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www.QV500.com - Ferrari 599 Part 1: 599 GTB |
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On January 9th 2006, Ferrari released the first images of their forthcoming 599 GTB. Successor to the 575M Maranello, the 599 is Ferrari’s latest front V12-engined two-seater and a spiritual successor to the legendary 250 GT, 275 GTB and Daytona. With an Enzo-derived 5999cc V12 shoehorned into a latest generation all-alloy chassis, the 620bhp GTB will become Ferrari’s most powerful V12 production car ever. It's expected to weigh in at just over 1600kg. As usual, the bodywork and interior have been created by Pininfarina who've hit the jackpot after several fairly indifferent designs in recent years. |
A mixture of soft curves, sharp creases and a few challenging details that take a little time to fully appreciate, the 599 makes the poorly executed 575M look very tame in comparison. Officially announced at the Detroit Motor Show in January, the 599 won’t actually be unveiled until the Geneva Salon on February 28th when we’ll bring you a full technical appraisal of this stunning new machine. |
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