*The official Ferrari 599 GTB thread*

[nejcdolinsek]

I thought that since there is official confirmation of the new flagship name, the Ferrari 599 GTB deserves its own thread :D

So, put all the latest news, pics, etc... HERE!

From the owners website:

With the release of the 599 GTB Ferrari is presenting its most powerful V12-engined production car of all time.

Amedeo Felisa, Ferrari’s Vice General Manager, officially announced the new model in occasion of the opening of the Detroit Motor Show on the 9th of January.

The new car is a concentration of Ferrari’s most innovative and technologically advanced engineering solutions applied to a mid-front engined two-seater coupé. The result is a new benchmark for performance, driver involvement and design.

The Ferrari 599 GTB boasts class-leading power thanks to its 5,999cc V12 - derived directly from the Enzo Ferrari supercar – which produces no less than 620hp at 7,600 rpm for a weight/power ratio of just 2.6 kg per horsepower.

Ferrari has adopted the latest evolution in its tried and tested all-aluminium construction technology for the body and chassis.

The unmistakable Pininfarina design gives the Ferrari 599 GTB aggressive yet elegant lines which are perfectly integrated with the advanced aerodynamic solutions adopted to reach the performance figures attainable.

This new model is the symbol of Ferrari’s production – the V12 berlinetta – and represents the latest interpretation of a theme that has seen such classics as the 250 GT, the 275 GTB, and the 365 GTB4.

The Ferrari 599 GTB replaces the last in that great line of berlinettas, the 575M Maranello, of which – together with the 550 Maranello introduced in 1996 - no fewer than 5,700 have been produced, a record for this type of model for the Prancing Horse.

The new car will be officially unveiled on the 28th of February 2006 at the Geneva Motor Show.

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/6128/imola1946557a7lb.th.jpg (http://img460.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imola1946557a7lb.jpg)http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/387/imola1946557b2fq.th.jpg (http://img460.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imola1946557b2fq.jpg)http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/17/imola1946557c6ge.th.jpg (http://img460.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imola1946557c6ge.jpg)

The only testing video I know of.... http://rapidshare.de/files/10632640/Ferrari_600_Imola_-_Spyshot.wmv.html ......and if its too slow go to the direct link http://www.channel4.com/player/playerwindow.html?id=1844&vert=4car

Edit: HEY! THIS IS MY 1100 post :D

[yg60m]

The Ferrari 599 GTB boasts class-leading power thanks to its 5,999cc V12 - derived directly from the Enzo Ferrari supercar – which produces no less than 620hp at 7,600 rpm for a weight/power ratio of just 2.6 kg per horsepower.


620*2.6 = 1612 kg. That's better than the 575 M. But the 612 Scaglietti was also announced as lighter than the 456 but is, inreality, heavier so ...
Anyway, the Murcielago will need and upgrade to stay in touch :wink: From what we can read it should arrive for the Geneva Show too :P

Edit : I forgot to thank you for the info mate :wink:

[nejcdolinsek]

The Ferrari 599 GTB boasts class-leading power thanks to its 5,999cc V12 - derived directly from the Enzo Ferrari supercar – which produces no less than 620hp at 7,600 rpm for a weight/power ratio of just 2.6 kg per horsepower.


620*2.6 = 1612 kg. That's better than the 575 M. But the 612 Scaglietti was also announced as lighter than the 456 but is, inreality, heavier so ...
Anyway, the Murcielago will need and upgrade to stay in touch :wink: From what we can read it should arrive for the Geneva Show too :P

Edit : I forgot to thank you for the info mate :wink:

559 GTB in Geneva = yg60m driving, flying, walking,... (whatever you like) to Geneva :D :wink:

Yeah, its probably a little optimistic that it weighs 1612 kg, but hell, they won't under-weigh it by more than 30 kg.... which means it weighs closer to 1642 kg... still not bad :wink:

In any case, this car will pose a real threat to the SLR, and thats saying something :shock:

[sikx5]

:shock: ....Thats a bit of power under there!!!

I cant wait to see one in person, it has some very nice curves..all over

Thanks for the info nejcdolinsek :mrgreen:

[No.1]

Nice info!

The pics we have so far show some fussy styling IMO, but i don't mind it, i'm sure it will grow on me just as the Scaglietti 8)

620hp should alow it to keep in touch with the new Murcie, but i'm sure this will be a superior drive - the 550/575 has been a FR handling benchmark for 10 years now :good:

[nejcdolinsek]

High res!!! :D

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/3289/1957980b8ds.th.jpg (http://img360.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1957980b8ds.jpg)http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/3424/1957980c1uk.th.jpg (http://img360.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1957980c1uk.jpg)http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9324/1957980d1db.th.jpg (http://img360.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1957980d1db.jpg)

Do you notice (on the first pic) how the rear buttress is above the rear window, which is semi-circular??? Now THAT, my friends, is one hellofa detail!

[ae86_16v]

Eww. . . those aren't official yet right? Feb 26th is the official launch date right?

So it'll be called the 599 GTB, what happened to the name of the car, Imola? Why not call it a 600?

[1zippo1]

Nice, high res pics. Thx for those and also for the info.

620hp... that can't be bad :D It's probably going to be very expensive I think. A lot more then the current 575.

[nejcdolinsek]

Eww. . . those aren't official yet right? Feb 26th is the official launch date right?

So it'll be called the 599 GTB, what happened to the name of the car, Imola? Why not call it a 600?

Yup, the pics are official. Its not going to be the 600 Imola, because that was just the speculative name the press used for the new 599 GTB. Besides, I much perfer the name "599 GTB", than "600 Imola"...

The car will be announced at Detroit, but the unveiling will be at Geneva.

[Wutputt]

I'm totally not convinced by its styling. But that's the problem I had with al recently (i.e. max 9 years ago) released Ferraris. I don't like their styling from the start but they grow on me through time. But still I miss the sparkle that put me on fire when seeing such great Ferraris as the f355, Testarossa/512 etc. for the first time.



So it'll be called the 599 GTB, what happened to the name of the car, Imola? Why not call it a 600?
Mr Ferrari didn't like round numbers :D

[Darkel]

Bigger, bigger ...
http://img377.exs.cx/img377/5497/46284060001car0nl.th.jpg (http://img377.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img377&image=46284060001car0nl.jpg)http://img377.exs.cx/img377/5846/46285060002car3na.th.jpg (http://img377.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img377&image=46285060002car3na.jpg)http://img377.exs.cx/img377/7849/46286060003car0to.th.jpg (http://img377.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img377&image=46286060003car0to.jpg)

I will have to see it for real to make myself a proper opinion, ferrari's press pics aren't enough, the same happened with the scaglietti which I didn't really like at the beginning and then we all started seeing them on our roads ...

[ferrari550]

I do not like the rear end at all. I would rather the back in the spy pics while it was being tested, a bit more like the f430.

[SFDMALEX]

Its fucking horrid :(

Thanks for thread though, lets keep all the 599 info in here please, as you said ;)

[Cearabc]

I Love it! :oops:

the style.. the looks of the car!
I really want to see this car in real

[Mr.Vercetti]

Beauty. And for a change, no twin round backlights!!

[chest3r]

dani: GTB - Gran Tourer Berlinetta

I saw this in a portuguese website so I'm not 100% sure about it :mrgreen:

[SFDMALEX]

I am surprised at how many people actually like the styling. I think its bloody hideous.

Considering the 550 was one of the all time greatest GT designs.....this is moving a 1000 years back/

[sentra_dude]

U.g.l.y. :puke:

That's really how its going to look? I thought Ferrari's were supposed to be about good performance and good looks...the 550/575 Maranello was drop dead gorgeous...what happened with this?

The specs look nice though, and if they can actually cut the weight or keep it the same that'd be nice, but somehow I doubt it, Ferrari is always a bit 'optimistic' with their numbers. :P

Thanks for the pics and specs. 8)

[ae86_16v]

I am surprised at how many people actually like the styling. I think its bloody hideous.

Considering the 550 was one of the all time greatest GT designs.....this is moving a 1000 years back/

Agreed, this makes the 612 Scaglietti look like a Beauty Queen.

[nejcdolinsek]

I thought the exact same thing, guys, but the more I looked at it, the more I like it! Give it some time to grow on you :D


Thanx for the higher-res pics!! :D

[Mr.Vercetti]

Here are the first pics at even higher res. :mrgreen: and a spy vid.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/ <---- video

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/239/ferrari031uo.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/384/ferrari014go.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/9308/ferrari024xm.jpg

[RAMMIUS]

The 599 GTB has a sophisticated design , most certainly the shape was dictated by the aero needs of the car , I`am sure that in terms of downforce it will easily outclass the competition.

And in my opinion the design says agressivity all the way.

I love it :P

[nejcdolinsek]

Here are the first pics at even higher res. :mrgreen: and a spy vid.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/ <---- video

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/239/ferrari031uo.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/384/ferrari014go.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/9308/ferrari024xm.jpg

DAMN those are some huge pics! :D I LIKE I LIKE!

