Ferrari is boasting that its new 599 GTO is the fastest road-going after it secured an impressive lap time of 1’24”.
Only a limited run of 599 of the mid-front engined V12 berlinetta cars will be made with the model being closely based on the 599XX, the experimental car destined exclusively for track but not competition use.
New materials and technologies mean the overall weight has been reduced by 100 kg and the car boasts an aerodynamic package that doubles the downforce of the 599 GTB Fiorano. The 670 CV V12 engine was derived from the 599XX’s but is made for road use. The car also has new generation carbon-ceramic (CCM2) brakes.
The 599 GTO’s engine is derived from the 599XX, albeit with certain modifications necessary for it to comply with Euro 5 and LEV2 standards. Specifically, that meant adding a one catalyser per cylinder bank and an exhaust silencer. The new car is powered by a 65-degree V12 with a bore of 92mm and a stroke of 75.2mm. It has a six-litre displacement and, with an output of 670 CV at 8,250 rpm, has a power output of 112 CV/litre and a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.23 kg/CV. Torque peaks at 620 Nm at 6500 rpm and fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced to 17.5 l/100km and 411 g/km respectively.
Specially selected materials and geometries have ensured that the engine sound inside the car is carefully controlled to balance the intake sound with the exhaust, giving the driver plenty of feedback. The sound filtering through to the cockpit is now eight decibels louder. Ferrari says the silencer assembly retains the thrilling 12-cylinder soundtrack while ensuring an excellent level of acoustic comfort.
The 599 GTO features the latest version of the Ferrari F1 gearbox with 60 millisecond shift times, thanks also to the new multiple downshift feature when keeping the Down paddle pulled when braking hard.
Compared to the 599 GTB Fiorano the steering wheel angle has been reduced 15%, and response times by 20%. The result is sharper turn-in with a smaller steering wheel angle.
The 599 GTO’s aerodynamics have benefited significantly from Ferrari engineers’ experience in F1 and with the 599XX which allowed downforce to be greatly increased without impacting on drag. Thanks to solutions transferred from the track car to the road-going version, the GTO generates downforce of 144 kg at 200 km/h.
The 599 GTO’s cabin reflects its sporty character. Bare aluminium has been used for the floor and there are numerous carbon-fibre features. The standard version of the car offers a cordura and 3D technical fabric trim with matching stitching and Alcantara. Alcantara and leather trim is also available on request. The ergonomics of the F1 gearbox console have been completely redesigned to ensure that the controls are within even easier reach of the driver. The entire interior is trimmed in matte carbon-fibre and technical fabric.
Author: Alison Bell, April 23, 2010
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