Acceleration

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
10	9.5

Acceleration is smooth and strong, with no drop in power delivery at any engine speed. Ferrari's 4.0 sec 0-60 mph claim feels about right and is amazingly quick for a large, heavy coupe. The SMT provides crisp, responsive shifts in manual mode, but it occasionally slurs gear changes on its fully automatic setting.

Fuel Economy

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
1	1.5

No opportunity to measure, but don't expect thriftiness with the premium-grade fuel this car requires.

Ride Quality

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
4	6.5

Being the sports car it is, the ride is expectedly firm. Sharp bumps induce some jarring, but overall, the ride is not unpleasant given the 612's sporty suspension tuning and high-performance 19-inch tires.

Steering/Handling/Braking

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
9	8.5

Despite its size and heft, the 612 lives for tight corners, providing tenacious grip that's made even more sure footed thanks to the GTB package's uprated suspension. The steering is responsive in spirited driving but is slow at low speeds. The GTB package's massive carbon ceramic brakes erase speed with near-perfect pedal feel.

Quietness

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
5	7

The 612 can't be classified as a "quiet" car by absolute standards. However, its engine and exhaust notes are an absolute joy to the ears, making mechanical sounds that other automakers can only dream of reproducing. Wind and road noise are suprisingly well suppressed.

Controls

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
10	9.5

The standard leather upholstery, door panels, and headliner can be matched to any color a buyer desires. Trim pieces can be made of real wood or carbon fiber. The quality of the materials and the way they are put together are second to none. Minor complaints include small radio buttons with indistinct markings and a speedometer that can be tough to read at a glance.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
7	7.5

There's plenty of room on seats that are all-day comfortable. Drivers of most any size should have no trouble fitting, but the very tall may find head room in short supply. Visibility is generally good, but the high rear deck partially obscures the view straight back.

Room/Comfort (rear)

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
2	2.5

Medium-size adults can fit in the rear as long as the front seats aren't set too far back. Head and leg room are merely OK, but passengers of even moderate girth may find the seat uncomfortable due its prominent side bolsters. Entry and exit are helped by a power front passenger seat, but the low roofline requires crouching to fully reach the rear compartment.

Cargo Room

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
2	2

Not much storage space in the trunk, given the 612's exterior size. It has sufficient width side to side but is quite shallow front to back. A pair of golf bags will fit but without any other room to spare. Interior storage is limited to a small glovebox and center console.

Value within Class

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
2	2

The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has all the performance expected of an exotic car. It costs plenty, and even if you have the required dollars, there waiting list is at least a year before you could take delivery. Still, there are very few cars that are capable of carrying four passengers at a top speed of nearly 200 mph. There's also an array of custom options buyers can choose so they can make this vehicle uniquely their own, not to mention the prestige of the prancing horse emblem.

Total Score

Base w/GTB pkg., SMT	Class Average
52	56.5

Scores for all Exotic Cars

Low Score		52
Average Score		56
High Score		61