[numerouno]

I'm def sure that this is destined to be new benchmark for GTs and BTW as nejcdolinsek has already mentioned, I'm sure the design will grow on you :)

[nejcdolinsek]

Anybody notice that the rear wheels are 20 inch, and that the steering wheel has the Enzo style LED lights? :P

[dutchmasterflex]

its growing on me now that I have the 1600x1200 pics as my desktop wallpaper..

reminds me of the C6 corvette.... :P

[Kinxy]

of coruse the design will grow, BUT, why not go with the one we actually liked? The 600 IMOLA design...

[Cockrocket]

The styling is like Marmite, you either love it or hate it. I like it apart from the wheels. I feel a good wheel design can make or bresak a car and so far those rims look horrible. What it needs are 19inch rims like the ones used on the Novitec F430 with phat low profile tires 8)

As for the specs, you cant argue with those. They have trhe capeability to beat the SLR and it will be lighter. It will also no doubt have the Front mid engined layout which creates the perfect balance and is the most attractive layout for a car. I was unsure about the styling as it looks to like the scaglietti but that styling is growing on me, and this car is every moment. Cant wait to get some pictures of a real car as no dou bt everyone knows those images are a combination of computer generated and hand drawn graphics. I will probably wait and draw a full conclusion on the car when we get those images!

EDIT: ok so the rims are aparently 19 and 20 inch but i think the clearnace between the wheel arch and the top of the tyre should be a lot less to make it look more sporty like the brabus slr

[Zot09]

It looks a lot like a Corvette from some angles. :|

[stmoritzer]

Here are the first pics at even higher res. :mrgreen: and a spy vid.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/ <---- video

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/239/ferrari031uo.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/384/ferrari014go.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/9308/ferrari024xm.jpg



http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/homepage/02-medium/videohome.jpg

too bad, I somehow can't watch the spy video :cry:, thanks anyway

[nejcdolinsek]

Here are the first pics at even higher res. :mrgreen: and a spy vid.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/ <---- video

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/239/ferrari031uo.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/384/ferrari014go.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/9308/ferrari024xm.jpg



http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/homepage/02-medium/videohome.jpg

too bad, I somehow can't watch the spy video :cry:, thanks anyway

Go to page 1 of this thread.... in my first post, I have a downloadable link from rapidshare.de

[bmagni]

first impression isnt good...
but well, lets hope to see it in the metal

[mindgam3]

I'm not too sure, looks a bit toooo much like a 612 i think

[yg60m]

The steering seems to have the shiftlights of the Enzo ... I think I'll need some time to really appreciate the design but I already begin to like it :wink:
However, I always prefer the Murcielago :wink:

[Tommaso]

The 599 GTB has a sophisticated design , most certainly the shape was dictated by the aero needs of the car , I`am sure that in terms of downforce it will easily outclass the competition.




I agree with you.... but for me Ferrari is also style and elegance, not only power.... so actually I prefer the 612 Scaglietti, the real "Gran Turismo" :|

But we must wait for better views :)

[gangajas]

I hate it, it looks like a Hyundai :twisted: :twisted: :(

[Fleischmann]

Damn...I totally despise of the direction Pininfarina styling is going. I was hoping that the spy shots were far from reality, but this looks absolutelly awful :( The power upgrade is amazing though, the 599 has entered a territory which was reachable for only a few companies a few years back.

[nejcdolinsek]

Heres some more news:

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060117/FREE/301170001/1024/LATESTNEWS

[nejcdolinsek]

Some new spy pics:

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6782/77d0388d660fj.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=77d0388d660fj.jpg)http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6122/56707c097b6wl.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=56707c097b6wl.jpg)http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5130/bd78d16ff28kx.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bd78d16ff28kx.jpg)

Sorry for the poor quality. Credit goes to sicqnus from Ferrarichat.com

[Fleischmann]

^^nice find, but who on earth would choose such a gastly clour for a Ferrari ?? :/

[RAMMIUS]

Nice figures , McLaren SLR territory but no supercharger :P

http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/ferrari/01/f139/2501.html

[nejcdolinsek]

Nice figures , McLaren SLR territory but no supercharger :P

http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/ferrari/01/f139/2501.html

NICE! Thanx for the link! :D

[nejcdolinsek]

One more pic... credits to mafalda from Supercars.net

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/9800/2010433d2yf.th.jpg (http://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2010433d2yf.jpg)

[SFDMALEX]

Posted by a007apl

http://www.channel4.com/videomgt/media/asx/4car/1844.asx

[SFDMALEX]

I have to say from one of the views the car looks quite good. And with those Specs for a GT........damn................I cant wait to see what it can do.

[TT]

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/9626/tytu5yq6lc.th.jpg (http://img226.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tytu5yq6lc.jpg)

[nejcdolinsek]

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/9626/tytu5yq6lc.th.jpg (http://img226.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tytu5yq6lc.jpg)

I'd love that pic in high res :(

Good find!

[TT]

Too bad it's one of the crappiest :D

[ae86_16v]

The Tailights on that car is ugly. I think they should've stuck w/ the traditional 4 Rough ones. The front end looks good though.

[nejcdolinsek]

Hehehe... guess whats on the cover of CAR Mag.... :D

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8233/189651car6eb.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=189651car6eb.jpg)

I'm buying this TODAY!!!

EDIT: True to my word, I bough the magazine! For the article go to http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36183

[acs power]

I'm pretty sure the taillights won't look like this :idea:

[nejcdolinsek]

I'm pretty sure the taillights won't look like this :idea:

Trust me, they will. These are official Ferrari press photos :wink:

[nejcdolinsek]

New one:

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5733/5995jz.jpg

It seems a little too high in that picture... :?

[pharzo]

I think it's just accelerating :wink: :)

[nejcdolinsek]

I think it's just accelerating :wink: :)

What an insightful observation! What would I do without pharzo? :wink:

[nejcdolinsek]

The first proper rear 3/4 pic....

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/953/2043687d4hp.jpg

I think its awesome :shock:

[RAMMIUS]

here`s another one :D

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/3325/599gtb8qa.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Fleischmann]

^^^Too bad the Ferrari on the picture is black, it camouflages many details on the car. I must say the front has slightly grwon on me, but Pinifarina's efforts are pathetic compared with what they once used to achieve.

[nejcdolinsek]

here`s another one :D

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/3325/599gtb8qa.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:o :o

OMG :shock: :shock:

If that isn't beauty, I don't know what is....

[RAMMIUS]

but Pinifarina's efforts are pathetic compared with what they once used to achieve


I `am sure that the shape was partially dictated by the aero works in the wind tunnel :wink:

It`s not easy to blend together style and functionality :)

[Fleischmann]

but Pinifarina's efforts are pathetic compared with what they once used to achieve


I `am sure that the shape was partially dictated by the aero works in the wind tunnel :wink:

It`s not easy to blend together style and functionality :)

Some coompany's manage to pull off the job. Saleen for example...I think the S7 looks great from the front and simultaneously it's aerodynamics are amazing.

[gangajas]

More pictures:

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113511.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113512.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113513.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113514.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113515.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113517.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113518.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113519.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113520.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113522.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113523.jpg

http://www.freeuploader.com/view.php/113524.jpg

[Fleischmann]

Meh...I think we have another case of interior Deja vou. It looks almost identical to that of the Scaglietti, only minor changes have been made.

[nejcdolinsek]

Hmmm.... only about €190 000 to go! :lol: :lol:

WHY CAN'T I BE RICH :cry: :cry:

[bmagni]

pics and vid at manus website

http://homepage.mac.com/manuma/PhotoAlbum34.html
http://homepage.mac.com/manuma/PhotoAlbum33.html
http://homepage.mac.com/manuma/FileSharing35.html

i really like it, even if it looks like the 612, i think it looks great

[nejcdolinsek]

i really like it, even if it looks like the 612, i think it looks great

It has minimum "family" resemblance to the 612, IMO. Nothing close to what Aston is doing... their cars are practically identical to one another. :roll:

[leblanc2.0]

http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/2048319b.jpg
http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/2048335a.jpg
http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/2048335b.jpg
http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/2048319c.jpg
http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/2048324a.jpg

More at: www.italiaspeed.com

[ae86_16v]

I really don't like the rear taillights and the rims aren't really great either.

[bmagni]

i really like it, even if it looks like the 612, i think it looks great

It has minimum "family" resemblance to the 612, IMO. Nothing close to what Aston is doing... their cars are practically identical to one another. :roll:

the front does look like IMO, cause of the headlights and the grill... not that it all looks like the 612

[eraser]

I'm not sold on the look yet......it will have to grow on me.

[nejcdolinsek]

Finally some engine pics:

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1969/599engine1vc.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599engine1vc.jpg) http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5443/599engine22if.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599engine22if.jpg)

[McLaren4eVa]

I Dunno Not Enough Cleanss Lines For Me To Be A Pure Grand Tourer Dont Like The Bonnet Hate The Rear End Of The Thing Like The View From The Side And 620BHP Is Good Consolation

[ferrarif1fan89]

ok, now im officially in love with this car, even after hating how it looks. its INCREDIBLE! even with the tailights like that, and in that dark silver, omg..........

