Performance Review: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 612 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular Ferrari 612 has a 5748cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12

The 612 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 612's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1840 kgs (4056 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 in the same weight category as the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 612 shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5748cc 48V V12 engine produces 533 bhp (397 kW) @ 7250 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 434 lb-ft (588.4 Nm) @ 5250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 612 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Competition Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F92 (314.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 612.

The Ferrari 612 has a Power to weight ratio of 289.6 bhp per ton and 235.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 612 competing with the 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Competition Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F92 (314.2 bhp per ton) or the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (314.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 612 generating around 235.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 BMW 6 Series M6 4.4 V8 F13 (260.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0 W12 (260.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.4 secs, this made the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 as fast as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the or the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (4.30 secs). This Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.40 secs) the and the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 612 and the 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP 6.2 V8

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 612 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.31 secs @ 111.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP 6.2 V8 (12.26 secs), the 1995 Honda NSX R 3.0 V6 (12.27 secs), and the 1994 Subaru Impreza WRX STI V1 - Classic JDM (12.27 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 has a maximum speed of 199mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 612 equals the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph), the 2018 Lamborghini SC18 Alston 6.5 V8 (210 mph), or the 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster 6.0 V12 (210 mph).

Related Links:

2004 612 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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