Everyone thought the...
Everyone thought the Ragster hinted at the next-generation Beetle, but Auto Express has learned the car, driven in issue 842, is on the verge of getting the go-ahead in limited numbers. And it could be on sale by summer 2006.
Take a look at these exclusive pictures
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 carð€™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.