Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Structure

The 612 Scaglietti has an entirely aluminum structure made up of straight extrusions (38%) connected by casts (34%) which act as joints. The sheet aluminum (28%) reinforces the structure. Both the skin and the space frame chassis are pressed sheet aluminum reinforced with casts and extrusions on the door posts and roof. The components are assembled using processes appropriate to the function: MIG welds, spot welds and rivets respectively.

The result is a car 40% lighter than other vehicles of similar dimensions and a body 60% more efficient in terms of weight-to-rigidity ratio than its predecessor. High rigidity means a significant reduction in noise and vibration which in turn mean enhanced comfort and handling.

Reflecting its name, the 612 is constructed at Ferrari's Scaglietti Light Alloy Technology facility in Modena. On a specially created assembly line, each coupe moves through 10 geometry stations for robotic controllers to measure 450 verification points before the doors, hood and trunk lid are hung. The result is a car with exceptional structure, the platform for a world-beating four seat coupe.