Ferrari 599 GTO

As he says, Jacques is referring to the F1-derived wheel venting half-donuts which are unique to the 599 GTO and are derived from the 599XX, according to Ferrari SpA they increase aero efficiency and improve brake cooling, and quite honestly they speak to their intent for this car.

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A unique GTO is ZFF70RDB000181880 trimmed with a Hermes interior.

Here's the car's amazing details which they billed as "reportedly the most expensive Tailor Made Ferrari ever commissioned" according to RM's writeup:

The development of this unique 599 GTO demonstrates the commitment of the original owner to create the ultimate example of the model. He was truly exacting in his requirements, and the finished product is testament to his eye for detail and the result of many hours spent pondering how to make his 599 GTO truly one of a kind in every way.

The exterior is finished in the very rare paint colour of Nero Stellato, a multi-layer black with metallic flakes designed to sparkle like the night sky, over a breath-taking interior fully trimmed in Poltrona Frau leather in Hermès’ trademark orange colour with diamond ‘losangatura’ quilting rather than the car’s standard and seemingly utilitarian Alcantara. Every surface possible is covered in the finest aniline leather, including the roof lining, and this attention to detail even carries through to the boot, also trimmed in the same leather with an embossed Cavallino emblem.

Reflecting this supreme attention to detail and pursuit of perfection, the original owner was not keen on the standard matte finish carbon fibre and commissioned all carbon fibre on the car to be completed in a gloss finish instead. This gloss carbon fibre was applied extensively throughout the design. Inside, the rear of the seats, door cards, door shuts, dashboard and centre console were all finished in carbon fibre, perfectly complimenting the elegant black contrasting stitching on the seats. Externally, the engine bay and the wing mirrors, fuel filler cap, rear diffuser and headlight buckets were all requested in gloss carbon fibre. The total cost of this extensive modification was a remarkable CHF 50,000. Alongside the all-important Scuderia shields fitted on the front wings, the car was ordered with 20” matte black ‘Challenge’ wheels and matte black grilles. The rear Cavallino and badging were also specially commissioned in matte black. Two particularly pleasing details are the brake callipers, which were finished in gold to contrast perfectly with the interior, and the black exhaust tips. Further options selected included the tinted ‘privacy’ rear windows, interior dedication plate made of solid silver reading ‘nec mundus duobus solibus potest regi’, as well as the GPS system, front and rear parking sensors, white tachometer and the Bose hi-fi stereo.

The car is accompanied by Ferrari Classiche certification, stating that it was born exactly as it appears today. Offered today from its first and only owner, the car has travelled just 3,750 km from new and has always been serviced by Ferrari. The car presents in excellent condition inside and out, no doubt thanks to always being parked in a climate-controlled garage. The present owner has extended the manufacturer warranty year on year since the car’s delivery, with the current warranty running until November 2018.

Importantly, this is the only 599 GTO to have ever left Maranello in this particular configuration thanks to the unique efforts of ‘Personalizzazioni & Atelier’. What is more, at its completion it was reportedly the most expensive ‘Tailor Made’ Ferrari ever commissioned, at a remarkable cost exceeding CHF 600,000. As such, it is arguably the most remarkable 599 GTO to come to market in recent memory, adding a unique touch of luxury to the brutish personality and performance of the 599 GTO, making for perhaps the perfect Ferrari grand tourer. Simply stated, this 599 GTO checks all the right boxes and would be a significant addition to any collection.

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As far as weight-savings for the 599 GTO are concerned, an early article says:

Every effort went towards saving weight and replicating the 599 FXX’s extraordinary capabilities on the track, yet making the new 599 GTO genuinely usable on the highway. An impressive 100kg was shaved off the road car by the extensive use of all-new components such as a hydroformed exhaust that was ‘blown’ rather than stamped and welded, emitting as a result a glorious V12 sound. Thinner glass saved 5.5kg. Despite being wider than before, the forged wheels and titanium bolts saved 22kg, while Sabelt carbon fibre racing seats trimmed another 17kg. Accordingly, the more-powerful 599 GTO weighs 220 lb less than the standard GTB.

 

175212's Ferrari North America USA window sticker showing $454,889 before taxes & registration.

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Here's chassis n° 183219, new to it's 1st USA owner as late as December 2011, finished in stunning Bianco Fuji.

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The special-order Blu Ghibli Cup Ferrari 599 GTO, striking with silver wheels whereas most GTOs came with either the grey wheels or black wheels.

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Details of the Blu Ghibli Cup GTO's stunning interior.

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Liquid silver wheels with yellow brake calipers, striking.

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The front fenders and the rear trunk-lid are indeed composite material AFAIK.

 

Does this mean the thin-spoke wheels weigh less?

Excellent picture of the front-engined V12 GTOs you have on your garage wall sir.

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Triple-layered Rosso Fuoco at night, images by the talented Luke Gilbertson.

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Thanks for that information Daniel.

Correct me if I'm doing this wrong but the lightweight BBS wheels are lighter by:

Fronts - 1.2 kilograms = 2.64 pounds each

Rears - 1.4 kilograms = 3.08 pounds each

Therefore difference in weight between a set of the original BBS wheels and the later AppTech wheels is not insignificant. Less unsprung mass theoretically helps a car's suspension work more effectively, and a lighter wheel can assist dynamic acceleration and braking performance can improve. Also according to testing a combined 3 lb reduction per corner (wheel and tire) improves freeway MPG by 5%. All interesting stuff but I don't think most GTO owners can tell the difference or care about having one wheel or the other, they both look beautiful.

So the question is, why did AppTech not produce the exact same specification as BBS's units?

The difference in appearance between the BBS and Apptech wheels can be seen in this comparison.

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Excellent information.

BBS made the wheels for the 599XX, speaking of which, here's Ben S's 599XX, one I'm familiar with, his Giallo 599 GTO is the one I posted the sound recording of a page ago.

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Here's Ben giving a ride to a Ferrari SpA employee at Laguna Seca, listen to that engine and those downshifts.

 

I forgot to mention the vented front hood unique to the car, I believe it is the received wisdom that all 599 GTOs were supplied with a carbon fiber component.

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