2009 Geneva Auto Show: Ferrari 599XX
Ferrari has unveiled an extreme race track version of the 599 GTB at the Geneva Motor Show called the 599XX. However 599XX is not developed for F1 competition but its for a series of dedicated track events for existing customers to experience how extreme a Ferrari road car can get.
Ferrari describes the 599XX is the latest technological developments. 599XX will be fits with a 6.0 litre V12 engine and power has been lifted up from 620bhp to 700bhp - revved at 9000rpm with the helped of the revised engine combustion chambers and new inlet and exhaust tracts. Additional kit such as carbon fibre brake pads and ceramic brake discs, slick tyres, a sequential manual gearbox and F1-style aerodynamics make this 599XX a quick car around the firm’s Fiorano test track with tested a maximum speed of 350 km / h and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 4 seconds.
Pricing has yet to be announced but there will be a limited units produced for the super rich people.
Press Release: The new 599 GTB Fiorano Handling GTE Package and the world preview of the ‘laboratorio tecnologico’ 599XX
Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the sporty, dynamic Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) Package for the 599 GTB Fiorano and the world debut of the 599XX which is a technological laboratory aimed at a select group of clients. The latter new car incorporates the most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research. Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car.
In addition to the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with the Handling GTE package and finished in a new three-layer metallic Rosso, and the 599XX in a colour matching the F2008, Ferrari clients and enthusiasts will also be able to admire this single-seater that recently won the Prancing Horse its 16th Constructors’ World title. On the stand there will also be the full range of Ferrari road cars: the Scuderia Spider 16M in a Grigio Titanio livery, the 430 Scuderia in Rosso Corsa and two Grand Tourer models, the Ferrari California in Nero Metallizzato with a Sabbia interior and the flagship 612 Scaglietti. The latter will be displayed in the Atelier, a dedicated area where owners can get a taste of the virtually endless personalisation options on offer to them.