2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti: Road Test
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- MSRP: $263,519 - $275,887
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Our road test for the 2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti includes a full evaluation of the 2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti help you decide if a 2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base w/GTB pkg., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 8.9 |
Acceleration is smooth and strong, with no drop in power delivery at any engine speed. Ferrari's 4.0 seconds 0-60 mph claim feels about right and is amazingly quick for a large, heavy coupe. The automated manual provides crisp, responsive shifts in manual mode, but it occasionally slurs gear changes on its fully automatic setting.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base w/GTB pkg., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.4 |
No opportunity to measure, but don't expect thriftiness with the premium-grade gas this car requires.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base w/GTB pkg., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5.4 |
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., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8.2 |
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., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.4 |
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 surprisingly well suppressed.
CONTROLS
| Base w/GTB pkg., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.1 |
Kudos to Ferrari for eschewing a complicated user interface for climate and audio controls. Minor complaints include small radio buttons with indistinct markings and a speedometer that can be tough to read at a glance.
DETAILS
| Base w/GTB pkg., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 8.1 |
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.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base w/GTB pkg., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.6 |
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., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.5 |
Medium-size adults can fit in the rear as long as the front seats aren't set too far back. Headroom and legroom 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., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.8 |
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 room to spare. Interior storage is limited to a small glovebox and center console.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base w/GTB pkg., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 6 |
The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has all the performance expected of an exotic car. It costs plenty, and even with the required funds, the waiting list for delivery is at least a year. Still, the patient will be rewarded with a car that's capable of carrying four passengers at a top speed of nearly 200 mph. An array of customization options allows buyers to make a 612 uniquely their own.
Total Score
| Base w/GTB pkg., automated manual | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 60 | 63.4 |
Total Score: 60
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