612 Scaglietti turns up the power

Text: Luke Madden / Photos: Automedia

19th November 2009

Take a look at these exclusive pictures of the latest Prancing Horse! Last month our spies captured an updated 612 Scaglietti mule testing and now these exciting mock-ups reveal more about the new car's design.

A new front fascia, inspired by the 458 Italia, gives the car an aggressive update which not only looks good, but is functional too. Vents built into the front and side of the body redirect air flow underneath the car, helping to suck it onto the road.

A brand new bonnet bulge hides a 6.0-litre version of the current car’s 5.7-litre V12, updated with direct injection to boost power from 540bhp to 600bhp. Performance will be blistering, with the 0-60mph sprint taking less than four seconds and a top speed of 200mph.

The seven-speed double clutch gearbox first seen on the California is also set to return on the updated 612, working in tandem with the direct injection to reduce CO2 emissions and increase economy.

The new 612 Scaglietti is expected to hit showrooms in 2012, priced at around £225,000.

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