I WANT ONE NOW!

[tom333]

I can't believe anyone is ripping on this design. It's unbelievably beautiful and Pininfarina/Ferrari are years ahead of anyone else. The look is timeless and believe me there are no "mistakes". There better be no more criticisms of the masterpiece known as the 599 GTB.

Thanks,
T

[Fleischmann]

I can't believe anyone is ripping on this design. It's unbelievably beautiful and Pininfarina/Ferrari are years ahead of anyone else. The look is timeless and believe me there are no "mistakes". There better be no more criticisms of the masterpiece known as the 599 GTB.

Thanks,
T

It sucks ;) :mrgreen:

[Everlasting]

it looks great imo especially the single taillights
i garantee u all will change ur minds before u know it

[tom333]

it looks great imo especially the single taillights
i garantee u all will change ur minds before u know it

isn't that just the thing, all these haters will end up loving this car. We're telling you this is the greatest GT car yet!

dani and Fleischmann, do you guys like the enzo?

[chest3r]

I can't believe anyone is ripping on this design. It's unbelievably beautiful and Pininfarina/Ferrari are years ahead of anyone else. The look is timeless and believe me there are no "mistakes". There better be no more criticisms of the masterpiece known as the 599 GTB.

Thanks,
T

It sucks ;) :mrgreen:

At least, it's not boring like Porsche's design :P 8)

Some details could be better but the wheels is the only thing that really sucks!!

[chest3r]

Much better............ :mrgreen:

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/2577/bbbferrari2opticas8qf.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbbferrari2opticas8qf.jpg)

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

It looks real!! You can post this in other foruns and say it's a second version of the 599 GTB :roflmao:

IMO It would look better if the double lights were smaller..... but I prefer the original version. We can't have all the Ferrari's with double rear lights, can we ???

[redbaron]

Much better............ :mrgreen:

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/2577/bbbferrari2opticas8qf.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbbferrari2opticas8qf.jpg)

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

It looks real!! You can post this in other foruns and say it's a second version of the 599 GTB :roflmao:

IMO It would look better if the double lights were smaller..... but I prefer the original version. We can't have all the Ferrari's with double rear lights, can we ???

I agree about the double lights looking better especially when they're a little smaller than dani posted.

[tom333]

I agree about the double lights looking better especially when they're a little smaller than dani posted.


I dream about double lighted ferraris every night (the enzo, 360cs, f430 f50...) but the beautiful appearance of the 599 is destroyed by adding double tail lights. You guys are idiots. Sorry for saying so but you're going to worship this car in a few years... worship it.

[bmagni]

599 and F40 at Vegas:
http://www.rideroom.com/news_comments.php?id=1004

[htfaber]

Thanks Dani for that soundcheck! Awesome to hear the difference between the sport en race mode.

And Bmagni, thanks for the site with pics. Stunning car, I really like it a lot. I have to say I like these alloys more than the star-shaped ones.
http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/5226/5992ku.th.jpg (http://img102.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5992ku.jpg)

[RAMMIUS]

Taking a good look at those pics I must say :love:

It looks stunning :P

[Vansquish]

I have to say, my initial dislike for the 599 is waning more and more each time I see one in a dark color. There are aspects of the design that still bother me (the sharply defined "V" in the hood, the headlights, and the fact that the front fenders look like they've ballooned from some angles), but darker colors tend to hide some of the fussier details. The fact that these shots actually show the rear end of the car make a big difference too. It looks pretty well-proportioned to me now and the rear diffuser doesn't look too big like it does on the F430. I can't wait to see more high-res pics and perhaps the car on the road as well :-)

[nejcdolinsek]

599 and F40 at Vegas:
http://www.rideroom.com/news_comments.php?id=1004

Christ allmighty.... :shock: :o :o

No further comment

[chest3r]

I've no more doubts!!! The rear lights are great!! Look at this: :shock: :o

http://www.rideroom.com/news_images/1004_fbe9b.jpg

[tom333]

Damn right!

[TT]

High-res finally :arrow: http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?p=606989#606989

[TNT]

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ferrari_599gtb.asp

First Official Details of the New Ferrari 599 GTB Released

With the release of the 599 GTB, Ferrari is presenting its most powerful V12-engined production car of all time.

The new car is a concentration of Ferrari's most innovative and technologically advanced engineering solutions applied to a mid-front engined two-seater coupe. The result is a new benchmark for performance, driver involvement and design.

The Ferrari 599 GTB boasts class-leading power thanks to its 6-liter V12 - derived directly from the Enzo Ferrari supercar - which produces no less than 620 bhp at 7,600 rpm for a weight/power ratio of just 2.6 kg per horsepower.

Ferrari has adopted the latest evolution in its tried and tested all-aluminum construction technology for the body and chassis.

The unmistakable Pininfarina design gives the Ferrari 559 GTB aggressive yet elegant lines which are perfectly integrated with the advanced aerodynamic solutions adopted to reach the performance figures attainable.

This new model is the symbol of Ferrari's production - the V12 berlinetta - and represents the latest interpretation of a theme that has seen such classics as the 250 GT, the 275 GTB, and the 365 GTB4.

The Ferrari 599 GTB replaces the last in that great line of berlinettas, the 575M Maranello, of which - together with the 550 Maranello introduced in 1996 - no fewer than 5,700 have been produced, a record for this type of model for the Prancing Horse.

The new car will be officially unveiled on the 28th of February 2006 at the Geneva Motor Show.

RSportsCars.com Exclusive: The Ferrari 599 Caught Filming a Commercial (Published: 2/15/2006)

RSportsCars.com has obtained exclusive images of the new Ferrari 599 GTB and a Ferrari F40, taken during filming of a commercial in Valley of Fire State Park, Las Vegas. The filming was done by a helicopter which followed the two cars as they were driven on a narrow two-lane canyon road at fairly high speeds. The Ferrari's commercial for the 599 is scheduled to be shown in Europe in May or June 2006.

Mike Olivella, who photographed the cars, commented: "At the staging area, they spent the entire time polishing and wiping down both cars. The F40 could blow the 599 away, but the F40 driver was careful to make it look like the 599 was every bit as powerful."

"The 599 had a V-12, 620-horsepower engine, but it was not in the same class as the F40," Mike Olivella continued. "Most of the spectators (the few that were there) commented that the car looked more like a Jaguar than a Ferrari, and were more enthralled by the F40 than the 599."

"The drivers were incredible. I drove the road that they filmed the cars on, and it was a very windy, up and down two-lane road. These guys really opened the cars up and to watch them negotiate the turns and the dips was something to see."

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[TT]

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[kjekki]

this car has definatly grown on me. looks stunning imo :D
the back is so great, maybe it is against the "rules" with single lamps, but i really like it, the back reminds me of the 8C concept. and the things behind the windows is really cool..
think this will be a worthy sucsessor to the 575 in all ways... though the 575 is one of the most beutiful cars of all times...

[tom333]

"against the rules"?!?!?!? All the classic ferraris had single circular tailights!

Hey all you idiots! Quit saying, "uh... i guess the looks have grown on me, except a, b,c, etc. Shut up!!!! WE dont care! this forum is for those who like the 599!! (...and for people who like to get rowdy!)

Has anyone seen the 0-60 time for the new 911 (997) turbo 3.4 seconds!!!! Not kidding. Lets hope the 599 gtb's extra 100 and something horsepower takes it beyond what any of us expect.

[chest3r]

Has anyone seen the 0-60 time for the new 911 (997) turbo 3.4 seconds!!!! Not kidding.

:lol: :lol: :lol: That's impossible!!! I read 3,9 secs.... and that might be true, but never 3,4 sec

[Chaos in 1983!]

"against the rules"?!?!?!? All the classic ferraris had single circular tailights!

Hey all you idiots! Quit saying, "uh... i guess the looks have grown on me, except a, b,c, etc. Shut up!!!! WE dont care! this forum is for those who like the 599!! (...and for people who like to get rowdy!)

Has anyone seen the 0-60 time for the new 911 (997) turbo 3.4 seconds!!!! Not kidding. Lets hope the 599 gtb's extra 100 and something horsepower takes it beyond what any of us expect.

....dude I think you're being a bit harsh, people are entitled to their own opinion and are allowed to express it here and in every corner of JW, so let it go, what's the fun in everyone agreeing it's perfect anyways?and just a side note....I'm sure you don't mean it in a bad way, but it's the second time you call peolpe stupid/idiots in this thread.

3.4 sounds a bit optimistic, as ches3er said 3.9 sounds more accurate, but the 997 turbo is not competing against the 599 anyways, the 430 is.

About the 599, I have to say that with these new real pics, my doubts about the rear have vanished, I now think the rear looks amazing, the single tailights setup looks good and just right for this car. The new wheels are 100 times better than those crappy ass star shaped ones. Everything on this car is turning out great IMO, the only thing I'm having a hard time accepting is the hard edged hump on the bonnet which I think doesn't flow with the curves of the rest of the car.

