This 2-seat Gran Tourismo model replaced the 575 Maranello in 2007. It first made its appearance in Geneva Motor Show in 2006. Designed by Pininfarina under the direction of Frank Stephenson this was renamed because of the engine displacement and because of the Gran Tourismo Berlinetta and Fiorano test track used by Ferrari.
Key Features:
The car portrays a sporty look and comprises of square body and lacks the scalloped side of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti model. The aerodynamic structure and the flying buttress C pillars give it an aggressive look. It bears close semblance with the Daytona.
Engine: 6.0 liter Tipo F133F V12 The engine produces a minimum 620 CV which makes it the most powerful amongst the Ferrari cars. The company claims a 3.7 second sprint to 100km/h and 11.0 to 200 km/h. Development work for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano also focused specifically on the distinctive sound the engine makes, reducing mechanical resonance in favor of a pure V12 soundtrack. The engine is also configured with the DOHC system, which has 4 valves per cylinder.
Transmission: 6-speed semi-automatic transmission
Wheelbase: 108.3 in
Length: 183.7 in
Width: 77.2 in
Height: 52.6 in
Curb Weight: 3722 lb
The car resembles the Aston Martin Vanquish, Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren. Although the car is known for its sporty look it still retains a unique sophistication. The car boasts of a great design and the seats are especially trimmed in sumptuous leather while the driving area and controls take pride in presenting a display of carbon and aluminium in the interior design. The new adaptive racing seats featuring carbon-fiber side rests mesh perfectly with the otherwise ultra-stylish looks. The other accessories include the personalized computing system, dusk and rain censors, bi-xenon headlights, dual zone climate control panel and volumetric anti-theft device with motion censors.
No description of the car will be complete without the discussion of the entertainment box including the special circuit for the iPod, CD players with MP3 facilities. The price of the car starts from $255000.For the very first time the SCM (Magnetorheological Suspension Control) suspension has been used on a high performance sports car. Unlike traditional oleo dynamic systems, Magnetorheological (MR) fluid suspension systems react instantly to road conditions and make it easier for the driver to drive on unpaved terrains and wet or slippery roads.
