The GTO (Gran Turismo Omolagato) name will once again be seen splashed in Ferrari’s lineup – on a limited-edition, two-seat version of the F599 Fiorano GTB. The new car is equipped with bodywork and mechanical components from Ferrari’s race-bound 599XX.
The 599 GTO will debut at the
After intense speculation, Ferrari has finally given confirmation that the 599 GTO will be released. Basically, the 599 GTO is a road variant of the racecar Ferrari 599 XX.
Interestingly, this is the first time that Ferrari has used the GTO nameplate since the 288 GTO, which was built from 1984-1986. Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa, who confirmed this news through Evo Magazine, said that the classification of the 599 GTB Fiorano has been changed from “GT” to its “Sports Car” designation, allowing for the development of this extreme GTO version. The car’s 6.0-liter V12 engine can generate about 700hp due to an increased rev limit of 9,000 rpm, which is 88 hp over the standard 599. It will also have quicker gearchanges than the standard 599 GTB Fiorano with just 60 milliseconds (a drop from 100 milliseconds), a 0.5-second-faster 0-60 mph time of just 3.2 seconds and, a 217 mph top speed. According to Evo, the UK will receive 50 units after the official debut at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show this March. The car is priced from $460,000. Deliveries are expected to start this May.
The Ferrari 599 GTO that will be launched later this year features several key features seen on the 599XX, a new car revealed back in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show.
Earlier this week, Ferrari boss Amedeo Felisa confirmed the launch of the GTO, a more focused version of the 599 than the current GTB and HGTE models. The car will have a horsepower that exceeds 650bhp, with a similar rise in torque and performance. The car’s weight is reduced to less than 1650kg. The car will also possibly feature the higher performing ferrous iron brake pad technology pioneered on the XX model in addition to the more aggressive gear shift software and elements of the aerodynamic upgrades seen on the 599XX. The GTO is expected to be announced at the upcoming Geneva show. Delivery will likely start in the summer, possibly in June. The car will be priced from £250-300k, depending on options.
The Ferrari GTO, which is being tagged as Ferrari’s fastest ever road car, will soon be seen on roads. A version of the 599 GTB Fiorano supercar is set to wear the Prancing Horse’s most famous initials.
This marks the first time that the GTO badge has been used since 25 years ago. In a recent interview with evo, Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa said that the company had revised the internal classification of its flagship 599 from being a ‘GT’ car to part of the ‘Sports Car’ division, alongside the newly launched 458 Italia. Continued after the jump!
Speculations that Ferrari is working on a hardcore version of the 599 GTB Fiorano have been around for some time but we’ve received new information that confirms that this is true. No name has been officially chosen yet but some are calling the car the 599 GTO in honor of the legendary 250 GTO of the 1960s. In the paperwork discovered for pre-orders, the vehicle was referred to as “Ferrari 599 GTO Limited Edition.” Continued after the jump!
Copyright © 2008 Car news, Car reviews, Spy shots and Videos - 4wheelsnews.com - All rights reserved.
Terms of Use | Privacy info | Contact us
Categories
Archives
Pages
Links