Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
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| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Fiat Group |
| Production | 2006– |
| Predecessor | Ferrari 575M Maranello |
| Class | Gran Turismo |
| Body style(s) | 2-seat berlinetta |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 6.0 L Tipo F133F V12 |
| Transmission(s) | 6-speed manual 6-speed 'F1' sequential |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 4665 mm (183.7 in) |
| Width | 1962 mm (77.2 in) |
| Height | 1336 mm (52.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1690 kg (3722 lb) |
| Related | Ferrari 612 Scaglietti |
| Designer | Frank Stephenson at Pininfarina[1] |
Engine
Tipo F133F 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. Its 608 N·m (448 ft·lbf) of torque will also be a high 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 since the mid-mounted position allowed it to be so). The company claims a top speed in excess of 330 km/h (205 mph) , 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds ,[2] and 11.0 seconds to 200 km/h (124 mph) .[3]
| Engine type | Displacement | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipo F133FV12 | 6.0 L (5999 cc) | 620 PS (456 kW/612 hp) @ 7600 rpm | 608 N·m (448 ft·lbf) @ 5600 rpm |
Miscellaneous details
The first publicly recorded crash of a 599 GTB occurred when Car and Driver writer Aaron Robinson crashed one into the retaining wall of the Passo della Cisa in Italy, a few meters from a monument to Enzo Ferrari (for his finishing fourth in a 1919 hill climb on that same road). The car suffered only minor damage to the front right fender, and Robinson and photographer Mike Valente were able to drive it back to the factory.
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has also crashed his 599 GTB in November 2007.
To market the 599 GTB in the Americas, Ferrari embarked on a 20,000-mile (32,000 km) trek from Brazil to New York in two cars. The two cars drove through 16 countries and had minimal (mainly suspension) changes made to the mechanicals.
Evo Magazine named the 599 GTB as the Car of the Year for 2006 despite strong competition from rivals Porsche and Lamborghini and other high-performance cars. The Stuttgart marque has been an evo Car of the Year favorite winning in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2004. Even with the release of the brilliant 911 Turbo (997), it was denied from the list because the 911 GT3 (997) was considered more impressive. Notably, previous GT3s have won the eCOTY in '99 and '03, making the current car a fierce contender for the title. The Porsche came in second with 94.8 points just behind the 599 with 95.4 points. Lamborghini came in third with the redesigned and more powerful Murciélago LP640 garnering 93.4 points. The three supercar marques were clear front-runners with a wide gap ahead of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (89.6), Lotus Elise S (89.3), Jaguar XKR (87.0), Renaultsport Mégane (86.2), Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG (85.4) and Aston Martin DB9 Sports Pack (84.4).
Top Gear Magazine also named the 599 GTB as the Supercar of the Year 2006. However, the Jaguar XK was named overall Car of the Year chosen from the winners of several categories.
Although Ferrari estimated a 0–100 km/h time of 3.7 seconds, tests have achieved a better time. During a track test, Evo Magazine achieved a time of 3.5 seconds and lapped the Bedford Autodrome in 1.23.10, making it faster than the Ascari KZ1, the Porsche 997 Turbo and 996 GT3 RS, Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo '04, and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. However, it was still slower than the Gallardo SE ('06) and three other supercars. Motor Trend timed an even better 0–100 km/h time of 3.2 seconds with a Ferrari test driver.
Road & Track also timed the 0–60 mph time at 3.2 seconds in a road test which appeared in the May 2007 issue.[6]
Autocar UK had a comprehensive 599 GTB review which appeared in the May 16, 2007 issue.[7]
The 599 GTB is also the first Ferrari ever to come with an iPod connection as standard.[8]
The 599 GTB manufacturing process and the Maranello plant were featured on National Geographic Channel's series Ultimate Factories in 2006.
source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_599_GTB_Fiorano
