Ferrari 599 GTO
Announced on www.ferrari.com there’s a new sight – the Ferrari 599 GTO. It’s a modified, extreme V12 berlinetta, set to be one of the most exclusive limited edition vehicles to be released this year. In fact the 599 GTO is based on the 599XX, the advanced experimental track car, and can be considered almost a road-going version.
The 599 GTO is reserved for just 599 clients who seek the maximum expression of high performance driving. The 599 GTO benefits directly from the technological transfer from racing and set a record lap time at Fiorano in 1’24”.
The Fiorano lap time provides just one indication of the potential of this car. Just as significant are the technical specifications – 670 hp in a 1495kg car represents a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.23 kg/hp, and ensures a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.35” as well as a top speed of over 335 km/h.
The GTO (Gran Turismo Omologata) moniker instantly calls to mind two Ferraris that have entered the collective imagination as symbols of performance. After the 1962 250 GTO, which swept the boards in GT racing categories in the 1960s and is now a highly prized collector’s car, came the iconic 1984 GTO, which basically invented the entire modern supercar genre.
The public debut of the 599 GTO will be at the Beijing International Motor Show at the end of April.
MoT G says
April 16, 2010 at 10:12 amIt’s interesting that Ferrari is selling on its heritage; it’s past… in comparison to McLaren who are selling on what it builds today.
SUVs says
April 16, 2010 at 12:40 pmI think there’s a lot to be said for re-visiting the past. Motor vehicle traditions fuel car enthusiast passion. We all grew up admiring certain models, they ignited our passions. Beautiful vehicle!