A spy photo of the Ferrari 599 GTO
It’s only a couple of weeks since there was spy photos of the new Ferrari 599-based GTO-and now there have been another example on the roads around Maranello’s factory gates. It’ll be the first official Ferrari GTO sold since the 1980s 288 GTO.
Standing for Gran Turismo Omologato, the 599-spec GTO will produce some 700 bhp from the regular car’s Enzo-derived 6.0-liter V12. Although none of the spec is confirmed yet, early brochures have spilled some of the technical detail and we understand that the GTO will rev to a neck-snapping 9000 rpm.
The regular 599 develops 611 bhp and 448 lb-ft, and the GTO version is tipped to top 500 lb-ft of torque. Make no mistake, this 599 will be fast and furious as the Scuderia spec 430.
The GTO will pack a load of carbon fiber-the roof on this scarlet test car even appears to be fashioned from the black stuff- to bring the weight of the 599 below 1,690 kg.
Stickier tires and a faster map for the F1 sequential gearbox should bring the 0-62 mph time down to some 3.5 sec.
Expect the 599 GTO to receive styling tweaks over the regular model, including aero tweaks and cooling vents.
Later in 2010 there is to be a run of some 500 cars planned. Prices are tipped to top GBP $300,000. Start saving now.
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Source: carmagazine.co.uk
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