Ferrari has officially presented the new Ferrari 599 GTO and even the pics themselves show how performance-oriented it is. Based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, the 599 GTO uses the same six-litre V12 engine but with power up to 670 hp at 8,250 rpm (an increase from 620 hp). While we haven’t seen the 599 GTO get to the magic hp number of 700, dry weight is also down to 1,495 kg for a weight-power ratio of 2.23 kg/hp. Acceleration to 100 km/hr is achieved in 3.35 seconds and top speed is more than 335 km/hr.

To achieve these performance figures, the 599 GTO has composite fibre material and the thickness of the glass used has been reduced. The transmission is lighter and the exhaust system was built using a hydroform process. The 599 GTO aerodynamics are based on those of the 599 XX and have been modified to get downforce of 144 kg at 200 km/hr. The front of the car’s width has been reduced and a new splitter added along with air vents in the bonnet to improve the oil radiator cooling. A new diffuser and rear spoiler have also been added.

The V12 engine has 670 hp and 620 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. It complies with Euro 5 norms, which is incredible if you think about the performance. High rev performance has been improved with modifications to the aspiration system and the 599 GTO has an F1, six-speed transmission with shift time of 50 milliseconds. Average fuel consumption measures 17.5 l/100 km and CO2 emissions are 411 g/km.

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This video shows the Ferrari 599XX on track in an exclusive Autocar test around the Vallelunga track. You probably don’t need us, or Steve Sutcliffe, to tell you that this is a stunning sports car, but there are a few interesting secrets revealed in the video about just how easy the 599XX is to drive. Watch it around the track and enjoy the engine noise.

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Felipe Massa defines the Ferrari 599XX as a “splendid” car in this track debut video. The 599 XX first appeared at the 2009 Geneva motor show as a lighter version of the 599 GTB Fiorano. The XX has a massive 690 hp, but according to Massa it is really easy to drive, given its great stability.

The engine of the 599XX is lighter, but other features have also reduced weight such as the carbon ceramic brakes and extensive use of carbon-fibre and alluminium in the chassis. The track event for the 599XX was part of Ferrari’s Corse Clienti program (racing customers) where ‘ordinary’ customer folk get technical assistance and whatnot to drive around the track. It’s likely that the 599XX will get to America and Asia as well, as part of the Corse Clienti program.

Ferrari 599 XX track debut with Massa

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The Ferrari 599XX presented at the Geneva motor show wasn’t presented in its minute technical details, but now a new article in Autosprint has revealed some important information on the Ferrari XX project, and so we take another look at the specs of this incredible car.

The project is set to establish a new benchmark for rear engine supercars, and not only just for good performance figures on the Nurburgring (with a record in the name of Michael Schumacher), as the project makes its way from Formula 1 to road cars.

The 599XX has inherited the V12 engine from the FXX, but with a step down in power from 850 to 700hp. This choice is related to the difficulty in driving the FXX to its full capacity. Ferrari has decided, therefore, to make the V12 more forgiving, working heavily on the electronic components, aerodynamics and weight to improve performance.

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There’s not much to say about the Ferrari stand at the Geneva show, apart from the fact that every year, it’s the one that really steals the heart away. Yesterday, we posted on the new 599 HGTE and the 599 XX, which you can see here in our gallery.

The Fiorano has been modified in suspensions, brakes, steering and “Manettino” settings to highlight the features of this rear-engine small sports sedan. The 599 XX on the other hand, is a real monster at 700hp. Apparently, Ferrari will be the fastest on the Nurburgring with this model.

Ferrari 599 XX and 599 HGTE

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Ferrari will present both its 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE and the 599 XX (described by Ferrari as a “technological laboratory”) at the Geneva show. You can see the former in this official image, while the latter underlines the many advanced solutions that Ferrari will debut.

The 599 XX will be reserved for a select group of customers, with the opportunity of testing some of the F1 technology that has never previously been present on a road model.

The 599 GTB “HGTE” means “Handling GT Evoluzione”, and a new metallic red will be used for the occasion of its debut. The 599 XX will have the F1 2008 livery, while the Ferrari stand will feature the Formula 1 vehicle itself.

Other recent road models on display will be a grey titanium Scuderia Spider 16M, a racing red 430 Scuderia and a metallic black California with sandy interior.

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