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Spied: 4×4 Ferrari 612!
« on: November 16, 2006, 06:23:38 AM »


Science project alert! Ferrari is hard at work on their “Insertable 4×4″ system, which looks to debut in the facelifted 612 Scaglietti. Our spy shot photographer, Hans Lehmann, caught the 4×4 612 in testing in Maranello, showing a meaner air intake setup that takes some cues from the 599 GTB Fiorano. Notice the stethoscope-like structures on the front wheels, which appear to be used to measure wheel slip to determine how much power to distribute to the front/rear.

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Re: Spied: 4×4 Ferrari 612!
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2006, 07:19:34 PM »
Very interesting. I've been wondering when Ferrari would dip their toes in the AWD pool that Porsche and Lamborghini jumped in long ago.

I also want to know how they cut drivetrain loss. If it's clutched at the transfer case, you'd still have losses unless it's also clutched at the hubs.

Maybe it's like my cousin's old Bronco II where you had to get out, lock the hubs, back up 40 feet, and recite the pledge of allegiance to engage AWD.

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Re: Spied: 4×4 Ferrari 612!
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2006, 10:29:04 AM »
get out, lock the hubs, back up 40 feet, and recite the pledge of allegiance to engage AWD.

 ;D :D

Think there would be a problem with doing that?     ::)
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Re: Spied: 4×4 Ferrari 612!
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2007, 03:20:49 PM »
Is it AWD or 4X4?
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Re: Spied: 4×4 Ferrari 612!
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2007, 03:22:12 PM »
Quote from: GRAYWOLF on February 06, 2007, 03:20:49 PM
Is it AWD or 4X4?

 :huh:

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Re: Spied: 4×4 Ferrari 612!
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2007, 03:25:21 PM »
Doesn't look it has the ground clearance for 4X4...
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Re: Spied: 4×4 Ferrari 612!
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2007, 03:26:28 PM »
Quote from: GRAYWOLF on February 06, 2007, 03:25:21 PM
Doesn't look it has the ground clearance for 4X4...


Really.

How much ground clearance is needed?
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Re: Spied: 4×4 Ferrari 612!
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2007, 03:30:56 PM »
Enough to not get stuck!
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Re: Spied: 4×4 Ferrari 612!
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2007, 01:39:52 PM »
From the quoted article.......

According to Ferrari the new system is based on the traditional RWD layout, with the second pair of wheels selectively connected via their new insertable transmission system. Instead of being an all time four-wheel drive system it should rather be viewed as a means of traction control. The all-wheel drive will only interfere when the rear wheels loose traction, and IF the option to have the all-wheel drive engaged is switched on.

The systems will only reduce drive train efficiency when they are in use, unlike the system used by Lamborghini. Furthermore, it will ensure that the new breed of Ferraris will have superb handling characteristics in all weather condition, with minimal understeering and oversteering.

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