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Discussion in '612/599' started by AndrewDinCH, Jul 27, 2012.

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  1. AndrewDinCH

    AndrewDinCH Formula Junior

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    #1 AndrewDinCH, Jul 27, 2012
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  2. TheDuke

    TheDuke Formula 3
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    Great pair right there! Now you just need the original GTO to complete the family :)
    Congrats on the new car
     
  3. crinoid

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    Well done sir, well done.
     
  4. jvecchi

    jvecchi Formula Junior

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    Wow! I've never seen a 288 GTO in the flesh. I didn't realize how low they are compared to a 599.

    Congratulations!
     
  5. werewolf

    werewolf F1 World Champ
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    goodbye
    well done.

    very well done :)
     
  6. speed racer

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    Congratulations Indeed!......A beautiful set of Ferrari GTO bookends!! Enjoy in good health.
     
  7. drgek

    drgek Formula 3

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    Sensational. Congrats.
     
  8. Ultralab

    Ultralab Karting

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    Simply Beautiful ! More pics and Your first driving impressions pls !
     
  9. anonymous161

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    Same here.
    Congrats.
     
  10. h2oskier

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    That 288 looks great
     
  11. elipinski

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    Beautiful! Enjoi and drive in good health
     
  12. Ferrarista3

    Ferrarista3 F1 Rookie

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    Wonderful!
    Congratulations!

    They both look stunning.
     
  13. London John

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    Good on you, it's like GTO top trumps.......
     
  14. Nicofr

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    #14 Nicofr, Jul 28, 2012
    Last edited: Jul 28, 2012
    2 GTO, good choice ! Congratulations for yourvery nice toys!
    We can see how big is the 599. It is the think when I put my Mercedes SL55 AMG and the 599. The Merco seems small.
    Even if we cannot compare, your return on experience on this couple of GTOs could be interesting.

    Nicofr
     
  15. Hawkeye

    Hawkeye F1 Veteran
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    Andrew, congratulations! Wonderful pair of Ferraris, enjoy in the best of health. Cheers!
     
  16. Noblesse Oblige

    Noblesse Oblige F1 Veteran

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    Indeed a stunning pair. The photograph prompted me to look up the key dimensions of the three GTO designated Ferraris. The results are very interesting*.

    250 GTO 288 GTO 599 GTO
    Length (in.) 173 169 185
    Height (in.) 47 44 52
    Width (in) 66 75 77
    Wheelbase (in) 94.5 96.5 108
    Curb Wt. (lb.) 2090 2560 3540

    * Sources may vary slightly in the various numbers.

    Whatever the track capabilities of the various examples, it is clear that the 599 GTO is much bigger and heavier than its forbears. It is a behemoth by comparison. But things were simpler in the old days. There were no emissions standards, computers, air conditioners, or crash requirements.
     
  17. Lone Wolf

    Lone Wolf Formula 3

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    despite the weight penalty, it is still obvious which car we would choose to blast away with tonight?
     
  18. anonymous161

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    So in the first 22 years the GTO gained 500 lbs and in the next 26 the GTO gained 1000.

    Getting old sucks.
     
  19. Lone Wolf

    Lone Wolf Formula 3

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    ...but it goes how much faster? but, agreed, getting old does suck
     
  20. anonymous161

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    Out of curiosity, does anyone own all three GTOs?
     
  21. Noblesse Oblige

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    You would think so but maybe someone who has a 250 GTO doesn't have the urge for one of those cheapo later ones.
     
  22. Noblesse Oblige

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    I didn't mention it but they are also getting more plentyful. There were only 39 "250 GTOs" made including 6 with the 330 engine. There were 273 288 GTOs made and of course 599 of the latest. Getting to be more like mass production.
     
  23. AndrewDinCH

    AndrewDinCH Formula Junior

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    Thank you, gentlemen :)

    A lovely car I just imported from the US, with Joe's help of course :)
     
  24. Ferrari 360 CS

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    Congratulations, thats a fantastic pairing. Enjoy!
     
  25. 65 f.i.

    65 f.i. Karting

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    Now that you have a new toy, I will be happy to take the older toy.
     

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