Ferrari 599
Grand Tourer produced by Ferrari from 2006–2012 as a successor to the 575M / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (internal code F141) is a grand tourer produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. It served as the brand's front-engined, two-seat model, replacing the 575M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model, and was later replaced for the 2013 model year by the F12berlinetta.
Ferrari 599 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ferrari S.p.A. |
Also called | Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano |
Production | 2006–2012 |
Model years | 2007–2012 |
Assembly | Maranello, Italy |
Designer | Jason Castriota[1][2] at Pininfarina |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Grand tourer (S) |
Body style | 2-door berlinetta 2-door roadster |
Layout | Front-mid engine, rear-wheel-drive[3] |
Related | Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Ferrari 599XX |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 6.0 L (5,999 cc) F140 C/CE V12 |
Power output |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed 'F1' automated manual[4] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
Length | 4,665 mm (183.7 in) |
Width | 1,962 mm (77.2 in) |
Height | 1,336 mm (52.6 in) |
Curb weight | 1,793 kg (3,953 lb) GTB[5] 1,779 kg (3,922 lb) HGTE[6] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Ferrari 575M Maranello |
Successor | Ferrari F12berlinetta |
Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Jason Castriota, the 599 GTB debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006. The bodywork features optimized aerodynamics with distinct sail panels flanking the rear window, directing and maximizing air flow to a linear rear nolder.[8]
The 599 is named for its total engine displacement 5,999 cc (6.0 L), Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari.