Pages

Ferrari 599XX Prototype review



        The 599XX is officially labeled a prototype, but industry rumors have pointed toward the new razor-sharp Ferrari track car seeing a very limited production run to "loyal Ferrari customers" or some such thing. While the engine and transmission are the same basic units found in the 599 GTB, Ferrari has raised the redline all the way up to 9000 rpm, with some new internals allowing a power increase to a cold 700 horses.



       The Ferrari 599XX is characterised by an innovative electronic concept called the  “High Performance Dynamic Concept” which has been designed to get the maximum performance from the car by managing the combination of the car’s mechanical limits with the potential of its electronic controls. The mechanical and electronic systems work together to get the maximum performance from the car under extreme high performance driving, for consistent lap times.


           Carbon fiber is used extensively in the 599XX, even underhood, where carbon intakes and other bits save weight and add a little visual flair. The F1 style transmission also gets a reprogramming, with shift times now coming in a miniscule 60 ms, far quicker than even the most skilled clutch and lever operator.


Specifications

* Type of engine: 599 GTB Fiorano-derived V12
* Horsepower: 700 horsepower @ 9000 rpm
* Body Type (interior): 2 Door, 2 Seat Track Car

No comments:

Post a Comment