With every new Ferrari, convtoversy comes along. It took some time for me to comprehend the styling cues of the Enzo and the F430, first I thought were horrible, and that Pininfarina & Ferrari had gone bezerk, but in time, and with better pics, you really learn appreciate their beauty.

I can hardly wait for a real review...and I will wait eagerly until The Stig gets his hands on it :twisted:

oh and since we are talking about the single tailights...what Ferrari was the first to feature double tailights?

[ae86_16v]

oh and since we are talking about the single tailights...what Ferrari was the first to feature double tailights?


Good question. Anybody?

[nthfinity]

3.4 sounds a bit optimistic, as ches3er said 3.9 sounds more accurate, but the 997 turbo is not competing against the 599 anyways, the 430 is.


3.5 seconds is the said 0-100kph sprint in 'over-boost' which is 10 seconds of an additional .2 bar of pressure making an additional 60 ft. lbs. of torque, and something like 30 more hp....

i do agree that turbos' competition isnt the 599 GTB... but niether is the F430, mind you... that is GT3's stomping grounds.... if hte 997 turbo happens to be faster then the Ferrari F430, that is just an added bonus (im talking about round a track mostly)... and we already know the Turbo will be a daily driver in many folks hands... and more capable at it.

so what's the reason to get the F430 again??? oh, yeah... its a Ferrari. meh... i'd shoot for the FGT :P

[admcewen]

"against the rules"?!?!?!? All the classic ferraris had single circular tailights!

Hey all you idiots! Quit saying, "uh... i guess the looks have grown on me, except a, b,c, etc. Shut up!!!! WE dont care! this forum is for those who like the 599!! (...and for people who like to get rowdy!)

Has anyone seen the 0-60 time for the new 911 (997) turbo 3.4 seconds!!!! Not kidding. Lets hope the 599 gtb's extra 100 and something horsepower takes it beyond what any of us expect.

....dude I think you're being a bit harsh, people are entitled to their own opinion and are allowed to express it here and in every corner of JW, so let it go, what's the fun in everyone agreeing it's perfect anyways?and just a side note....I'm sure you don't mean it in a bad way, but it's the second time you call peolpe stupid/idiots in this thread.

3.4 sounds a bit optimistic, as ches3er said 3.9 sounds more accurate, but the 997 turbo is not competing against the 599 anyways, the 430 is.

About the 599, I have to say that with these new real pics, my doubts about the rear have vanished, I now think the rear looks amazing, the single tailights setup looks good and just right for this car. The new wheels are 100 times better than those crappy ass star shaped ones. Everything on this car is turning out great IMO, the only thing I'm having a hard time accepting is the hard edged hump on the bonnet which I think doesn't flow with the curves of the rest of the car.

With every new Ferrari, convtoversy comes along. It took some time for me to comprehend the styling cues of the Enzo and the F430, first I thought were horrible, and that Pininfarina & Ferrari had gone bezerk, but in time, and with better pics, you really learn appreciate their beauty.

I can hardly wait for a real review...and I will wait eagerly until The Stig gets his hands on it :twisted:

oh and since we are talking about the single tailights...what Ferrari was the first to feature double tailights?



Hi new to this thread I believe the first with two lights was the 365GTB/4 or if you count it as a Fezza, the Dino. By the way I think the 599 is great its has retro styling cues i.e the 275 (most fezzas from the sixties did not have twin rear lights nor did other greats like the 512TR) but it is new and not a design cop out like the new Muira or Ford GT.

[Fleischmann]

Has anyone seen the 0-60 time for the new 911 (997) turbo 3.4 seconds!!!! Not kidding.

:lol: :lol: :lol: That's impossible!!! I read 3,9 secs.... and that might be true, but never 3,4 sec

Yep, it's 3.9s. 480BHP even with 4WD wouldn't get a car weighing in at 1600kg's in 3.4 seconds.

[ae86_16v]

Hi new to this thread I believe the first with two lights was the 365GTB/4 or if you count it as a Fezza, the Dino. By the way I think the 599 is great its has retro styling cues i.e the 275 (most fezzas from the sixties did not have twin rear lights nor did other greats like the 512TR) but it is new and not a design cop out like the new Muira or Ford GT.

Welcome to JW and thanks for the informational first post.

Agreed that the Muira and Ford GT was more a reiteration. But nevertheless the Ford GT's shape looks freaking great today! That is definitely one of the sexiest shape in automotive history. (I personally can't say the same for the Muira.)

[tom333]

997 turbo>>>>>>>>>>

sorry guys rsportscars.com has 3.4 secs on it twice and it looks like a press release but i checked out the official porsche site and they say 3.6 for the tiptronic which is quite amazing.

Don't get me wrong, i wasnt trying to compare it with the 599 or build it up i just thought the news was amazing and furthermore no other make can ever come close to the passion that lives in all Ferraris

Forza Ferrari!!

[tom333]

I was curious what everyone's favorite car is that posts on this thread.

PEACE

[ARMAN]

wrong thread to post our favorit cars :wink: and dont go to over emotional calling people here fucking idiots and stuff.

I think it looks terrific seeing some of the links you posted guys! :P In balck it kicks ass!!! :twisted:

[RAMMIUS]

Found some tech info about 599 GTB

620 hp @ 7600 rpm

Weight 1580Kg

The sequential gearbox , changes in 0.100 sec :shock:

No E-diff , it appears that the manettino , has 5 different settings for the ESP control :? I don`t know for sure

Speed : over 330 km/h

Acc figures

0-100 km/h in 3.7sec
0-200 km/h in 11sec

0-1000 metres in 20.6 sec

[Everlasting]

yeah i heard they won't be putting an E-Diff in this car, they say it's just so well balanced it had no need for it !

[redbaron]

The complete name of the car will be 599 GTB Fiorano !!!!

see the official site
:arrow: http://www.ferrariworld.com/FWorld/fw/events/F599/index.jsp

see also the other tread: http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?p=617009#617009 that is made about this site :wink:

[RAMMIUS]

:shock: :love: :D

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[dingo]

The rear lights are absolutely hideous, the rest is nice IMO. :)

[RAMMIUS]

^^^ First pics from Geneva?? :drool:

yeah , I think they are from Geneve

[Chaos in 1983!]

absolutely bloody amazing!...I love every single line of it, can't wait to see more pics of it...btw I didn't know it was called 599GTB Fiorano! cool name...

[Everlasting]

yeah sounds awesome

[bmagni]

now opinions will start to change

[bmagni]

:mrgreen:

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[nthfinity]

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from Fchat...

i'm really looking forward to TT's pictures :)

[stracing]

looking good already!!!

[bmagni]

i love the profile... the line is so sexy

[nejcdolinsek]

This car is insane :shock: I love it, especially in the gorgeous new red :D

Thanks for the contributions everyone!!! :mrgreen:

[bmagni]

one more with luca and sexy models

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[geebee]

Looks really amazing :) Just one detail: They will have to soon remove the lights from the rear difuser:

1. They must particularly spoil the function of the difuser
2. They will be all the tïme dirty

But I love its look :)

[bmagni]

BTW, in a spanish magazine I've bought today there was a photosession with pics I've never seen before, with a red 599GTB with the optional wheels.. but not these renders, they were real pics, pretty nice BTW :D

pics or STFU! :P
no scanner ?

[Kinxy]

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCC CCcccKKKkkkKKK CAR!!!

FUCKING love it!

8)

[Kinxy]

Found some tech info about 599 GTB

620 hp @ 7600 rpm

Weight 1580Kg

The sequential gearbox , changes in 0.100 sec :shock:

No E-diff , it appears that the manettino , has 5 different settings for the ESP control :? I don`t know for sure

Speed : over 330 km/h

Acc figures

0-100 km/h in 3.7sec
0-200 km/h in 11sec

0-1000 metres in 20.6 sec

FABOLOUS!!! And remember.. Ferrari always understates its cars' performance figures.. they're quite modest.

Think of the F430, they said 0-60 in 4.0 ... we've had magazines scan it from 3.5 to 3.7-8


R.I.P Mercedes McLaren SLR

It's 599 GTB's time to OUTSHINE each and everyone in it's price-range :)

[nejcdolinsek]

one more with luca and sexy models

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I LOVE YOU :D

This is my new desktop!!!

[tom333]

MORE!!!

[yg60m]

It grows on me now that we start to see other pics than official ones as it makes for the Murcielago LP640 :wink:

[RAMMIUS]

From Geneve :love: Gorgeousssss



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[Chaos in 1983!]

OMG that gray one is just sex on wheels...I dare someone to say that thing doesn't look good!

[nejcdolinsek]

EVO magazine scan: http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=37060

On a sidenote, am I the only one that thinks this new red is the best color for the 599?

