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HighestOfHigh · 10-30-2009, 11:30 AM

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It seems like just yesterday that Ferrari's 612 Scaglietti was launched but it's actually been almost five years, which is why it’s not surprising that test-mules for the car’s successor are already running around the streets of Maranello. Designers will be primarily focused on giving it an edgier, more up-to-the-minute look, however, the new look may be joined by a greener powertrain as well.

While this test-mule was previously thought to be for a minor mid-cycle facelift for the 612 Scaglietti, key details such as the extended front-end, bonnet bulge, longer wheelbase and stacked exhaust pipes suggest this vehicle represents something much more significant than a facelift. Not much is known about the successor to the 612 as the car’s is expected to make its launch until late 2011, but according to previous reports the car could feature a brand new V-12 powerplant. The new engine is tipped to have 40% fewer carbon-dioxide emissions than the current mill, which would fit Ferrari’s internal goal of reducing its emissions and fuel-consumption by that same amount by 2012.

If the report proves true, the Scaglietti successor will have a fuel economy of roughly 19 mpg--up from 11.5 mpg for the current model. Power isn't expected to grow much, as the 612’s standard 533 horsepower output is already generous. Other rumors include the possibility of Ferrari adding its Insertable 4x4 system as well as a hybrid option.

- Spy Shots: 2012 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Successor Test-Mule - MotorAuthority

Monster · 10-30-2009, 12:01 PM

This car needs a complete re-skin asap.

martinbo · 11-03-2009, 05:10 AM

Ferrari Confirms electric AWD for next generation grand tourer

Source: Ferrari confirms 4x4 system - Autocar.co.uk

So, we had an idea some time ago that Ferrari was working on such a system but it appears to be pretty much confirmed now. Whilst it's a very clever concept and a logical progression for Ferrari, one hopes that Maranello's hallowed steering feel won't be corrupted by the addition of electric drive to the front wheels.

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Ferrari has been working on an electrically driven 4x4 system for its future models, senior company sources have confirmed.

The various alternatives for the hybrid system were first revealed on the Autocar website earlier this year but Ferrari says the final hybrid design will be used for front engined GT models and will drive the front wheels.

However, the source says that the first models equipped with the system will not appear before 2014. The aim of the 4x4 system – which will use motors mounted inboard of the front wheels – will be to improve handling rather than improve fuel economy.

Insiders say that using torquey electric motors to power the front wheels will offer significant improvements in acceleration and much improved cornering prowess, because the torque delivery to each front wheel can be carefully controlled.

Although this new drivetrain won’t be available from launch, it will eventually become an option on the replacement for the 612, which has been caught testing here at high altitude in Europe.

The new 612 should benefit from a lighter and stiffer aluminium chassis as well as a more modern direct-injection V12 engine. There’s also the possibility of a downsized, turbocharged V8 motor.

The new 612 won’t be in the showrooms before early 2012 and will be wrapped in a completely new design language that will mark it out as the company’s flagship Grand Tourer.

A hybrid version – probably powered by a V8 engine – could see its first showing at the 2014 Geneva show.

HighestOfHigh · 11-03-2009, 09:51 AM

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