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599
Named after its 5999 cc
displacement, Gran Turismo
Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano
Circuit test track, the 599 GTB
Fiorano was unveiled at the 2006
Geneva Motor Show as Ferrari’s
most powerful V12-engined
production car to date. It certainly
met expectations, demonstrating
its 0-60 sprint in 3.7 seconds and
powering on to a top speed of
Produced
2006-2012
Engine Size
5999 cc
Cylinders
12
0-60 mph
3.7 secs
Top Speed
205 mph
Power Output
612 bhp
Transmission
Manual and
automated manual
Gears
6 Speed
Length
183.7 in (4665 mm)
Width
77.2 in (1962 mm)
Height
52.6 in (1336 mm)
Weight
3721 lb (1688 kg)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2750 mm)
(Specifications refer to the 599
base model)
205 mph. Designed by Pininfarina,
the objective was to retain the
Ferrari trademark of sportiness
while exploring innovative lines,
with each surface perfectly sculpted
to incorporate aerodynamic
technology. Extensive testing in the
wind tunnel and optimization of the
car’s flat underbody led to superior
results in terms of downforce and
drag reduction.
The 65˚ V12 engine was built
using the same basic design as
the Enzo engine, and further
developments allowed for high
engine revs and reduced weight.
Mounted in a mid-front position,
the engine delivered smooth power
delivery and enhanced performance.
This, coupled with an F1-superfast
gearbox, bolstered the car’s
unique strength.
The powerful 599 GTB Fiorano
was another symbolic sports car
in Ferrari production history,
joining the myriad of 12-cylinder
two-seaters that proudly bear the
prancing horse badge.
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