DecodedCars2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2009 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 2dr Coupe RWD
- Engines
- 5.7L 12-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 12 combined · 10 city / 16 hwy
- Length
- 193.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,057 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 12 MPG combined, 44% below the 2009 midsize car average of 21.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is a midsize car offered with a 5.7L 12-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,057 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 12 MPG combined (10 city / 16 highway), 44% worse than the 2009 midsize car average of 21.6 MPG, for an estimated $6,850 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
What changed for 2009
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2008 612 Scaglietti — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2008; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2008 612 Scaglietti →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2dr Coupe RWD | 193.3 in | 77.2 in | 52.8 in | 115.7 in | 65.7 / 64.2 in | 4,057 lb |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 612 Scaglietti | 5.7L 12-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 10 / 15 / 12 | -44% | $6,850 | 741 |
| 612 Scaglietti | 5.7L 12-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 9 / 16 / 11 | -49% | $7,450 | 808 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2009 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2009 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (this car) | 12 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2009 Bentley Continental | 13 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 26, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V536000 · 23,555 vehicles
- Problem
- Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2017 F12 TDF, 2012-2016 FF, 2017-2020 GTC4 Lusso, 2018-2020 GTC4 Lusso T, 2013-2015 LaFerrari, 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, and 2019-2022 Portofino vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, and resulting in a brake fluid leak that may lead to a partial or total loss of brake function.
- Risk
- A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 22, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 80. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-833.
Not every 2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other 612 Scaglietti years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 612 Scaglietti | 12 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 612 Scaglietti | 12 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 612 Scaglietti | 12 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 612 Scaglietti | 12 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 612 Scaglietti | 12 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 612 Scaglietti | 12 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →