 software. You should drive the 612 before you trade, my dad who has a 550 and drove a 612 said the car was lacking feedback andwas way too assisted.
The newer 612 One-to-One (the one with the electrochromatic roof) which replaced the "normal" 612 in 2008, comes with the 599's F1 SuperFast gearbox (which is fantastic).
Wow! I love that hood scoop! And this car is a manual! If you're gonna get a 612, this is the 612 to get! I would love to know more about that hood scoop.
I wonder if there are any other mods under the hood that required the scoop? either way - I wish mine had one!