Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Suspension

The 612 Scaglietti's suspension is as advanced and innovative as the rest of the car, providing handling and control in line with the coupe's excellent 46% rear / 54% front weight distribution. Independent shock absorbers and coil springs are located by forged aluminum double wishbones mounted on aluminum and rubber rose joints at all four corners. Anti-dive and anti-squat geometry is designed into the system.

The 612 Scaglietti has an active damping, variable calibration adaptive suspension system. Steering wheel mounted controls allow driver selection of "Normal" and "Sport" modes. Calibration of the dampers is controlled by independent software integrated with the other electronic control systems. The system uses sensors to record the movements of the wheels and body, instantly adapting the calibration of the dampers to suit requirements, depending on road surface and driving style.

Working in concert with the braking, suspension and transmission, the 612 Scaglietti's Electronic Stability and Traction Control System (CST) is a Ferrari first. CST offers exceptional performance and enhanced safety engineering. The system integrates and completes the ABS and ASR functions by controlling the directional dynamics of the car. The 612 driver can select "Normal" or "Sport" modes for CST, or deactivate the system.

The 612 Scaglietti's Bosch 5.7 ABS braking system is particularly responsive and resistant to fading, a perfect partner to the car's performance. Large diameter, cross-drilled, ventilated discs with four-piston calipers are actuated through a twin membrane servo with integral pump. Combined with the 612's impressive weight distribution, braking excellence is fully realized.

The 612 Scaglietti's asymmetrical (18" front, 19" rear) cast aluminum wheels, combining performance and low weight, are a highly efficient compromise between performance and weight reduction too. Mounting big tires (245/45/18 front, 285/40/19 rear) helps provide the right balance of comfort and performance. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alerts the driver to changes in the tire pressure via a display.