Car of the Year for 2008: The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Frequently you will find that buyers of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti are very excited about their new car. The 612 Scaglietti has held a place among the top of the 612 Scaglietti line of car for more than a decade. It is an important automobile, and the 2008 model is no different in that respect. The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti comes under the heading of coupe models that are suitable for families.
Performance
The 612 Scaglietti Base is equipped with a Ferrari 5.7 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to 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.
For the 2008 612 Scaglietti, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Bosch Motronic, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12 gallons.
612 Scaglietti Base Statistics
of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the 612 Scaglietti Base are inches long by inches wide.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The 612 Scaglietti Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In 2007 and 2008 the 612 Scaglietti Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Base sold well in 2008. 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.