The Ferrari 599 GTO holds the celebrated title of being solely the third mannequin from the Maranello marque to bear the revered title ‘Gran Turismo Omologato,’ following the 250 GTO and (288) GTO.

Constructing upon the sturdy basis of the already succesful 599 GTB, the 599 GTO integrated information gained from Ferrari’s unique 599XX track-only particular, ensuing within the quickest highway automotive produced in Maranello at the moment.

Outfitted with a V12 engine primarily based on the one discovered within the Enzo, the 599 GTO unleashed 661 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to speed up from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.3 seconds and attain a prime pace of 208 mph. Dubbed as Ferrari’s most excessive sports activities automotive, it even surpassed the efficiency of the Enzo supercar by lapping the corporate’s Fiorano check monitor a full second quicker.

Being designed as a rawer and extra track-focused variant of the 599, the 599 GTO shed roughly 220 lbs of weight in comparison with the usual mannequin. This weight discount was achieved by means of the removing of carpeting and sound deadening, whereas the inside obtained in depth use of Alcantara and carbon fiber. The bodywork was enhanced with a extra aggressive entrance bumper, a deeper rear diffuser, and a decklid spoiler paying homage to the unique 250 GTO.

With these components mixed, the 599 GTO grew to become one of the thrilling Ferrari highway vehicles prior to now 25 years. Moreover, its exclusivity was ensured with a manufacturing restricted to simply 599 models worldwide, making it a really uncommon gem.

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