Ferrari 599 GTO
The 599 GTO announced in the spring of 2010 resurrected the three most important letters in the Ferrari world, making it only the third Ferrari GTO after the 250 GTO and the 288 GTO. Since it was not designed with racing in mind, the 599 GTO was not merely a homologation version of the 599XX. Instead, it had performance credentials of its own, earning its letters.
Underhood, the 599 GTO featured a 670-hp version of the V-12 with a 180-degree crankshaft paired to a version of the 599XX’s single-clutch automated transmission that could fire off shifts in just 60 milliseconds. The combination was good for a 208-mph top speed and a 0–62 mph sprint of 3.35 seconds. The 599 GTO also took the best of the HGTE package with a version of its magnetorheological automatic-adjusting shocks and added staggered Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
Compared to the Ferrari Enzo, the 599 GTO was subtler and more sophisticated, yet also faster and sharper. Ferrari at the time called the 599 GTO its “most extreme sports car” and the company admitted that it could lap Fiorano a second faster than the Enzo.
Ferrari built just 599 examples and earmarked a mere 125 for the U.S., including the Nero Daytona example offered here. With its Grigio Silverstone stripe, this 599 GTO stands out even in the rarefied crowd of high-performance Ferraris. This well-equipped 599 GTO was fitted at the factory with numerous optional items, including carbon fiber interior accents, headlight buckets, wheel center caps, and engine cover.
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