The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti came about in 2004 ready to replace the smaller 456M. This 2+2 seater fastback coupe featured a 5.7L V12 engine that produced 532 HP and 434 lb-ft of torque. This engine was mated to a six-speed automated transmission.
The 612 Scaglietti’s life span was cut short in 2011 with the birth of its successor, the Ferrari FF.
Recent spyshots that surfaced have led to strong indications that a next-generation Ferrari 612 could become more than just a pipe dream.
This particular set of photos were taken somewhere in Sweden and judging by the look of the car, it doesn’t look a whole lot different from the previous model, which pretty much means that this may be some sort of performance testing designed for the new 612.
What is quite noticeable, though, was that this testing mule comes with a pretty jacked up exhaust pipes, which could also mean that the new 612 could come with a modified – or maybe even new – wheelbase.
At this time, this is about all we have on this rumoured successor to the 612 and if we find anymore updates on the car, we’ll be sure to send them your way.
Back in April the successor to Ferrari’s 612 Scagliettiwas caught on camera, although those were only stills, this time we have some video of what looks like a prototype Ferrari conducting a few test laps around the Italian automaker’s home test track.
So this time you will have a chance to see the vehicle in action tanks to the short spy video. If you take a closer look at the vehicle, you will be able to notice a modified bonnet and a few other design elements borrowed from the recently released convertible California.
Aparently the one time Russian Ferrari owner had just finished handing over more than half a million euro (about $845,000) for the exotic Italian four seater only a half hour before the tragic incident occurred. As the driver explained, "I owned Ferrari for 30 minutes. Just bought it for €600,000 and was heading home, when I noticed some smoke coming out from under the hood, I promptly pulled to the sideway and ran out of the car. In just minutes my new Ferrari had completely caught on fire. I really don’t know what has happened." At least the individual had enough good sense to exit the car before he too suffered a similar fate.
The cause is still undetermined, and judging by the puddle of Ferrari that was left behind, it doesn’t look like it ever will. However, one thing is for certain, this definitely doesn’t look good for the Italian automaker.
Is it just me or is that 612 hot! The citizens of Moscow really do have a strange relationship with their super cars. A little while ago we showed you a Lamborghini crashed by its Russian owner, today it’s a Ferrari that has met its demise. The drive noticed smoke coming out from under the hood of his 612 Scaglietti, then someone caught the conflagration on camera.
To see the aftermath, check out the video after the jump.
We’ve seen this Ferrari 612 test mule earlier this month, but this time there may be more info. A new rumor is suggesting that the stacked exhaust pipes and new hood are not part of a facelift, but a full-on replacement. The 612’s replacement could even feature a 4x4 system to provide a direct rival to the all-wheel drive Lamborghinis (although the 612 seats twice as many.)
What makes us a little skeptical that this is a whole new car planned for 2011, and not just a 612 touch-up, is Ferrari’s other plans. We know Ferrari is working on a successor to the F430, plus there are rumors of a refreshed 599 GTB, 599 Spyder and California Mondial. If even half of these rumors are true, Ferrari would likely be too busy to put together a whole new car.
