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Ferrari 599GTB

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
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Overview
Production 2006–2012
Designer Frank Stephenson at Pininfarina
Body and chassis
Class Grand tourer (S)
Body style 2-door berlinetta
Layout Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Powertrain
Engine 6.0 L Tipo F140 C V12 5999 cc
Transmission 6-speed manual
6-speed "F1" sequential
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length 4,665 mm (183.7 in)
Width 1,962 mm (77.2 in)
Height 1,336 mm (52.6 in)
Curb weight

1,793 kg (3,953 lb) GTB
1,779 kg (3,922 lb) HGTE

1,746 kg (3,850 lb) GTO
Chronology
Predecessor Ferrari 575M Maranello
Successor Ferrari F12berlinetta

1,793 kg (3,953 lb) GTB
1,779 kg (3,922 lb) HGTE

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (internal code F141) is an Italian sports car produced by Ferrari. It was the brand's two-seat flagship, replacing the 575M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model, and was replaced for the 2013 model year by the F12berlinetta.

Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Ferrari's Frank Stephenson, the 599 GTB debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006. It is named for its total engine displacement (5999 cc), Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari.

The Tipo F140 C 6.0 L (5999 cc) V12 engine produces a maximum 620 PS (456 kW; 612 hp), making it the most powerful series production Ferrari road car of the time. At the time of its introduction, this was one of the few engines whose output exceeded 100 hp per liter of displacement without any sort of forced-induction mechanism such as supercharging or turbocharging. Its 608 N·m (448 ft·lbf) of torque was also a record for Ferrari's GT cars. Most of the modifications to the engine were done to allow it to fit in the Fiorano's engine bay (the original Enzo version could be taller as it would not block forward vision due to its mid-mounted position).

A traditional 6-speed manual transmission as well as Ferrari's 6-speed called "F1 SuperFast" is offered. The Fiorano also sees the debut of Ferrari's new traction control system, F1-Trac. The vast majority of the 599 GTB's have been equipped with the semi-automatic gearbox as opposed to the manual 6-speed gearbox. Only 30 examples have been produced with a manual gearbox of which 20 were destined to the United States and 10 remained in Europe.


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