MODEL HISTORY

When it was launched in 2004, the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti continued Maranello's long tradition of great front-engined GT cars. Designed by Pininfarina and intended as a replacement for the ageing 456, it was named to honour Sergio Scaglietti, whose eponymous company designed and built a number of legendary sports and racing Ferraris during the 1950s and '60s.

With its 5748cc V12 engine producing 540bhp, the 199mph 612 Scaglietti was heralded as the fastest four-seater Ferrari ever made, and the engine was mounted far enough back to give the car impressively nimble and neutral handling. Owners could choose between a six-speed manual gearbox and an 'automated manual' paddle-shift system, with the vast majority opting for the latter.

This was also the second Prancing Horse - after the 360 Modena - to feature all-aluminium construction, and there was more room inside than had been the case in the 456, particularly in the rear.

The double-wishbone suspension was matched with clever electronics such as integrated stability and traction-control systems, plus continuously variable damping, and road-testers were immediately impressed by the 612's user-friendly nature. Peter Robinson wrote in Autocar that: 'No Ferrari has ever been this easy-going or this comfortable… It feels soft, pliable, soothing - yet at the same time controlled… And fear not, because it's also quick. Very quick.'

There were various limited-edition models during the 612 Scaglietti's production run, plus an HGTC package that added just over £15,000 to the £181,225 list price and came with different wheels, tyres and brakes - plus reprogrammed suspension and gearchange.

The 612 Scaglietti lasted until 2011, when - after just over 3000 had been built - the new FF model was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show.

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