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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE package now available as upgrade [video]

Discussion in '612/599' started by jk0001, Jul 16, 2009.

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  1. jk0001

    jk0001 F1 Veteran

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    #1 jk0001, Jul 16, 2009
    http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071620510/ferrari-599-gtb-fiorano-hgte-package-now-available-as-upgrade-video


    The sound is unmistakable. Once you hear someone step on the gas in a Ferrari, you know exactly what kind of engine roar to expect.

    That is the beauty of this 3-minute long video of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. But watching how the driver pushes the car in the turns while maintaining a perfect line is really fascinating. The car in the video has been outfitted with the Handling GTE package, and the car moves brilliantly because of it.

    For cars built before the 2008 model year, Ferrari offers aesthetics, exhaust, and handling kits for a combined total of £17,213 (excl. VAT). Add £2,700 to the pricetag for post-2009 model year vehicles. The more expensive package also includes a performance kit.

    Some of the improvements include a suspension lowered by 10mm, stiff springs and anti-roll bars, stickier tires wrapped around lighter rims, and a chromed grille. You will also get two-tone tailpipes with exhaust silencers, and modified Prancing Horse badges. Those receiving the performance kit will also get to take advantage of a faster F1-style gearshift, and improved accelration.

    Keep in mind, the grille shown in the photos is only for new customers ordering the HGTE package with their new car. That specific grille is not available as a retrofit option.

    The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and the corresponding HGTE package are currently available for purchase.





    Crank it up!!!!! :D
     
  2. of2worlds

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    #2 of2worlds, Jul 16, 2009
    Crank it up indeed! What a rollercoaster road; it looks to be great fun but those guardrails leave zero room for error. Very nice sound, thanks.
    CH
     
  3. crinoid

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    #3 crinoid, Jul 16, 2009


    OMG ! ! This guy get's freakin air!?!?!?!?!?! This car sounds unbelievable ! !
     
  4. The Ape

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    #4 The Ape, Jul 16, 2009
    OK.......let me catch my breath..............

    I just watched the video with killer head phones at a stupid volume........


    Any doubt whatsoever that I made the right move by changing my order to the HGTE has been expunged from my being.


    Add to this the fact that I finally caught the Nation Geographic Channel show "Ultimate Factories" that featured the 599.


    "The Waiting is the hardest part"-TP
     
  5. champagne612

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    #5 champagne612, Jul 16, 2009
    So whats market value on a 06 612 HGTC? That video just sold me and the 599 got air twice and the F1 driver did not flinch is just sick!
     
  6. tazandjan

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    #6 tazandjan, Jul 16, 2009
    Ape- You made the correct choice, Grasshopper.

    Taz
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  7. The Ape

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    #7 The Ape, Jul 16, 2009
    My Brother Taz, It is written!
     
  8. baron

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    #8 baron, Jul 16, 2009
    I wonder if the mic was placed inside the cabin and good volume. Exhaust note seems to sound more aggressive and with good volume. I feel that the standard exhaust is bit too tame.
     
  9. cridom60

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    #9 cridom60, Jul 20, 2009
    great improvement compare to my ex 575 f1! very nice sound as well.
     
  10. amenasce

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    #10 amenasce, Jul 20, 2009
    What an amazing sound. Every Ferrari should sound like this !
     
  11. kole

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    #11 kole, Jul 27, 2009
    For me, it is way too loud - and I have a 599. Do not see a visual difference from the "standard" car in cornering at these speeds. On normal roads, is it really possible to tell or exploit the difference (to make it worth shelling out an additional $40K?)
     
  12. Lone Wolf

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    #12 Lone Wolf, Jul 29, 2009
    do any 599 owners actually like the suspension on these cars? mine is miserable. way too stiff and bouncy on anything but perfect pavement. very little compliance just bouncing.
     

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