[tom333]

i hate to admit you're right, but man black is sexy business

[Sir_GT]

My god... and everyone was dissing it when the first photos came out... this is proof that no one should ever doubt those crazy italians. :)

599 GTB Fiorano = Sex

[tom333]

HUGE GENEVA GALLERY at http://www.autospies.com

[admcewen]

More piccies are here (bottom of page),

http://www.ferrari-modelisme.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=959&start=100

Some are old ones but I think some are new also some are of a higher res check it out. I like the shot of the black one's crema interior mainly because it doesn't have the carbon fibre trim and I think looks the better for it. Also like the shot two rows directly below.

[fsandys]

That carbon/grey colour is gorgeous!

:love:

[luwalira]

It looks okey but is still half ugly. I like the F430 more

[RC45]

OMG that gray one is just sex on wheels...I dare someone to say that thing doesn't look good!

The 599 just loks to clumsy.

The F550/F575 is the ultimate Ferrari GT silohette. It cannot be improved upon, and the clumsy awkward look of the 599 proves this :)

Just like the 360/430 destroyed the perfect lines of the F355 - so does the 599 play far to much into the hands of the posers and Starbucks crowd.

The performance may be there, but the style is bybe-bye ;)

[SFDMALEX]

/\/\/\ dont be hattin..................................I mean the case is the same with the Vette :P ;)

[Chaos in 1983!]

OMG that gray one is just sex on wheels...I dare someone to say that thing doesn't look good!

The 599 just loks to clumsy.

The F550/F575 is the ultimate Ferrari GT silohette. It cannot be improved upon, and the clumsy awkward look of the 599 proves this :)

Just like the 360/430 destroyed the perfect lines of the F355 - so does the 599 play far to much into the hands of the posers and Starbucks crowd.

The performance may be there, but the style is bybe-bye ;)

You know what?... you are completely right! I mean I do think the 599 is absoluitely gorgeous but compared to the 550/575 it's on a lower level...

And the 355 vs 360/430....I couldn't have said it better...

[Sir_GT]

OMG that gray one is just sex on wheels...I dare someone to say that thing doesn't look good!

The 599 just loks to clumsy.

The F550/F575 is the ultimate Ferrari GT silohette. It cannot be improved upon, and the clumsy awkward look of the 599 proves this :)

Just like the 360/430 destroyed the perfect lines of the F355 - so does the 599 play far to much into the hands of the posers and Starbucks crowd.

The performance may be there, but the style is bybe-bye ;)

You know what?... you are completely right! I mean I do think the 599 is absoluitely gorgeous but compared to the 550/575 it's on a lower level...

And the 355 vs 360/430....I couldn't have said it better...

I'll have to disagree with you both then. :) Although I do agree that the 575M was an absolutely stunning car, I don't think this was meant to be a successor in the design sense. The 599 looks like a futuristic muscle car, which it is. :)

And if great car design is being able to clearly display your intent and purpose, then this one gets full marks. ;)

[RC45]

The 599 looks nothing like a muscle car.

The poofta headlights and the goofy rear end just look like too many ideas all lumped together - reminds me a lot of the Enzo in that sense.. they seemed to be have drawn some great bits... then could not figure out how to pull them all together, so they just took a ruler and made some lines.. ;)

[ice]

I HATE how so many see the 360 as ruining the line of the 355. In terms of the way a Ferrari looks, the 355 stood with cars such as the 348, but abandoned the smooth, flowing CURVES of all the Ferrari's before it, especially the gorgoeous 308. As nice as the 355 is, its dated and flat, the 360 has the absolute perfect proportions, and stands out, to me at least, as most likely the best looking V8 they have made, and judging by the 430, are liekly ever to make.

As well, these new Ferraris are not cars that a picture is able to properly show. THe curves, radii, the way lines flow into eachother are only seen when seen in person. A static picture will never truly express lines that are designed for being seen in person, absorbed fully and seeing the integration of all the various lines. As an example, i took some friends to the dealer by my place, and all of them found that seeing an enzo in person makes it a MUCH better looking car. And anyone whos seen a 550 in person will be lying if they say that a picture is able to capture its proportions and style to even a tenth of a degree.

[jorge]

OMG that gray one is just sex on wheels...I dare someone to say that thing doesn't look good!

You´re absolutely right, it looks incredible :o

[Sir_GT]

The 599 looks nothing like a muscle car.

Well, it reminds me of a very futuristic Shelby Cobra GT. Long bonnet, abrupt rear end, pronounced arches, and a very prominent hip design. :)

...and here we are thinking that flame surfacing was polarizing. :)

[nejcdolinsek]

How about we reserve our final judgements until we see one in the flesh :roll:

[RC45]

How about we reserve our final judgements until we see one in the flesh :roll:

Nah - why?

The 612 is ugly in person or in picture.

The 550/575 is beautful in picture or in the flesh.

we don't need no "in the flesh" to know it's a ghay poser car ;) :P

[nejcdolinsek]

How about we reserve our final judgements until we see one in the flesh :roll:

Nah - why?

The 612 is ugly in person or in picture.

The 550/575 is beautiful in picture or in the flesh.

we don't need no "in the flesh" to know it's a ghay poser car ;) :P

My friend, you thinking a car is ugly or not is a matter of personal preferences, but calling the 599 a "ghay poser car" is completely wrong. This car has class and sophistication.

But then again, this is coming from a guy that worships the king of all poser cars: Corvette. :P :wink:

[RC45]

How about we reserve our final judgements until we see one in the flesh :roll:

Nah - why?

The 612 is ugly in person or in picture.

The 550/575 is beautiful in picture or in the flesh.

we don't need no "in the flesh" to know it's a ghay poser car ;) :P

My friend, you thinking a car is ugly or not is a matter of personal preferences, but calling the 599 a "ghay poser car" is completely wrong. This car has class and sophistication.

But then again, this is coming from a guy that worships the king of all poser cars: Corvette. :P :wink:

The 599 may have a powerful engine, but it has been styled for the StarBucks crowd.. :P

And fanboys worship - I drive :)

[nejcdolinsek]

How about we reserve our final judgements until we see one in the flesh :roll:

Nah - why?

The 612 is ugly in person or in picture.

The 550/575 is beautiful in picture or in the flesh.

we don't need no "in the flesh" to know it's a ghay poser car ;) :P

My friend, you thinking a car is ugly or not is a matter of personal preferences, but calling the 599 a "ghay poser car" is completely wrong. This car has class and sophistication.

But then again, this is coming from a guy that worships the king of all poser cars: Corvette. :P :wink:

The 599 may have a powerful engine, but it has been styled for the StarBucks crowd.. :P

And fanboys worship - I drive :)

Lambos are designed for the starbucks crowd, not Ferraris. :P

I suppose you think you're the only person around here that drives :?: :wink:

EDIT: Whats the time over there in Houston?

[RC45]

How about we reserve our final judgements until we see one in the flesh :roll:

Nah - why?

The 612 is ugly in person or in picture.

The 550/575 is beautiful in picture or in the flesh.

we don't need no "in the flesh" to know it's a ghay poser car ;) :P

My friend, you thinking a car is ugly or not is a matter of personal preferences, but calling the 599 a "ghay poser car" is completely wrong. This car has class and sophistication.

But then again, this is coming from a guy that worships the king of all poser cars: Corvette. :P :wink:

The 599 may have a powerful engine, but it has been styled for the StarBucks crowd.. :P

And fanboys worship - I drive :)

Lambos are designed for the starbucks crowd, not Ferraris. :P

I suppose you think you're the only person around here that drives :?: :wink:

EDIT: Whats the time over there in Houston?

Lambos are for drivers. :P

I am not the only driver on JW - but none of us drivers are fanboys :P ;)

When you hear the tone it will be 5:05am...

BEEEEEP

[DeMoN]

I too agree that the Maranello looks better. It doesnt look like a 4 seater, its just an amazing design. This 599 has a face like a smiling ninja turtle and with all those holes everywhere, looks overdone. Maranello was much nicer IMO.

[DeMoN]

http://plasterhouse.com/Catalog2003/2520.jpg

See the resemblance?

[Fleischmann]

^^^True, but it will probably also kick ass like a ninja Turtle.

[Sir_GT]

Hmmm... 599 TMNT Rafaello Stradale?

[nejcdolinsek]

How about we reserve our final judgements until we see one in the flesh :roll:

Nah - why?

The 612 is ugly in person or in picture.

The 550/575 is beautiful in picture or in the flesh.

we don't need no "in the flesh" to know it's a ghay poser car ;) :P

My friend, you thinking a car is ugly or not is a matter of personal preferences, but calling the 599 a "ghay poser car" is completely wrong. This car has class and sophistication.

But then again, this is coming from a guy that worships the king of all poser cars: Corvette. :P :wink:

The 599 may have a powerful engine, but it has been styled for the StarBucks crowd.. :P

And fanboys worship - I drive :)

Lambos are designed for the starbucks crowd, not Ferraris. :P

I suppose you think you're the only person around here that drives :?: :wink:

EDIT: Whats the time over there in Houston?

Lambos are for drivers. :P

I am not the only driver on JW - but none of us drivers are fanboys :P ;)

When you hear the tone it will be 5:05am...

