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news on 599 gto??

Discussion in '612/599' started by davide b, Oct 19, 2009.

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  1. davide b

    davide b Formula Junior

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    i want to put a deposit for this car, any news? my dealer said me probably the car will be presented at geneva in march, but no other details...
     
  2. Jompen

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    The car is not official yet. What I´ve heard It will be based on the 599XX.
     
  3. George330

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    I have a deposit on it... under 600 will be made, it is based on the 599xx and they are not saying anything even to customers with orders. Delivery is 2010, that is all I know
     
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    can't wait to see some photos/more details on this
     
  5. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Nice first post. :D:D

    Welcome to FerrariChat. :D:D

    +1! :D:D
     
  6. davide b

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    my dealer said me the price will be 60-80 000 euro more than normal 599, do you have the same info?
     
  7. PaulK

    PaulK F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    I think this car is going to be God.
     
  8. George330

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    I have the same info, approx 60,000 over the standard car...I think it is a good bet, Ferrari would never use the GTO name for a tarted-up 599, so it has to be very special.
    The 288 didn't do that well price-wise for almost 15 years, but it has skyrocketed recently...I just missed a car that sold for 450,000 EUR in less than a week and it needed a bit of work...
     
  9. TrojanHorse

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    What a legendary feat to have all of the GTO's---ok, leave out the 250 and its a bit more realistic. :) No matter, if they make a 599 (or 600) GTO, I'm very interested--and like you, want to add a 288 to my garage, too.

    So for under $1.3 million USD (not much more than a standard ENZO), you too could be the first in your neighborhood to own three generations of among the best 12 cyl Ferrari's ever made:

    288 GTO
    365 GTB/4
    599 GTO

    (I'd probably throw in a 16M or soon-to-come 458 Italia Spider just for those warm Summer days.)

    It's not priceless--but IMO, close to Nirvana.
     
  10. cesman

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    Of course the point not being picked up on here is that the 599 GTO would be front engined - just like the original 250 GTO (288 was mid-engined of course)
     
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    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Best 12 Cyl Ferraris ? 288 GTO ..really ? :)
     
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    Actually, the most important thing not yet discussed is the name: The "O" in the first two GTO's referred to homologation for racing. Is this car going to be homologated for FIA GT series competition? Or is this simply a Stradale/Scuderia version for track use?

    Curious.
     
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    :p:p
     
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    I concur. Same info I received from my dealer. Entry at € 300k excluding local taxes. Delivery 2nd semester 2010 early 2011.
     
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    Do you have a date that the car will be revealed by?
     
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    If they make the 599 GTO or 600 GTO look anything like the 599XX, I think they will have a hit on their hands!! I just love the way the 599XX looks, all the lines of the original 599 has been given a more masculine touch.
     
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    Didn't you know . . . that twin turbo adds 4 cylinders, and that 7 speed dual clutch makes the 0-60 times much quicker.
     
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    Drive550PFB Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Awww. Come on Pap, you wouldn't be questioning the guy's credentials, would you?
     
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    I know its eight turbo charged, but was in a hurry and when "cutting/pasteing" wrote the punch line missing the "exception"...

    No matter, its still a perfect grouping for a nice, tight, small collection :)
     
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    It's OK. We're just having fun. Now about that deposit on the GTO . . . PAP, you buyin' it?
     
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    How about you..? Are YOU buying it?? If not, send me your email and you can have a scanned copy of the contract from Ferrari in Koln with the 30.000 EUR deposit confirmation
     
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    I would add a Daytona to that collection if i may !
     
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    I'm trying to confirmation from my dealer now...say they haven't a clue (of course) but that it'll take $20k for a deposit. I've asked for confirmation position on the list--don't want to be 3 or 4th given how few would actually be deliverd...I'm a buyer if its available based on what I've seen/heard and the pricing thoughts/rumors so far.

    I agree with many--its seems a perfect car for me...always liked the classic Ferrari big 12s but they've been a little lacking in sportiness. This mix would be spot on.
     
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    I think this is a rumor mill. Sorry, it's just my opinion that we will not be seeing a 599GTO.

    I think sales are going well and Ferrari doesn't need to use the revered name so shamelessly. There is the "O" there after all and I haven't heard of plans to take it racing.


    I'll bet anyone a beer.

    There will be another GTO some day. Just not now.
     
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    probably the car will not named gto, but it's a "scuderia" version of standard 599.
    my dealer said me in italy they can have maximum 5 car (x dealer), i'm in the 3th position in the list, i hope to have the car in outumn 2010.
    if the new car is 100-150 kg less and with 60-80 cv more than a standard 599 with some aerodinamic improvement and more aggressive looking this is the car of my dream
     

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