Looks like only the the tailpipes and or the mufflers which makes sense since the 250 GTO had the dual layer pipes. The original buyer was probably looking to recreate that look (I was always a bit surprised why Ferrari used that look for the HGTE but not for the GTO).
I agree, I think the unique tailpipe application is a modern homage to the original 250 GTO, a nice touch [I often wonder why someone didn't spec their new 599 GTO with the blue fabric sports seats of the 250 GTO]. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Affirmative, many owners love the Snap style twin wall tailpipes fitted to various HGTC/HGTS/HGTE Ferrari models. About the only reason I can think of. My 575M has HGTC mufflers and tailpipes and I really like the look. Plus, they stay cleaner.
"Not possible" per atelier, because the original blue fabric was not compliant w/contemporary standards of 599 GTO era.
That's unfortunate, in recent times a modern version of the vintage blue fabric has been seen to be specced in some SP3s. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Factory Hotrod's engine evolution. Vittorio Dini's 6.0 liter Ferrari V12 F140 CE is a descendant of the Enzo’s F140 B unit, tuned as it then was for the 599XX’s F140 CF unit, which was then the basis for the 599 GTO's unit. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Wow - Lewis has a Lotus C-01 motorcycle. Arguably one of the most beautiful vehicles of all time... Image Unavailable, Please Login
Choices. The big brake aero donuts on the 599 GTO speak to track intent. Image Unavailable, Please Login
A decade or so ago, we were fortune enough to purchase the ex-Niki Lauda 288 GTO, because it lived at Ferrari's Maranello Museo on display, that deal introduced me to a number of Ferrari SpA insiders especially it's renowned project Chief Franco Cimatti (imaged below) who's always been a fan of the GTO. Over the years he's been helpful with factory information where I've needed help or clarification on something. Recently, he pointed out that the 599 GTO was Stefano Carmassi's baby, as he said to me: "At the time, 2008-2010, he was in my concepts development team. I assigned him to the combined 599XX - 599 GTO projects. He oversaw the complete work from time zero to final delivery." Good to know because Carmassi is credited with key roles in everything special from the Enzo to the current Le Mans winning 499P. If people are interested, I'll post some material by Ferrari SpA 599 GTO team members explaining the design, technical details and function of the 599 GTO. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Yes please. A late friend of mine, a long term F40 owner drove a GTO over a mountain passes and described the car having a similar "thrill factor" to his F40.
You mean manual gearbox? As far as I understand it the 599 GTO's transmission's focus was track-focused, so the F1 six-speed gearbox not only uses SF2 software to provide the much-talked-about 60-millisecond shift times from the single-clutch automated manual with a manettino setting of race or higher, it's party trick is multiple downshifts by engaging the left carbon-fiber paddle shifter, just as on the 599XX. Therefore a manual gearbox is redundant in this car. If you think of the driver-car interface with Virtual Race Engineer (VRE) which provides instant performance information, it's so far removed from a manual gearbox application.
Sorry for the delay, the day job takes priority! As assigned by Franco Cimatti, the 599 GTO team comprised Stefano Carmassi who oversaw the entire 599XX & 599 GTO projects from start to finish, he appointed Fernandino Canizzo to manage the car's bodywork & aero, award-winning powertrain chief engineer Vittorio Dini to develop the GTO's engine, and Martino Cavanna who oversaw the GTO's testing & development. Here Ferrari SpA's Fernandino Canizzo explains the 599 GTO's clever aero in 2010, fortunately this short video is translated in English.
Unfortunately not in English (which is puzzling as Ferrari SpA's Vittorio Dini speaks perfect English!) he explains the 599 GTO's potent blueprinted engine also from 2010. If you understand Italian it's a fascinating piece and even if you don't you get the idea by watching the video.
Vittorio Dini's 6.0 liter Ferrari V12 F140 CE as used in the 599 GTO is an engineering development of the Enzo’s F140 B unit, further developed to be the 599XX’s F140 CF unit, which was then engineered for the 599 GTO's. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Proof the multi International Engine of the Year award-wining Chief Engneer Vittorio Dini speaks English! But more importantly, the GTO has an excellent powertrain pedigree.
Last one for today, Ferrari SpA's Martino Cavanna explains the 599 GTO's testing & development, also in Italian, man, he's a fast-talker! But again we get the idea. I've reached out to Stefano Carmassi go get us some original factory blueprints, development and technical material for the thread, nothing comes quickly from Italy so all in good time.
