Used Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 2004 - 2012 review

What's the used Ferrari 612 like?

The 612 Scaglietti may not be Ferrari's prettiest car of all time, but when you look at some of the company's previous four-seaters, it certainly isn't the ugliest, either.

When it comes to comfort, though, the 612 is arguably Ferrari's finest. The cabin is snug yet spacious up front, and provided your pals aren't too portly, they'll be able to fit in the back seats.

Overview

It's a phenomenal drive and comfortable, too

Pros

• You can transport yourself and three mates at blistering speed and in supreme comfort

Cons

• There aren't many of them about, and the steering lacks genuine feel

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The ride is as smooth as you'll find in any grand tourer, and any noise from outside is shut out with impressive efficiency. The forgiving controls also mean that the 612 is easy to drive in traffic.

When the mood takes you, though, the Scaglietti has the poise, balance and well balanced weight distribution to attack corners as well as any sports car. Equally central to the car's appeal is the engine, providing immense power and a delicious sound.

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Which used Ferrari 612 should I buy?

Aside from the colour, there's only one choice to be made with the 612. That's whether to go for the standard six-speed manual gearbox or the F1 version, which provides a clutchless manual gearchange controlled by paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.

In truth, it makes very little difference. Both versions are as thrilling to drive as each other, and there's absolutely no difference in performance. But, for us, the paddle-shift version holds a little bit more of the Formula One magic that Ferrari is famous for. Of course, it'll also depend on which version you can find, because both are hard to come by.

Both cars are powered by a developed version of the 5.7-litre V12 engine from the 575 Maranello, which gives 532bhp. This, combined with the 612's lightweight aluminium body, makes the car capable of covering the 0-60mph dash in just 4.2sec. Not bad for a four-seater.