599 question about pedigree

599 HGTE
599 GTO

 

599 - F12 ?

 

The 599 got an engine derived from the Enzo. Basically the engine of the F12 and 812 are anorher/further development. So it is a evolution.

The chassis of the 599 was a brand new aluminium design and 100% different compared to the old steel chassis of the 456/550/575. I think the chassis of the F12 and 812 is also not a revolution. The layout seems to be pretty much identical.

 

There is always some type of progression but the 599 does appear to be a bit more unique than most Ferrari's as it doesn't have the same level of model development.

 

I understand the confusion since this was a departure for them with the chassis. The engine, obviously, was a known quantity. The magnetorheological suspension was certainly a first. Not to mention the shear size of the car compared to the 575. The marketing advertised it as faster than the F40 so maybe that was the design goal in a new more modern shape. Some people really hate the design, I fell in love with it when it was introduced. Montezemolo wanted a "statement car", he certainly got one!

 

The chassis of the 599 was a development of the all aluminum 612 chassis, the first V12 all aluminum chassis and body production Ferrari. The 360 was Ferrari's first aluminum chassis and body production model.