BEEEEEP

Lambos are for drivers? You crack me up! :P :lol:

[Bernardo]

IMO the V8 Vantage looks 100 times better than the 599GTB.
Anyone agree with that?

[tom333]

Wait a minute... That guy likes vettes?.........that's so gay! hahhahaha

[Everlasting]

the 599GTB is not ugly

[kjekki]

IMO the V8 Vantage looks 100 times better than the 599GTB.
Anyone agree with that?

NO!
the v8 vantage looks sweet, but it is rather boring IMO, the 599 looks pure exotic sex :D damn i love that car....

[Everlasting]

u have to admit the aston does look better.
the 599 might be a better car (it will sure preform better) but the aston is beautiful!
the 599 isn't by all means an ugly car but it's not as pretty still it's a Ferrari so it has that going for it

[nejcdolinsek]

u have to admit the aston does look better.
the 599 might be a better car (it will sure preform better) but the aston is beautiful!
the 599 isn't by all means an ugly car but it's not as pretty still it's a Ferrari so it has that going for it

I don't see why you would want to compare the two in the first place, because the AMV8 is just too small a car, so the proportions are completely different. That said, the DB9 or Vanquish would be a better comparison. They're both very handsome, but they're just too similar to each other, IMO, which makes the DB9 a little unoriginal :?

[Tommaso]

Some photos :)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2971/dsc003475px.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc003475px.jpg) http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/2349/dsc0034824jw.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0034824jw.jpg) http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/5476/dsc003491ff.th.jpg (http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc003491ff.jpg)
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/1365/dsc0035027cp.th.jpg (http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0035027cp.jpg) http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1506/dsc0035123bd.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0035123bd.jpg) http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6579/dsc003523mv.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc003523mv.jpg)

[chicolino]

hey guys,
for me the 599gtb is a clear case of "average on photos - georgious in flesh". I guess its looks depend more strongly than other ferraris' on rims & color as well. They had very different combinations in Geneva and I really liked some while others were disappointing.
But in the end, it was the only car worth going to Geneva for, I absolutely love it, and for a Porsche fan that's saying A LOT :)

[tom333]

Gentlemen, gentlemen, please let's be more civil.

this forum is a sort of 599 fan club so please only post if you have such heavenly things as pictures of the 599.

I realize not a true fan club but I'm sure you can agree many fans of the car visit this thread often. Certainly everyone is entitled to share their own thoughts on the car, I would simply like to encourage more enthusiasm for this legendary berlinetta.

[Ghostbat]

this forum is a sort of 599 fan club so please only post if you have such heavenly things as pictures of the 599.

I see no pictures in your post..

As you can see in the topic it's not a 599 GTB forum but a thread and everybody is entitled to their own opinion.

[tom333]

ok.................gaylord.

[SFDMALEX]

ok.................gaylord.

Your joking right?


As a mod of this section I demand that you come up with some better insults or else just dont say a word :wink:


"gaylord"? I dont even remeber the last time I herd someone say that lol

[SFDMALEX]

STOP! talking so much trash, you either like it or you don't

this forum is a sort of 599 fan club so please only post if you have such heavenly things as pictures of the 599.


Everyone is entitled to speak, be it shit talk or the truth.

This is not a 599 fan club. This is the official 599 thread were we discuss the car. And share info.

[Vansquish]

ok.................gaylord.

Your joking right?


As a mod of this section I demand that you come up with some better insults or else just dont say a word :wink:


"gaylord"? I dont even remeber the last time I herd someone say that lol

Naw...he just went old-school on your ass man hehe...I hadn't heard it in years until Dane Cook (the comedian) used it in one of his routines...absolutely hilarious...

[TT]

Ok tom, even if gaylord is probably the funniest personal insult ever and although it could even be cool to be a gaylord, I'd like to remind you our rules ban personal insults as far as possible, so just stop it.. this is not a 599 fan club, just a place where to talk about the car

[nejcdolinsek]

Hey! Gaylord isn't obsolete..... its used in the UK all the time :P :wink:

EDIT: SFDMALEX, whenever I look at your sig, I can't help but watch it for minutes on end :o She is un-fuckin-believable

[Chaos in 1983!]

tom's talking crap again!...

dude stop sayin this is the 599 fan club, in this same thread I told you to respect everyone's opinion, I could well say this car sucks a donkey's left nut and I have all the right to do so...

start your 599 fan club where nobody is allowed to an opinion of the car somewhere else... :roll:

[RC45]

STOP! talking so much trash, you either like it or you don't

this forum is a sort of 599 fan club so please only post if you have such heavenly things as pictures of the 599.

Forza Ferrari!

This is the 599 fan club thread? I thought it was the C5 Z06 fan club thread... :P

[SFDMALEX]

EDIT: SFDMALEX, whenever I look at your sig, I can't help but watch it for minutes on end :o She is un-fuckin-believable


Im glad you like it :D

[nejcdolinsek]

EDIT: SFDMALEX, whenever I look at your sig, I can't help but watch it for minutes on end :o She is un-fuckin-believable


Im glad you like it :D

LOL, you'd have to be insane or gay not to! :D

[fsandys]

LOL, you'd have to be insane or a gaylord not to! :D

:shock: Ban please!

:wink: :lol:

[nejcdolinsek]

LOL, you'd have to be insane or a gaylord not to! :D

:shock: Ban please!

:wink: :lol:

HAHAHAH :lol:

You sneaky little.........gaylord :wink:

[tom333]

Man, im a legend on this thread

Of course not compared to the great SFDMALEX, who I think would agree that he, himself is quite legendary.

[SFDMALEX]

Man, im a legend on this thread

No you aint. I am.

[TT]

What about talking again about the 599 now?

[SFDMALEX]

What about talking again about the 599 now?


I agree :)

[tom333]

oh i agree on that as well

[fsandys]

:D Well, that was fun, but yes, back to the wonderful 599 .... I want one! :(

[tom333]

Anyone have a pic of a manual trans 599?

[nejcdolinsek]

Anyone have a pic of a manual trans 599?

I don't think we'll see one until a private car shows up. Its highly unlikely they'll have a gated 6-speed as a press car. I also think that the gated shifter will be elevated from the central collum, a la 612 or F430. A bad thing, IMO.

BTW, does anyone know when the first reviews are gonna take place????? I'm dying to read/watch (and HEAR :twisted: ) some reviews!

[tom333]

"I also think that the gated shifter will be elevated from the central collum, a la 612 or F430. A bad thing, IMO."

A bad thing? Like the design was neglected?

Remember the gated boxes in classic 250 ferraris like the gto and 250LM? They had an elevated box.

Do you not like them?

[fsandys]

Anyone have a pic of a manual trans 599?

I don't think we'll see one until a private car shows up. Its highly unlikely they'll have a gated 6-speed as a press car. I also think that the gated shifter will be elevated from the central collum, a la 612 or F430. A bad thing, IMO.

BTW, does anyone know when the first reviews are gonna take place????? I'm dying to read/watch (and HEAR :twisted: ) some reviews!

Obviously there have been the visual reviews and interviews about the car from Maranello, but I have an idea that within the next few months they will be 'pressing' it up with road tests, etc.

[nejcdolinsek]

"I also think that the gated shifter will be elevated from the central collum, a la 612 or F430. A bad thing, IMO."

A bad thing? Like the design was neglected?

Remember the gated boxes in classic 250 ferraris like the gto and 250LM? They had an elevated box.

Do you not like them?

Good point about the past cars having that. However, I still don't like it, because it looks as if it was just an afterthought, as if the engineers only put in the effort for the F1 trans...

Just my 0.02

Obviously there have been the visual reviews and interviews about the car from Maranello, but I have an idea that within the next few months they will be 'pressing' it up with road tests, etc.

In a few months??? I was hoping THIS month :D :| :(

[fsandys]

Well, we can hope, but there's only 4 days left of this month ;)

[tom333]

What's that website everyone always tells you to visit?

[LotusGT1]

www.fuckinggoogleit.com

[Chaos in 1983!]

Does anyone have 599 info from the media or owners site?

aren't you the legend of the 599 fan club thread??? you should have them already :roll:

[nejcdolinsek]

Does anyone have 599 info from the media or owners site?


I think pretty much every piece of info + pics are already on the net. In other words, everything should be in this thread :wink:


www.fuckinggoogleit.com

:lol: :lol:

[tom333]

aren't you the legend of the 599 fan club thread??? you should have them already :roll:

Indeed I am THE legend of this thread, alas I do not have a Ferrari Vin # of my own to get info from the owners site.

