Ferrari wagon set for Geneva debut

612 Shooting Brake concept set to push Ferrari's design envelope
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A Ferrari insider has told UK publication AutoExpress that the Italian brand is preparing something "very different" for the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The report suggests a shooting brake concept based on the 612 Scaglietti (pictured) will premiere on the prancing horse stage aimed at not only marking the end of the 612's production, but testing how far Ferrari can push the supercar design envelope. Like other high-end performance brand's Ferrari is seeking to broaden its portfolio over the coming decade, but says it will stop short of building an SUV.

"We know there can never be a Ferrari SUV," one source explained. "But we would like to find out what we can put the marque's DNA into and still have it accepted as a Ferrari."

The concept was said to have been penned in-house at Maranello, the project overseen by Fiat Group design boss and ex-Pininfarina chief Lorenzo Ramaciotti. The two-door V12 concept has been described as more practical, roomier and even radical by the report's source.

A replacement for the 612 Scaglietti is also on the cards, reportedly codenamed F151. The new two-door coupe will join the brand's GT line-up, alongside California. Estimates place the new Scaglietti's ticket price at around £230,000 (AUD$357,000).

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