Vehicle Description
NEW ARRIVAL!! ULTRA RARE FERRARI 599 GTB FIORANO IN LIKE NEW
CONDITION! HAS RARE HANDLING GRAN TURISMO EVOLUZIONE (HGTE)
PACKAGE!! COMES WITH STOCK X PIPE AS WELL AS INSTALLED FABSPEED X
PIPE. FRONT END HAS PAINT PROTECTION FILM AND CAR IS IN PRISTINE
CONDITION!! EXOTIC CAR SERIAL COLLECTOR OWNED, NO EXPENSE SPARED.
COMES WITH TONS OF DOCUMENTATION - BOOKS, MANUALS, BOTH KEYS, AS
WELL AS VIP PORTFOLIO SHOWING BUILD PHOTOS.
EXTERIOR IS FINISHED IN ROSSO CORSA OVER NERO LEATHER/ALCANTARA
INTERIOR.
Drivetrain:
Ferrari F140 C V12 engine
The 6.0 L (5,999 cc) Tipo F140 C V12 engine utilized in the 599
produces a maximum power output of 612 hp (456 kW; 620 PS) between
7,600 rpm to 8,400 rpm, which made it the most powerful series
production Ferrari road car at the time of its introduction. When
introduced, the engine was one of the few engines whose output
exceeded 100 hp (75 kW; 101 PS) per litre of displacement without
the use of forced-induction such as supercharging or turbocharging.
Its 448 lbf�ft (608 N�m) of torque produced at 5,600 rpm was also a
record for Ferrari's GT cars at the time. Most of the modifications
to the engine were done to allow it to fit in the 599's engine bay
(the original version used in the Ferrari Enzo would be taller and
would block forward vision due to its mid-mounted position
construction).
A traditional 6-speed manual transmission was offered, as well as
Ferrari's 6-speed automated manual paddle-shift transmission called
"F1 SuperFast" which had a shift time of 100 milliseconds in the
standard 599 or 85 milliseconds if equipped with the HGTE package.
The 599 also saw the debut of Ferrari's new traction control
system, F1-Trac. The vast majority of the 599 GTB's were equipped
with the automated manual gearbox as opposed to the 6-speed manual
gearbox. Only 30 examples were produced with a manual gearbox of
which 20 were destined to the United States and 10 remained in
Europe leading Ferrari to abandon the use of the manual
transmission in its future GT cars. 599 GTB Fiorano was the last
V12-engined Ferrari to be equipped with manual transmission.
Chassis:
The 599 saw the use of an aluminum chassis for the first time in a
Ferrari GT car, as opposed to the tubular steel chassis used in its
predecessors. The new chassis results in more rigidity and
contributes to the low dry weight of 1,690 kg (3,726 lb) as
compared to its predecessor, the 575M. The 599 boasts a longer
wheelbase than its predecessor and the fuel tank is positioned at
the rear in a mid mounted position for better weight distribution.
Due to such measures, the 599 has a claimed power to weight ratio
of 367 PS per tonne.
Aerodynamics:
The C-pillar shaped like an arch guided air to the rear section to
help keep the car on the ground
The side profile of the 599
The 599 utilises an underbody spoiler and venturi tunnels that
contribute to downforce. The arched C-pillars in a 'flying
buttress' style also aid further in downforce by channeling the air
around the rear section thus eliminating the need of a rear wing.
The buttresses were initially a styling exercise by exterior
designer Jason Castriota. Their aerodynamic effect was proven by
Ferrari aerodynamicist Luca Caldirola with the wind tunnel
testing.1 #fn1 Due to this fact, the 599 generates a claimed 160 kg
(353 lb) of downforce at 299 km/h (186 mph). The car also has
functional brake cooling ducts on the front and rear body panels
for improved brake cooling.
Suspension and brakes:
The optional Carbon-Ceramic brakes
The 599 utilises magnetorheological semi-active dampers along with
its suspension coils. The dampers function by a liquid within the
damper reservoir which when subject to magnetic field within the
liquid chamber, changes its viscosity. The function of the liquid
along with the reaction and stability control are controlled
through a knob on the steering wheel. The 599 came with cast iron
brakes as standard while the carbon-ceramic brakes (a technology
that was scarcely utilised in road cars at the time) were available
as an option. The rotors measured 398 mm (15.7 in) at the front and
360 mm (14 in) at the rear.14 #fn14
Interior:
The 599 came with a luxurious leather trimmed interior. The
driver's seat was positioned slightly towards the center in order
to provide a better driving position. The instrument cluster was a
combination of analogue gauges and screens. The shift paddles could
either be optioned in aluminum or in carbon fiber and were affixed
to the steering column. The three spoke steering wheel housed
controls for the car's electronic systems as well as a starter
button. The interior has a glove box, storage space in the door
panels and combination of simple dials and buttons for operating
the stereo, climate control and air conditioning. The car has a
rear shelf and a boot-lid providing adequate boot space.14
#fn14
Performance:
0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds15 #fn15
0-200 km/h (124 mph) in 11.1 seconds16 #fn16
Top speed: over 330 km/h (205 mph)
