09/04/2010
First Picture Of Ferarri 599 GTO
The first photos and information on the new Ferarri 599 GTO, an extreme V12 berlinetta developed to a specific performance-oriented brief have been made available. T
he 599 GTO is, in fact, the company’s fastest ever road car. It is an exclusive limited edition special which, in true Ferrari tradition, is a completely new concept, albeit inspired by a production car.
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.
Fundamental to the GTO’s performance is the innovative approach to chassis development which, for the first time on a production car, saw the integration between a handling set-up tuned for a level of responsiveness that is close to the limit and highly sophisticated electronic controls.
As is Ferrari’s policy, every new Ferrari features new solutions for a road car. Thus the 599 GTO is equipped with the latest, second-generation carbon-ceramic brakes which are lighter and offer better performance, new aerodynamic innovations, such as the wheel doughnuts which increase aerodynamic efficiency as well as improve brake cooling, and the Supersport tyres developed by Michelin include a wider front tyre for greater roadholding.
The driver-car interface is also new with the adoption of the Virtual Race Engineer (VRE) which provides the driver with instantaneous information on performance.
The 599 GTO’s more aggressive character is also apparent in a number of styling elements that recall the 599XX and from the powerful sound of the V12.
The public debut of the 599 GTO will instead be at the Beijing International Motor Show at the end of April.
(PR)
he 599 GTO is, in fact, the company’s fastest ever road car. It is an exclusive limited edition special which, in true Ferrari tradition, is a completely new concept, albeit inspired by a production car.
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.
Fundamental to the GTO’s performance is the innovative approach to chassis development which, for the first time on a production car, saw the integration between a handling set-up tuned for a level of responsiveness that is close to the limit and highly sophisticated electronic controls.
As is Ferrari’s policy, every new Ferrari features new solutions for a road car. Thus the 599 GTO is equipped with the latest, second-generation carbon-ceramic brakes which are lighter and offer better performance, new aerodynamic innovations, such as the wheel doughnuts which increase aerodynamic efficiency as well as improve brake cooling, and the Supersport tyres developed by Michelin include a wider front tyre for greater roadholding.
The driver-car interface is also new with the adoption of the Virtual Race Engineer (VRE) which provides the driver with instantaneous information on performance.
The 599 GTO’s more aggressive character is also apparent in a number of styling elements that recall the 599XX and from the powerful sound of the V12.
The public debut of the 599 GTO will instead be at the Beijing International Motor Show at the end of April.
(PR)
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23 April 2010
Ferrari 599 GTO 'Fastest Ever'
With a Fiorano lap time of 1'24" the 599 GTO is the fastest road-going Ferrari ever. A mid-front engined V12 berlinetta, in the finest Ferrari tradition, an exclusive limited series of 599 cars will be built on the platform of the production car, but developed with an entirely different concept in mind.
Ferrari 599 GTO 'Fastest Ever'
With a Fiorano lap time of 1'24" the 599 GTO is the fastest road-going Ferrari ever. A mid-front engined V12 berlinetta, in the finest Ferrari tradition, an exclusive limited series of 599 cars will be built on the platform of the production car, but developed with an entirely different concept in mind.
22 April 2010
Fastest Ferrari Ever Sells Out
The new Ferrari 599 GTO has sold out before the official roll-out begins. This is the prancing horse's fastest ever road car, which was the reason for Ferrari reviving its most revered badge GTO. It’s the first time the GTO badge has been used since the 288 GTO almost a quarter century ago.
Fastest Ferrari Ever Sells Out
The new Ferrari 599 GTO has sold out before the official roll-out begins. This is the prancing horse's fastest ever road car, which was the reason for Ferrari reviving its most revered badge GTO. It’s the first time the GTO badge has been used since the 288 GTO almost a quarter century ago.
03 March 2010
Ferrari's 'Vettura Laboratorio'
Ferrari has presented a vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) at the 80th edition of the Geneva Motor Show based on the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with an advanced new hybrid transmission. Hybrid technology is one of the solutions examined by Ferrari in its on-going research and development into making its production cars ever more efficient.
Ferrari's 'Vettura Laboratorio'
Ferrari has presented a vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) at the 80th edition of the Geneva Motor Show based on the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with an advanced new hybrid transmission. Hybrid technology is one of the solutions examined by Ferrari in its on-going research and development into making its production cars ever more efficient.
16 December 2009
Motor Finance Growth Cautiously Welcomed
New motor finance statistics have shown a strong demand from consumers for new cars, according to Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). But motor finance providers have remained cautious about the prospects for 2010 as the UK slowly recovers from recession.
Motor Finance Growth Cautiously Welcomed
New motor finance statistics have shown a strong demand from consumers for new cars, according to Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). But motor finance providers have remained cautious about the prospects for 2010 as the UK slowly recovers from recession.
19 October 2011
Volvo Tops League In Cutting C02
The Volvo Car Corporation tops the tables among European carmakers when it comes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. This is shown in the sixth annual analysis conducted by T&E, the European Federation for Transport and Environment. "We are delighted and very proud of this result.
Volvo Tops League In Cutting C02
The Volvo Car Corporation tops the tables among European carmakers when it comes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. This is shown in the sixth annual analysis conducted by T&E, the European Federation for Transport and Environment. "We are delighted and very proud of this result.
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