| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–Present |
| Predecessor | Ferrari 575M Maranello |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-seat berlinetta |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Engine | 6.0 L Tipo F140C V12 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed "F1" sequential |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 4,665 mm (183.7 in) |
| Width | 1,962 mm (77.2 in) |
| Height | 1,336 mm (52.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,688 kg (3,721 lb) |
| Related | Ferrari 612 Scaglietti |
| Designer | Frank Stephenson at Pininfarina[1] |
The 599 GTB Fiorano (internal code F141) is an Italian gran turismo produced by Ferrari. It is the brand's two-seat flagship, replacing the 575 M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model.
Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Ferrari's Frank Stephenson, the 599 GTB debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006. It is named for its total engine displacement (5999 cc), Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari.
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The Tipo F140C 6.0 L (5999 cc) V12 engine produces a maximum 620 PS (456 kW; 612 hp), making it the most powerful series production Ferrari road car of the time. This is one of the few engines whose output exceeds 100 hp per liter of displacement without any sort of forced-induction mechanism such as supercharging or turbocharging. Its 608 N·m (448 ft·lbf) of torque will also be a new record for Ferrari's GT cars. Most of the modifications to the engine were done to allow it to fit in the Fiorano's engine bay (the original Enzo version could be taller as it would not block forward vision due to its mid-mounted position).[2]
| Engine Installation | Type | Make | Bore/Stroke | Compression Ratio | Valve Gear | Power | Torque | Red Line | Power-to-Weight Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Longitudinal | V12, 5999 cc, petrol | Aluminium Head and Block | 92.0/75.2 mm | 11.2:1 | 4 per cylinder | 620 PS (456 kW; 612 hp) @ 7600 rpm | 608 N·m (448 lb·ft) @ 5600 rpm | 8400 rpm | 367 PS (270 kW; 362 hp) per tonne |
A traditional 6-speed manual transmission as well as Ferrari's 6-speed called "F1 SuperFast" is offered. Reviewers of the car have mentioned that the MagneRide suspension gives the 599 a very comfortable ride but allows it to handle well at the same time..
The Fiorano also sees the debut of Ferrari's new traction control system, F1-Trac.
Performance claimed by Ferrari.
An upgrade that improves the car's handling, meaning Handling Gran Turismo Evoluzione, includes a modified set-up with stiffer springs and rear anti-roll bar as well as new calibration settings for the magneto-rheological shock absorbers when the manettino is at its sportier settings. The ride height has also been lowered, which lowers the car's center of gravity. The package also includes optimised tyres featuring a compound that offers improved grip. The car's electronics have also changed. The gearbox's shifts are faster in high-performance settings, while new engine software improved accelerator response. The exhaust silencer was modified to produce more marked and thrilling sound under hard usage while still delivering just the right comfort levels at cruising speed. The exterior and interior were upgraded with more carbon fibre components and it also includes new 20-inch wheels.[5]
On 8 April 2010, Ferrari announced official details of the 599 GTO.[6] The car is a road-going version of the 599XX and Ferrari say the 599 GTO is their fastest road car ever, able to lap the Fiorano test circuit in 1 minute 24 seconds, one second faster than the Ferrari Enzo. Its engine produces 670 PS (493 kW; 661 bhp) at 8250 rpm, with 620 N·m (460 lb·ft) of torque at 6500 rpm.[7] Ferrari claims the 599 GTO can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 3.35 seconds and has a top speed of over 335 km/h (208 mph).[7] At 1,605 kilograms (3,540 lb), the 599 GTO weighs almost 100 kg (220 lb) less than the standard GTB.[8] Production will be limited to 599 cars.
Ferrari has given only two other models the GTO designation: the 1962 250 GTO and the 1984 288 GTO.[9] Unlike the previous GTO's however, the 599 GTO was not designed for homologation in any racing series.
