Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

The 599 GTB Fiorano model it is replacing the 575 M Maranello in 2006. It is also a two-seater coupe motor central striker. It costs € 246,200.

Since 2009 there is a set of measures (package 'HGTE' gallery of images) designed for anyone who wants to better dynamic qualities (more information at the end of this article).

The V12 engine is the 65 th characteristic Ferrari, increased displacement to 6.0 liters The maximum power of this engine is 620 hp at 7600 rpm, the highest so far has had a Ferrari V12 production, not counting the Enzo. The engine of the 599 GTB, in fact, is derived from that of the Enzo (have the same displacement). The gearbox is automatic.

The leaflet is a command called 'manettino' from which management controls the operation of the gearbox, stability control (CST) and traction ( "F1-Trac) and the adjustment of the suspension hardness variable ( "SCM", short for Magnetorheological Suspension Control System), if the option is mounted. The cushions of this suspension is a fluid whose viscosity changes when it is covered by a magnetic field.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Model 2006.El weight is 1765 kg, lower than a 575 M Maranello (1,730 in conditions of approval). Unlike the 575 M Maranello, the 599 GTB has the aluminum frame, aluminum body is in both cases.

The design of the bodywork is Pirinfarina, dealing with the style and participates in the development of the aerodynamics of the car. It has some features in common with the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

The 599 GTB is a continuation of a type of car the coupe front central engine V12 Ferrari, which has since the 50s, although not continuously.

At the end of the 50 was the 250 GT, the mid-60 the 275 GTB, a late 60s or GTB4 the Daytona 365, and early seventies the 365 GTC4. Then came several generations of central cupés rear-engined 12-cylinder boxer until, in 1996, returned to the Ferrari V12 engine coupe central striker, with the 550 Maranello.

Package "HGTE"

The acronym "HGTE" correspond to "Gran Turismo Handling evoluzione. Under this name, Ferrari sells a range of improvements designed to increase the dynamic qualities of the 599 GTB Fiorano. There are some details to distinguish their appearance.

The suspension springs are stronger and shorter. The rear stabilizer bar is more rigid.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Model 2006.En adjustments more sports' Manettino "Ferrari has changed the operation of the variable damper hardness (type magnetoresistentes) to make them tougher, and the F1 gearbox automatically move faster.

The engine response to requests from the accelerator pedal has been revised and the exhaust sound is a "stronger and more excited" when accelerating hard.

The tires have a compound that gives more grip.

On the outside are different wheels 20 "and the rear diffuser black matt finish. In the cabin, the seats are upholstered in leather and Alcantara, while the back is carbon fiber. At the head is embroidered horse rampant and Ferrari on the back marked 'Handling GTE (image).