Earlier this month we reported that Ferrari will bring the 599 HGTE to the Geneva Motor Show next week. But like many of the manufacturers, Ferrari couldn’t keep it under wraps. Oddly enough the press release didn’t confirm the details of the car, but we expect 20-inch three-piece wheels, upgraded suspension, retuned exhaust system, grille reminiscent of the 430 Scuderia, and a interior full of carbon fiber bits. The only thing Ferrari confirmed was the color: three-layered metallic Rosso (red).
Instead Ferrari used its press release to announce a car called the 599XX. Like the the Enzo-based FXX, this will be an ultra-rare testbed for racing technology. Ferrari didn’t confirm if the car would road-legal, but if it follows in the FXX tradition, the 599XX will only be Ferrari’s racetrack customers. There was no mention of the price, but in the world of rare race-only Ferraris if you have to ask, you can’t afford it.
Press release after the jump.
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Ferrari is like any other company, at least when it comes to keeping its models fresh. The 599 GTB has been in the store window for three years now, so it’s about time to give it a little extra help to keep the wealthy interested. Ferrari will soon offer a new package for the 599 called HGTE (H-handling, GT-gran turismo, E-evoluzione).
We should get our first glimpse of the HGTE package at the Geneva Motor Show, which will include 20-in three-piece wheels, upgraded suspension, retuned exhaust system, grille reminiscent of the 430 Scuderia, and a interior full of carbon fiber bits. There should be no modification to the 6.0-liter V12 making 611 hp. All this extra fun should add about $25,000 to the 599’s $302,500 base price.
Looks like there may be a
Ferrari 599 GTB that can now be had for cheap in Brussels. According to the driver, he was not speeding, and the car suddenly steered to the side and crashed. But that makes sense because we all know Ferraris are unstable at highway speeds, right?
The first rumors about a Spider version of the 599 GTB appeared back in 2007. Now AutoGespot received some delayed spy images of a possible variation to the 599 GTB Fiorano.
This shot isn’t exactly fresh. The photographer took this last summer and didn’t know what he may have had. What the photographer did notice was the cut in the roofline at the A-pillar. This suggests that the 599 Spider could feature a targa roof or a glass sliding roof like the Superamerica.
If a open-top 599 does make it into production, it’s expected to come with the same V12 engine as the coupe version. That should keep the top speed in the same 200 mph area.
Project Kahn may be looking to solidify its reputation as a producer of custom kits for premium cars. The British tuner revealed today its customization program for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. The new program includes a new set of 20 inch Kahn Carbon wheels on the front and 21 inch on the rear, a new sport exhaust system and a new suspension kit for better stability at very high speeds.
The engine remained the same because 620 hp are enough to sprint to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and to provide a top speed in 205 mph. If you want more power, then you can check the Ferrari 599 GTB by Novitec.
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is one of the most powerful vehicles from the Italian manufacturer, faster even than the recently launched Ferrari California. But what if this car can be even faster? Well, with the help of the new customization program from Novitec Rosso this can happen. The V12 engine was boosted from 620 to 808 hp, and now the sprint from 0-60 mph takes 3.5 seconds (about a 0.2 second improvement) while the top speed is limited to 211 mph.
In order to obtain these figures Novitec Rosso installed two compressors, a large intercooler and a sport exhaust system with a 90mm tailpipe. Also the aerodynamics were improved with the help of a new suspension kit that lowers the front of the car with 40 millimeters.
What is really interesting about this system is that the front of the car can be lifted by pushing a button in the cockpit - great for keeping the speed bumps from damaging your italian beauty. The suspension reverts to the original position when the car reaches over 50 mph. To help stop all this power, a new Brembo brake system was installed using 405mm steel discs. The Novitec Rosso Bi-Kompressor engine conversion is available for $59,640.
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Mansory unveiled the Stalone tuning kit at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, the Stalone is powered by a V12 power train that now delivers 720 hp. It can hit a claimed top speed of 218 mph.
With that kind of power, it may take two cars to bring this prancing horse to a stop. The first of them was crashed somewhere in Kiev. It seems that the driver ignored the traffic lights and ended crashing his car into a Skoda and then a Lada.
Back in January Ferrari unveiled the 612 Scaglietti One to One at the Geneva Motor Show. This new personalization program allows every client to fully personalize the car. The program has now also been extended to the 599 GTB.
So, after making a short visit to a dedicated Atelier in Maranelloyou will be able to create your own truly bespoke car. The company will offer a vast range of special content to choose from, including specially trained consultants.
The official debut will be made at the Paris Auto Show.
AutoExpress caught testing the Barchetta version of the Ferrari 599. According to the British Magazine AutoExpress, the production version’s top could be a folding metal item, just like the California.
The 599 Barchetta will be powered by the same engine as the 599 GTB version: a 6.0-liter V12 engine delivering 620bhp. Top speed will likely drop from the current 205 mph due to the folding top’s added weight. The official unveiling is expected to be made in March 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show, with production to start in the summer.
Call it as you wish: Spider/Barchetta/Roadster, but one thing is for sure, it’s an open-top version of the Ferrari 599 out testing. The exact date of the launch has not been released, but it will most likely happen in 2009. The convertible version will be built as a very limited edition, so if you want to buy one, get your banker on the phone and stay tuned!
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