25.03.2004 The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti made its official UK debut at the 'Motor Show Live' in Birmingham this morning with a single example being presented at the NEC in eye-catching Blu Mirabeau

The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti made its official UK debut at the 'Motor Show Live' in Birmingham this morning. The single example, being shown at the NEC in Blu Mirabeau, took pride of place alongside the Challenge Stradale and 575 M Maranello on a compact stand.

Ferrari's latest front engined coupe received its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at the beginning of the year, the all-new, aluminium four-seater immediately raising the art of grand touring to a new level of sophistication. 

Longer, wider and taller than the 456M it replaces, the 612 Scaglietti offers ease-of-entry for rear-seat passengers to an outstandingly luxurious cabin that will accommodate four adults in absolute comfort. 

Powered by an advanced V12 engine it has a top speed of 199mph and for the first time on a Ferrari, computerised electronic stability and traction control (CST).

Demand for the exciting new model in the UK, one of the marque's strategically most important and well established markets, was instantaneous. With first deliveries to customers commencing in July, this year's UK right hand drive allocation of 60 cars has already been quickly sold, and orders are now being taken for deliveries running well into the course of next year.

The eye-catching car on display has certainly been grabbing attention in Birmingham. Its sensuous, sweeping Pininfarina-styled lines, coupled to its rich interior, which combines elegance with a sporting and simplistic nature, make Ferrari's UK importer confident that they have yet another winner on their hands.