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599xx at Fiorana racetrack

Discussion in '612/599' started by RiCoNL, Sep 13, 2009.

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  1. RiCoNL

    RiCoNL Formula Junior

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    #1 RiCoNL, Sep 13, 2009
    Last edited: Sep 13, 2009
  2. Modena360-66

    Modena360-66 Formula Junior

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    thanks,
    Doesn't look like the XX to me though.
     
  3. shumi

    shumi Rookie

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    this is 599 hgte not 599XX bat the sound is 599XX view video guys
     
  4. gregmour

    gregmour F1 Rookie

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    Not a 599xx for me.

    A test car i think
     
  5. RiCoNL

    RiCoNL Formula Junior

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    #5 RiCoNL, Sep 13, 2009
    Last edited: Sep 13, 2009
    This was driven just prior to the dealer presentation of the 458 on Monday.
    They had just cleaned the track. Appeared to be very powerful.

    The car had those black spoilers which looked like the xx spoilers. Difficult to see on the video. We thought an xx testcar or something.

    It had to brake at the end of the film as it was not allowed to go fast at that part of the track at the time.
     
  6. RiCoNL

    RiCoNL Formula Junior

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    Its probably a hgte. Case closed....
     
  7. thecheddar

    thecheddar Formula 3

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    I don't know if I'd say case closed. Could easily be a 599M mule of one sort or another. If it was wearing winglets, as was said above, it could be testing with anticipated additional downforce.

    Speculation, of course.
     
  8. unotaz

    unotaz Formula Junior

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    From the exhaust sound, I would say the car is NOT a HTGE 599, but something of a prototype.
     
  9. athorby

    athorby Karting

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    It sure sounds like a FXX to me!! I would love to know what's in store for the 599 next!!
     
  10. RiCoNL

    RiCoNL Formula Junior

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    There is one thing for sure. I absolutely loved the car.
     
  11. rush109

    rush109 F1 Veteran

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    LAME!!!!!!!! grrr

    was really hyped to see a 599XX...
     
  12. MarkCollins

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    Apparently during the 458 launch LdM alluded to a 599GTO due next Year, maybe a test bed for that
     
  13. Ferrarista3

    Ferrarista3 F1 Rookie

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    What would that be? A stripped out "Scuderia style" 599?
     
  14. TrojanHorse

    TrojanHorse Formula Junior

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    That would be a near perfect combo, ie, a seriously bad "a" big block Ferrari GT. It would make immediately moot all arguments about the "Cali" or 458 damaging the House of Enzo :)

    Note to Luca: Its a simply fantastic idea! Please do it....I'm in for one, and I'm sure a bunch of others that are aficionados of Ferrari would be right behind me...
     
  15. champagne612

    champagne612 F1 Veteran
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    ... it works for me in my decision of what Ferrari I am in line for.
     
  16. PaulK

    PaulK F1 Rookie
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    That thing sounds angry.

    A stripped out 599 would probably be so amazing the world would implode.
     
  17. TrojanHorse

    TrojanHorse Formula Junior

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    Take a look at this old thread....and pics included

    (http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=240741)


    It doesn't answer whether one will be build but tell me that's not the same car as on the video above.

    Color, look, sound...599 GTS or Scud? Absolutely a great idea and something that would bring a smile to any true, red-blooded fan of Ferrari.

    Can you just imagine downshifting and then blowing by someone with a 12 cyl, lightweight, 675 hp, nasty sounding, GT style car? Crap...nirvana might be closer than you think!
     
  18. Sfumato

    Sfumato F1 World Champ

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    Yep, I can, and you don't need 675 :)
     
  19. athorby

    athorby Karting

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  20. TrojanHorse

    TrojanHorse Formula Junior

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    And, you absolutely would know :)
     
  21. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Look for a 599 HGTO at Geneva.
     
  22. M-individual

    M-individual F1 Rookie

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    What a sound. Downshifts pure magic. That's one angry 599.
     

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