2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
Ferrari has finally taken the wraps of its high-performance 2011 599 GTO. Billed as Ferrari’s fastest ever road car topping even the mighty Ferrari Enzo — the production version of the 599 GTO is largely based on the 599XX concept.
Using the already potent 599 GTB HGTE as a jumping point, the 2011 599 GTO kicks it up a notch with a number of performance improvements. The 599 GTO cranks out 670 horsepower, up from the standard car’s 612 horsepower. The 2011 599 GTO’s V12 engine is capable of revving to 9,000 rpm. Power is routed through an F1-style six-speed gearbox.
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
Thanks to that added power, the 2011 599 GTO makes the sprint from 0-62 in just 3.35 seconds, continuing to a top speed of 208mph.
The 599's chassis has been thoroughly reworked for the 2011 Ferrari GTO treatment, and Ferrari says the improvements completely eliminated any understeer.
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
Of course, with it being well known that weight is the number one enemy of performance, Ferrari also took several actions to shave off unnecessary weight. The areas involved include the bodywork and greenhouse (with thinner gauge aluminum and thinner glass), the brakes, transmission and exhaust system.
The result is a dry weight of 1,495 kg and a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.23 kg/hp, a very significant figure that underlines the GTO's performance potential.
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
The 2011 599 GTO features Ferrari’s Magnetorheological Supension Control system, as well as carbon ceramic disc brakes measuring 15.7x1.5 inches in the front, and 14.2x1.5 inches in the rear.
The Ferrari 599 GTO gets its power to the ground thanks to high-performance Michelin tires, size 285/30/20 up front and 315/35/20 in the rear.
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
The car-driver interface was designed to maximize car and driver performance with a layout of the main commands that ensures absolute efficiency and minimum distraction. The Racing manettino also puts the emphasis firmly on sporty, track-specific driving settings by offering the driver full choice with regard to the electronic control parameters.
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
The ICE position on the 599 GTB Fiorano has been replaced by CT-Off (traction control off). The Ferrari GTO is also fitted with bespoke, longer carbon-fibre F1 paddles for easier use in high-speed driving. In addition the GTO also features the Virtual Race Engineer, a system that monitors the status of the car and gives the driver immediate visibility of vehicle performance.
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
Ferrari will produce just 599 examples of the 2011 599 GTO, with a price tag expected to fit that exclusivity with reports suggesting the 599 GTO will retail from $426,000.
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
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