Ferrari 599 GTO

Ferrari 599 GTO presented, which is defined in no uncertain terms from the house as the most powerful car in the history of Ferrari. The GTO is derived from the 599 GTB Fiorano, with respect to which the 6-liter V12 has been gaining in strength from 620 to 670 hp at 8250 rpm, while the weight decreased to 1495 kg dry weight (1605 kg curb weight), with a power to weight ratio of just 2.23 kg / hp: 100 km / h from standstill is reached in 3.35 seconds, while top speed is over 335 km / h.

To achieve this goal has been made extensive use of composite materials, also the thickness of the glass surfaces has been reduced, has been reduced transmission and exhaust system was built with hydroforming process. The aerodynamics, derived from the 599 XX, has been completely redone to obtain a value equal to 144 kg of downforce at 200 km / h. The front end has been revised to reduce the width, increase downforce and improve cooling of the oil cooler, while the sides and rear have been optimized to support the work of the extractor. The trunk has a new aerodynamic part.

The V12 V-65 ° has a displacement of 5999 cm3, with a bore of 92 mm and stroke of 75.2 mm, and delivers a maximum torque of 620 Nm at 6,500 rpm, matching the Euro 5 legislation. The intake system has been completely revised with shortened conducted to enhance the power at high revs and a clearing system between banks. Engine is mated to the 6-speed F1 gearbox with shift times of 50 milliseconds, and the possibility of multiple scales. The average consumption of 17.5 l/100 km is declared, with 411 g / km of CO2 emitted.