[Sydbom]

I saw a 599 today at stockholm motorshow and first I have to say that after have seen it on the net and those first officil pics I thought it looked like shit basically and thought that ferrari are doing one ugly car after an other, I mean Enzo ( I have seen 2 today, and a FXX! ) 612 and 430 ( where 4 at the show ) arent very good looking cars like the 550 and F40 ( seen 2 of these to! ) and F50 ( only one today ) but sure they are striking.
well the 599 just blew me away! I had to go back for a second look because it is just a stunning looking car! but not from all angles but I guess those bad curves or what ever is needed to make it look so bloody good in the right angles.
well it looks amazing head on and a bit to the sides, but going round it looking more and more from the side its great to a certain point when you see that its not really a balanced design since the rear is so high and the front kind of low and cut of but its all these things that are the good things when looking from the front. but from the side it looks strange.
couldnt get a good view of the rear since the position of the car but it probably looks fantastic.
If I had the money when I was there today I would have bought it straight away! its THAT striking! and you just know that DRIVING it is the LAST thing that is going to let you down.
cant wait to see one on the street!

[nejcdolinsek]

I saw a 599 today at stockholm motorshow and first I have to say that after have seen it on the net and those first officil pics I thought it looked like shit basically and thought that ferrari are doing one ugly car after an other, I mean Enzo ( I have seen 2 today, and a FXX! ) 612 and 430 ( where 4 at the show ) arent very good looking cars like the 550 and F40 ( seen 2 of these to! ) and F50 ( only one today ) but sure they are striking.
well the 599 just blew me away! I had to go back for a second look because it is just a stunning looking car! but not from all angles but I guess those bad curves or what ever is needed to make it look so bloody good in the right angles.
well it looks amazing head on and a bit to the sides, but going round it looking more and more from the side its great to a certain point when you see that its not really a balanced design since the rear is so high and the front kind of low and cut of but its all these things that are the good things when looking from the front. but from the side it looks strange.
couldnt get a good view of the rear since the position of the car but it probably looks fantastic.
If I had the money when I was there today I would have bought it straight away! its THAT striking! and you just know that DRIVING it is the LAST thing that is going to let you down.
cant wait to see one on the street!

FINALLY someone thats talking out of experience rather than out of their ass :P I'm glad to hear that it looks so stiking :D

Must have been quite an experience! I envy you!
I'm guessing you didn't take any pictures? :?:

[lorbmw69]

i was in Maranello 2 weeks ago and i saw a bunch of 599's in a bunch a colors...i really don't like the back at all. the front looks amazing but the back reminds me a lot of the 456...really rounded, and very plain, i got a video of it at fiorano as well albeit shit quality because my dad's camera is terrible and my was stolen.

have no idea how to post the pics or the video...help would be greatly appreciated as i know next to nothing about the code used....thanks!

[nejcdolinsek]

i was in Maranello 2 weeks ago and i saw a bunch of 599's in a bunch a colors...i really don't like the back at all. the front looks amazing but the back reminds me a lot of the 456...really rounded, and very plain, i got a video of it at fiorano as well albeit shit quality because my dad's camera is terrible and my was stolen.

have no idea how to post the pics or the video...help would be greatly appreciated as i know next to nothing about the code used....thanks!

You can upload the video onto www.rapidshare.de ---> Once it uploads, copy the download link, and post it here :D

Can't wait!

[pterps]

Some new pics:

http://img108.imagevenue.com/loc66/th_50058_5.jpg (http://img108.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc66&image=50058_5.jpg) http://img134.imagevenue.com/loc36/th_50064_16.jpg (http://img134.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc36&image=50064_16.jpg)

[bmagni]

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3552/599gtb3wp.th.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb3wp.jpg) http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1131/599gtb19qf.th.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb19qf.jpg) http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/9770/599gtb28sc.th.jpg (http://img436.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb28sc.jpg) http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/4443/599gtb31zz.th.jpg (http://img436.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb31zz.jpg) http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/6783/599gtb47pw.th.jpg (http://img436.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb47pw.jpg)

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/9777/599gtb52dr.th.jpg (http://img436.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb52dr.jpg) http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/9602/599gtb69za.th.jpg (http://img436.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb69za.jpg) http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/1593/599gtb74jd.th.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb74jd.jpg) http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2012/599gtb80je.th.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb80je.jpg) http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/1408/599gtb93dx.th.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb93dx.jpg)

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/867/599gtb102va.th.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb102va.jpg) http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/2538/599gtb119gs.th.jpg (http://img77.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb119gs.jpg) http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/2537/599gtb124uw.th.jpg (http://img77.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb124uw.jpg) http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/4480/599gtb137ct.th.jpg (http://img77.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb137ct.jpg) http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2931/599gtb140eg.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb140eg.jpg)

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/6767/599gtb153if.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb153if.jpg) http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3262/599gtb166cd.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb166cd.jpg) http://img328.imageshack.us/img328/589/599gtb173dv.th.jpg (http://img328.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb173dv.jpg) http://img328.imageshack.us/img328/6778/599gtb188gf.th.jpg (http://img328.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb188gf.jpg) http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/6375/599gtb198nz.th.jpg (http://img314.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb198nz.jpg)

http://img328.imageshack.us/img328/3547/599gtb208zx.th.jpg (http://img328.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb208zx.jpg)

[fsandys]

Anyone have a pic of a manual trans 599?

I don't think we'll see one until a private car shows up. Its highly unlikely they'll have a gated 6-speed as a press car. I also think that the gated shifter will be elevated from the central collum, a la 612 or F430. A bad thing, IMO.

BTW, does anyone know when the first reviews are gonna take place????? I'm dying to read/watch (and HEAR :twisted: ) some reviews!

Obviously there have been the visual reviews and interviews about the car from Maranello, but I have an idea that within the next few months they will be 'pressing' it up with road tests, etc.

EVO Magazine in the UK are driving a 599 in May it is confirmed :)

[McLaren4eVa]

WOW that 599 in that metallic red looks gorgeous, the design is beginning to grown on me after not liking it when it had its debut.

[Sydbom]

I saw a 599 today at stockholm motorshow and first I have to say that after have seen it on the net and those first officil pics I thought it looked like shit basically and thought that ferrari are doing one ugly car after an other, I mean Enzo ( I have seen 2 today, and a FXX! ) 612 and 430 ( where 4 at the show ) arent very good looking cars like the 550 and F40 ( seen 2 of these to! ) and F50 ( only one today ) but sure they are striking.
well the 599 just blew me away! I had to go back for a second look because it is just a stunning looking car! but not from all angles but I guess those bad curves or what ever is needed to make it look so bloody good in the right angles.
well it looks amazing head on and a bit to the sides, but going round it looking more and more from the side its great to a certain point when you see that its not really a balanced design since the rear is so high and the front kind of low and cut of but its all these things that are the good things when looking from the front. but from the side it looks strange.
couldnt get a good view of the rear since the position of the car but it probably looks fantastic.
If I had the money when I was there today I would have bought it straight away! its THAT striking! and you just know that DRIVING it is the LAST thing that is going to let you down.
cant wait to see one on the street!

FINALLY someone thats talking out of experience rather than out of their ass :P I'm glad to hear that it looks so stiking :D

Must have been quite an experience! I envy you!
I'm guessing you didn't take any pictures? :?:

Yes I have 3 pics of it but the ones just posted is much better, the one I saw was dark grey and I think it looks better in darker colors.

[nejcdolinsek]

NICE NEW PICS :D :D :D Everybody, keep 'em coming :P


Anyone have a pic of a manual trans 599?

I don't think we'll see one until a private car shows up. Its highly unlikely they'll have a gated 6-speed as a press car. I also think that the gated shifter will be elevated from the central collum, a la 612 or F430. A bad thing, IMO.

BTW, does anyone know when the first reviews are gonna take place????? I'm dying to read/watch (and HEAR :twisted: ) some reviews!

Obviously there have been the visual reviews and interviews about the car from Maranello, but I have an idea that within the next few months they will be 'pressing' it up with road tests, etc.

EVO Magazine in the UK are driving a 599 in May it is confirmed :)

Great news!

[raphaelws]

another pic 8)
http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/2235/2157mz.th.jpg (http://img92.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2157mz.jpg)

[loan1at]

Hey! It's very nice to see my picture on this side! I tried to reply it on this thread in high-res, but maybe i'm to stupid to post it here.
Maybe anyone can send me a manual point for point. I have then posted in ferrari-chat.com. So it lands here! (Sorry for my english, my mother-language is geman!) :shock:

[bmagni]

First at JW, enjoy:

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/4453/599gtb265om.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb265om.jpg) http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/9404/599gtb259yp.th.jpg (http://img226.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb259yp.jpg) http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/2811/599gtb238fc.th.jpg (http://img226.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb238fc.jpg) http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/7366/599gtb227dt.th.jpg (http://img107.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb227dt.jpg) http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/1752/599gtb218oq.th.jpg (http://img107.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb218oq.jpg)
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2041/599gtb245kq.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb245kq.jpg) http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/8372/599gtb272ya.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb272ya.jpg) http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1427/599gtb280sv.th.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb280sv.jpg) http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9414/599gtb292gq.th.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb292gq.jpg) http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5052/599gtb307ej.th.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb307ej.jpg)

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/224/599gtb347qq.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb347qq.jpg) http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/9282/599gtb332ay.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb332ay.jpg) http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/4789/599gtb329kw.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb329kw.jpg) http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/9536/599gtb318my.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=599gtb318my.jpg)

[chest3r]

It looks just perfect with those wheels :drool: :drool:

[RAMMIUS]

:shock: insanely gorgeous :P

Thx for the pics bmagni

[nejcdolinsek]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

bmagni, you ever need to pop sombody, just whistle :wink: But seriously dude, THANK YOU

[nejcdolinsek]

A couple more:

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/9015/ferrari599gtb246io.th.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ferrari599gtb246io.jpg) http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/4076/ferrari599gtb239yk.th.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ferrari599gtb239yk.jpg)

[SFDMALEX]

Man that interior looks lovely......HQ ^99

[numerouno]

lovely pics!
thanx pals :D

[RAMMIUS]

Last info : it appears that the 599 in 2 seconds slower than an Enzo around Fiorano :shock: :shock:

That`s very impressive for a car like the 599 :D :D

[RAMMIUS]

dani this info was posted on fchat and taken from auto motor und sport magazine

well have to see if it`s true :bah:

BTW dani , empty is around 1580 kg , and let`s not forget it`s construction with the engine mounted behind the front axle , and transaxle construction , we have 47%-53% weight distribution.