The convertible version of the 599 GTO, the SA Aperta, was introduced 2010 Paris Motor Show as a unique one off collection in honor of designers Sergio Pininfarina and Andrea Pininfarina. Only 80 examples were released.[10]
| Power @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Accelaration to 100 km/h | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 493 kW (670 PS; 661 hp) a 8250 rpm | 620 N·m (460 lb·ft) a 6500 rpm | 3.6 sec | 325 km/h (202 mph) |
The 599XX is a car designed for track use only and is not street legal, based on 599 GTB. The rev limiter is raised to 9000 rpm, with the engine rated for 730 PS (540 kW; 720 hp) at 9000 rpm. Weight is reduced by cutting the weight of the engine unit components, and use of composites and carbon-fibre body parts, carbon-fibre brake pads. A new gearbox shift strategy is introduced to cut overall gear change time to 60 ms. Aerodynamics were retuned to give more downforce (280 kg (617 lb) at 200 km/h, 630 kg (1,389 lb) at 300 km/h). The car also includes 29/67 R19 front and 31/71 R19 rear tires with 19 x 11J wheel rims at the front and 19 x 12J at the rear.
The car was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show.[5]
Ferrari announced at the 2010 Beijing International Auto Show that the 599XX had completed the Nordschleife circuit at the Nürburgring in a time of 6 minutes and 58.16 seconds - the second fastest time ever recorded for a production-derived sports car.[11] (video here)[12]
On November 9th 2011, a user by the name of "MisterMaranello" on www.FerrariChat.com posted what is believed to be the first internationally available images of the further developed 599XX EVO, which includes a radically restyled aero and exhaust package as well as electronic upgrades and Pirelli tyres. On 1 December 2011 Ferrari confirmed details for the 599XX "with evolution package" in preparation for the 2011 Bologna Motor Show.[13] It weighs 35kg less than a standard 599XX and has slightly improved peak power (740BHP) and torque (700Nm). One of the key features of the EVO is its active rear wing which can adjust automatically to provide increased cornering performance.It costs £160,000 on top of the £1m-plus entry cost for the privilage.
On December 9th 2011, topgear.com ( Top Gear Magazine ) announced a special edition 599 GTB for Ferrari's 60 years of F1 wins. From Froilan Gonzalez's win at Silverstone in 1951 with the Ferrari 375 F1, to Fernando Alonso's win at Silverstone in 2011 in the Ferrari 150° Italia, Ferrari have been winning hundreds of F1 races. The car will be based on the improved 599 HGTE chassis meaning tougher suspension, shorter springs and stiffer anti-roll bars. The new wheels get 20" diamond-finished forged alloys and Scuderia Ferrari shields come on the body. As for the paint, there are 3 choices of livery to choose from: 1) The colours of the 375 F1 - darker and standing out more than Ferrari Rosso; 2) The colours of the 150° Italia, with the Italian tricolore styled mini spoiler at the back and the white parts of the front spoiler on the body; 3) Another version of the 150° Italia. Since the 1950s and 1960s, Ferrari has been offering 3 collections for the interior (Scuderia-racing, Classica-classic and Inedita-wild unpublished) which include a wide range of materials and they will also be available for the 60F1. The seats in Europe will be Sabelt bucket seats whereas in the Americas there will be Recaro seats, both being made from Alcantara material. [14]
Pictures: 375 F1 Livery 150° Italia Livery Rear of 150° Italia Livery 150° Italia Livery 2
The P540 Superfast Aperta is a one off model commissioned by Edward Walson. This car represents the second car in Ferrari's Special Project program.
This one off car, designed internally at Ferrari, was built for long time Ferrari enthusiast Peter Kalikow commemorating his 45 years as a Ferrari client.
It features a rotating carbon fibre hardtop roof which incorporates a rear screen. The boot, also made from carbon fibre, has been redesigned to house the roof when open and to increase downforce at the rear of the car. As well as being finished in Blu Antille, other key visual features include; a chromed front grille, body coloured wheels, carbon fibre panels and special burnished aluminium A-pillars, wing mirrors and door handles.
The interior features a combination of Cuoio leather trim and Blu Scuro carbon fibre as well as a latest-generation touch-screen infotainment system.
Motor Authority reported that Ferrari president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo was working on the development of a Ferrari that will use alternative energy sources and which will be based on what Ferrari is doing in Formula 1, which uses Kinetic Energy Recovery System. The KERS was tested using a prototype 599.[15]
According to BBC's Top Gear magazine, the 599 is scheduled for replacement in 2012 by a new vehicle codenamed "F152". The name of this new vehicle is rumored to be "F620".[16] An aluminum frame and carbon fibre body panels will reduce weight while engine power will increase to a suggested 700 horsepower. The vehicle will retain a V12 engine but will use the same 6.3-litre engine like the FF, and it will also retain the FR layout and 2-seat configuration of the 599.[17]
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