Car of the Year for 2006: The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Buyers of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The 612 Scaglietti has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ferrari line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2006 model is no exception. The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti falls into the coupe for the family category. People who purchase the 612 Scaglietti have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Performance
The restyled 612 Scaglietti Base is equipped with a Ferrari 5.7-liter 12-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 48 valves. The engine is paired with a Ferrari 6-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.
The 612 Scaglietti uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Fuel is handled for the 612 Scaglietti is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.
612 Scaglietti Base Statistics
102.40 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 47.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the 612 Scaglietti Base are 177.60 inches long by 75.70 inches wide.
The standard warranty period for the 612 Scaglietti is 24 months, or Unlimited miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Cost is always a factor when looking at a car. The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti lists at $168,005 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 2-door coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2006 612 Scaglietti gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 11 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In 2005 and 2006 the 612 Scaglietti Base was availble in the exterior colors of Custom Paint.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Base sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ferrari, specifically a 612 Scaglietti.
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