Faster gearbox , new suspensions , probably they are using some hardcore tyres like P-Zero Corsa .

[RAMMIUS]

Auto Bild test

http://www.autobild.de/aktuell/reportagen/artikel.php?artikel_id=11272&artikel_seite=0

In the article they say that 599 is 1 sec slower than Enzo around Fiorano :faint:

BTW the test driver said that 0-100 in 3.7sec is a high value , actually the car can do it in 3.5sec :shock:

[nejcdolinsek]

Auto Bild test

http://www.autobild.de/aktuell/reportagen/artikel.php?artikel_id=11272&artikel_seite=0

In the article they say that 599 is 1 sec slower than Enzo around Fiorano :faint:

BTW the test driver said that 0-100 in 3.7sec is a high value , actually the car can do it in 3.5sec :shock:

Oh my lord.... this car is just unbelievable! :shock:

1 second slower???? Thats not possible :shock: It's either BS, or Ferrari has made some monumental progress since the Enzo. Just imagine how fast the next super-Ferrari will be :faint:

[RAMMIUS]

I know it sounds unbelievable , but hey , 2 important mags are talking about that :

AMS with 2 sec slower
AutoBild with 1 sec

Probably we should be taken around the track by Dario Benuzzi and time the lap ourselves :mrgreen:

[Tyrek]

No V12 Ferrari is ever going to be slow, it's just a matter of degrees. Ringing the last tenth out of a a car to create somehting like the Enzo is a speciality of Ferrari. But it doesnt mean everything else is going to be miles behind.

[Everlasting]

Auto Bild test

http://www.autobild.de/aktuell/reportagen/artikel.php?artikel_id=11272&artikel_seite=0

In the article they say that 599 is 1 sec slower than Enzo around Fiorano :faint:

BTW the test driver said that 0-100 in 3.7sec is a high value , actually the car can do it in 3.5sec :shock:

holly fucking shit!
now i wanna make love to that car

[saadie]

only if it looked like the 360 or 430 ... i love the performance figures andeverything but the shap lets it down for me ... :roll:
@ everlasting .... lmao .... you have two options .... the silencer or the gear stick :lol: :P

[fsandys]

:shock: Yum! :shock:

Ferrari blow my mind :)

[gucom]

wow thats pretty very amazing...has the (sports)car industry in general made such enormous progress since 2002 or is this new ferrari just soooo far ahead of all the competition?
i wonder what tyres they used, and how advanced the electronics on this car are...

[nejcdolinsek]

New review guys: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=114909

And a sound bite: http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/download/0605_ferrari_599_startup_sound.mp3 , http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/download/0605_ferrari_599_engine_sound.mp3

I WANT THIS CAR GODDAMNIT!!!!!!!!!

[fsandys]

Thanks for those :)

[ae86_16v]

I know it sounds unbelievable , but hey , 2 important mags are talking about that :

AMS with 2 sec slower
AutoBild with 1 sec

Probably we should be taken around the track by Dario Benuzzi and time the lap ourselves :mrgreen:

Amazing. . . you know what? At first I didn't like the car at all because of the ugly lights and the proportions of the car. But looking at the moving pictures it has definitely grown on me.

And with those lap times, it has definitely won me over! :)

Time to start saving money ;) .

[fsandys]

Repost

Nice pic:

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/8551/06ferrari599gtbfioranof1act500.th.jpg (http://img226.imageshack.us/my.php?image=06ferrari599gtbfioranof1act500.jpg)

Quote from InsideLine review:

The 599 GTBs headed for our continent's market will not be equipped with the "L.C." button on the center prop-shaft tunnel. Translation: Launch Control will not be part of the F1 transmission for North Americans due to potential abuse and the resulting anticipated legal concerns.

Lol! :D

[RAMMIUS]

Canadian driver review , but interesting info :P
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/ly/07599gtb.htm

[bmwdakias]

The 550 - 575 maranello is a great looking car with great proportions but this new 599 is just gorgeous and it suddenly makes its predecessor look blunt.

[fsandys]

http://www.channel4.com/4car/road-tests/F/ferrari/599gtb-06/index.html


'Here's the ultimate front-engined supercar, a car that makes a Mercedes SLR McLaren feel aloof and clumsy. Quicker than an F40 yet a hundredth as frightening, the 599 GTB is a towering achievement, a new benchmark and the fastest-accelerating car we have ever driven on the road.'

[SFDMALEX]

All I have to say is that this car is going to make a wolrd class GT platform. I mean racing.

I cant wait to see it in race trim. Tis gonna be vicious ;)

[nejcdolinsek]

http://www.channel4.com/4car/road-tests/F/ferrari/599gtb-06/index.html


'Here's the ultimate front-engined supercar, a car that makes a Mercedes SLR McLaren feel aloof and clumsy. Quicker than an F40 yet a hundredth as frightening, the 599 GTB is a towering achievement, a new benchmark and the fastest-accelerating car we have ever driven on the road.'

Thanks for that!!! I've been waiting for a european review!! :D

[fsandys]

I can't understand how 4Car has managed to be one of (if not) the first (in the UK) to get a review out of it.

Perhaps the motoring magazines are just having to wait for their next issue.

[admcewen]

Check these out....

http://www.autocarmagazine.co.uk/wallpapers.asp#

I want one now dammit!!!

[fsandys]

http://www.autocarmagazine.co.uk/Car/Ferrari/575/9566115370.jpg


That one is niiiice! :)

[chest3r]

^^ Awesome pictures :shock: :shock: :drool: :drool:

[03200165]

0 - 100 km/h in 3,7 sec! Amazing, for a car with this weight. You must admit it is a heavy car for this kinda type, but still so amazing fast!

I think this would be a great gran turismo, to drive long distances in it...

[fsandys]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2006/05/13/mfferrari13.xml

[RAMMIUS]

^^^ thx for the link

although not the best review, it has a few dumb comments :roll:

[fsandys]

Yeh i agree, it's not the best, I couldn't even be bothered to read it all to be honest!

Alternative drives: Porsche 911 Turbo???? As if!

[nejcdolinsek]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2006/05/13/mfferrari13.xml

I'll thank you for the link, but goddamn the author is an idiot.

Some people just aren't meant to be automotive journalists.... :roll:

[03200165]

Did someone already found some vids?

[fsandys]

Anyone who has access to Fifth Gear next week (Monday 29th May) should watch, apparently, Tiff will be testing the 599 :D

http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=39337

[fsandys]

Not that good quality, show videos, hopefully not reposts :?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6243020074716507706

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4063849053707179885

[mrai]

Damn! Its a such a sexy and sweet car. My dad has ordered one for himself, should be arriving early 2007 as our dealer has told us in Dubai. Update you guys later on it.

He was choosing between the 612 Scagletti and the 599 GTB but i think he wants the 599 GTB, doesnt find the 612 attractive, i guess.

[tom333]

MRAI-

Let us know all you can I guarantee the 599 will become one of the most famous ferraris/cars of our time. Can wait to hear more.

[mrai]

tom333 - Will certainly do. Unfortunately i was abroad at university when my dad was signing the papers but i think mid- june he has to go and choose the exterior and interior colours so hopefully i should go with him.

Heard alot of good things about the car, yup i hope it remains a famous in the future. Thanks buddy.

[RAMMIUS]

Read it if you don`t have something better to do

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060522/FREE/60512001/1008/FREE

[fsandys]

http://www.topgear.com/content/timetoburn/sections/galleries/other/ferrari599/01/

[RAMMIUS]

:faint:
http://www.carpassion.com/de/forum/ferrari-550-575-599/21506-fotos-599-gtb-originale-photoshop-usw-20.html#post446611

[RAMMIUS]

Tom Ford review

http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?lnk=211&featureid=450&description=Ferrari%20F599%20GTB%20Fiorano%20F1

[fsandys]

http://www.channel4.com/4car/road-tests/road-test.jsp?id=544&page=10

P.S. Don't miss the small video button on that page ;)