Corey Bit Spank
01-09-2006, 09:33 PM
DETROIT — Ferrari`s latest heartbreaker, dubbed the 599 GTB, will be the most powerful V12 production car of all time, officials told Inside Line.
The Ferrari 599 GTB will boast 5,999cc of displacement — hence the name — from its V12 powerhouse derived from the legendary Enzo engine. Officials say it will be capable of "no less than" 620 horsepower at 7,600 rpm giving a weight-to-power ratio of 2.6 kg per horsepower. Torque ratings have not yet been determined.
The whole package will ride on an all-aluminum chassis, making the 599 GTB lighter than the 575 Maranello that it is replacing, officials said.
The 599 will come with a choice of two six-speed transmissions, either a manual shift or F1-style paddle shift transmission. The majority will be built with the F1-style, officials said.
Other options give buyers a choice of 19-inch front wheels paired with 20-inch wheels in back or 20-inch wheels all around.
What this means to you: This is the ultimate V12 Ferrari for the crowd that doesn`t need to ask permission.
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http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/il/news/2006/0108/ferrari.02.500.jpg
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The Ferrari 599 GTB will boast 5,999cc of displacement — hence the name — from its V12 powerhouse derived from the legendary Enzo engine. Officials say it will be capable of "no less than" 620 horsepower at 7,600 rpm giving a weight-to-power ratio of 2.6 kg per horsepower. Torque ratings have not yet been determined.
The whole package will ride on an all-aluminum chassis, making the 599 GTB lighter than the 575 Maranello that it is replacing, officials said.
The 599 will come with a choice of two six-speed transmissions, either a manual shift or F1-style paddle shift transmission. The majority will be built with the F1-style, officials said.
Other options give buyers a choice of 19-inch front wheels paired with 20-inch wheels in back or 20-inch wheels all around.
What this means to you: This is the ultimate V12 Ferrari for the crowd that doesn`t need to ask permission.
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/il/news/2006/0108/ferrari.01.500.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/il/news/2006/0108/ferrari.02.500.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/il/news/2006/0108/ferrari.03.500.jpg