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Ferrari 599 GTO...yowza!
Ferrari takes wraps off new 599 GTO, quicker than an Enzo
by Noah Joseph [Autoblog.com]
We've seen the spy shots. We've even seen the options list. Now Ferrari has officially taken the wraps off its new performance benchmark, the 599 GTO, ahead of the car's official debut later this month at the Beijing Motor Show.
Sort of a street-legal stepping point between the production 599 GTB Fiorano and the track-only 599XX, the 599 GTO evokes the famous Gran Turismo Omologato designation made famous by the legendary 250 GTO of the 1960s and the muscle-bound 288 GTO of the 1980s. That's quite a legacy to follow, so it's a good thing the 599 GTO brings the goods.
Output from the 6.0-liter V12 – itself derived from the Enzo's engine – is up from 612 horsepower to 661, with torque up a modest 9 lb-ft to 457. Coupled with a 195 kilogram (430 lb) weight reduction program – now tipping the scales at 1495 kg (3295 lbs), the leaner and meaner 599 can sprint to 62 miles per hour from a standstill in a scant (and very specific) 3.35 seconds, with a top speed in excess of 208 mph, while lapping the Fiorano test track from which its donor's name is derived in a blitzing 1 minute, 24 seconds. That's faster than the Enzo, people.
The GTO is also treated to more aerodynamic bodywork, including a new front splitter, side sills, diffuser and rear spoiler. The vented hood is new as well, as are the ten-spoke, 20-inch rims with F1-derived wheel donuts aiding aero efficiency.
Piquing your interest yet? Don't get too excited. As the new flagship in Ferrari's range, the 599 GTO is reported to fetch a price tag approaching £300,000 overseas (equivalent to nearly $460k). Only 599 examples will be offered, which is still more than the Enzo whose performance it eclipses. Follow the jump for the official press release, and check out the images in the gallery for a closer look.
by Noah Joseph [Autoblog.com]
We've seen the spy shots. We've even seen the options list. Now Ferrari has officially taken the wraps off its new performance benchmark, the 599 GTO, ahead of the car's official debut later this month at the Beijing Motor Show.
Sort of a street-legal stepping point between the production 599 GTB Fiorano and the track-only 599XX, the 599 GTO evokes the famous Gran Turismo Omologato designation made famous by the legendary 250 GTO of the 1960s and the muscle-bound 288 GTO of the 1980s. That's quite a legacy to follow, so it's a good thing the 599 GTO brings the goods.
Output from the 6.0-liter V12 – itself derived from the Enzo's engine – is up from 612 horsepower to 661, with torque up a modest 9 lb-ft to 457. Coupled with a 195 kilogram (430 lb) weight reduction program – now tipping the scales at 1495 kg (3295 lbs), the leaner and meaner 599 can sprint to 62 miles per hour from a standstill in a scant (and very specific) 3.35 seconds, with a top speed in excess of 208 mph, while lapping the Fiorano test track from which its donor's name is derived in a blitzing 1 minute, 24 seconds. That's faster than the Enzo, people.
The GTO is also treated to more aerodynamic bodywork, including a new front splitter, side sills, diffuser and rear spoiler. The vented hood is new as well, as are the ten-spoke, 20-inch rims with F1-derived wheel donuts aiding aero efficiency.
Piquing your interest yet? Don't get too excited. As the new flagship in Ferrari's range, the 599 GTO is reported to fetch a price tag approaching £300,000 overseas (equivalent to nearly $460k). Only 599 examples will be offered, which is still more than the Enzo whose performance it eclipses. Follow the jump for the official press release, and check out the images in the gallery for a closer look.
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I know im starting to get old, I prefer the Ferraris of the past. They are trying to get too radical with all the vents and ducts. Remember the futuristic concept cars they said we would be flying around in Jetsons style, well they are starting to look the part. What happened to the days where a car looked like a car. Or more importantly a Ferrari was a Ferrari and was not trying to be a Lamborghini. Seriously, lamborghinis look civil compared to this and they are supposed to be the look at me clown cars. Ferraris are getting ugly, Astons are getting close to godliness. Less is more, class is class.
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I know im starting to get old, I prefer the Ferraris of the past. They are trying to get too radical with all the vents and ducts. Remember the futuristic concept cars they said we would be flying around in Jetsons style, well they are starting to look the part. What happened to the days where a car looked like a car. Or more importantly a Ferrari was a Ferrari and was not trying to be a Lamborghini. Seriously, lamborghinis look civil compared to this and they are supposed to be the look at me clown cars. Ferraris are getting ugly, Astons are getting close to godliness. Less is more, class is class.
The aerodynamics of the car and cooling system demand the scoops and vents, air-dams, and wings in the design. Lamborghini goes as far as opening winglets to keep the engine cool, and straps wings on to keep traction on the wheels. This stuff makes a difference at 150 mph++++++
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With the performance of average cars getting so good over the years, and the way the mpg requirements are going to become, the auto industry is going to become a funny place. I understand the cooling needs and aerodynamics side of things but there are plenty of other cars out there that have no problem in the 315k region and look good doing it while not overheating. I realize style is subjective, but the supercar market has become a contradictory beast over the past couple years. Lots of the new cars look like westcoast customs did the styling rather then Pininfarina. As to the contradictory part! Porsche did a study a long time ago into wheel size and found 17’s to be the fastest wheel (track and sport use). If you ever watch racing of any form you would never see this either. Consumers in all their designing and engineering wisdom want huge wheels, 18, 19, and 20’s because they look good, to some. With all the time above 150 these cars will do im sure they could turn down the look at me factor a bit. I don’t think I’ll have to worry about seeing one in the NW anytime soon. They are probably all going to the Middle East and Asia or other countries with real economies. I think I know where mr. Gemballa is hiding out, inside the Ferrari design studio! Btw we will decide whether its cool enough if it ends up painted white sitting in Mark's garage. 
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With the performance of average cars getting so good over the years, and the way the mpg requirements are going to become, the auto industry is going to become a funny place. I understand the cooling needs and aerodynamics side of things but there are plenty of other cars out there that have no problem in the 315k region and look good doing it while not overheating. I realize style is subjective, but the supercar market has become a contradictory beast over the past couple years. Lots of the new cars look like westcoast customs did the styling rather then Pininfarina. As to the contradictory part! Porsche did a study a long time ago into wheel size and found 17’s to be the fastest wheel (track and sport use). If you ever watch racing of any form you would never see this either. Consumers in all their designing and engineering wisdom want huge wheels, 18, 19, and 20’s because they look good, to some. With all the time above 150 these cars will do im sure they could turn down the look at me factor a bit. I don’t think I’ll have to worry about seeing one in the NW anytime soon. They are probably all going to the Middle East and Asia or other countries with real economies. I think I know where mr. Gemballa is hiding out, inside the Ferrari design studio! Btw we will decide whether its cool enough if it ends up painted white sitting in Mark's garage.