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  1. rzuccarelli

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    #1 rzuccarelli, May 4, 2010
    http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallpapers/Videos.aspx?AR=249453&CT=V

    http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/ferrari-599-gto/249444/

    I must say, I was disapointed with the GTO when I read of it. It did not seem to move the game on at all. Well Steve Sutclife, whom I respect greatly (perhaps even more then Chris Harris), feels the GTO is pure, fantastic, and perhaps the best car ferrari makes.

    While the GTO may not be revolutionary on paper, it seems it may be the ultimate expression of ferrari tech and execution to date.
     
  2. J. Salmon

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    #2 J. Salmon, May 4, 2010
    OMG THE SOUND!!!!!!!!!
     
  3. [gTr]

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    #3 [gTr], May 4, 2010
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    I felt like I was 10 while watching the video. WOW, just WOW!
    A mildly detuned 599XX is very high praise.
     
  4. BrianZuk

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    #4 BrianZuk, May 4, 2010
    Sweet Baby Jesus O_O
     
  5. speed racer

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    #5 speed racer, May 4, 2010
    Absolutely Incredible! A remarkable road capable GT with enormous power and tracability worthy of the GTO badge. The 599 GTO represents a new philosophy and an entirely new direction for the company. For the first time offering us the opportunity to both drive and own the closest version of a race prepped ferrari ever available.
     
  6. GuyIncognito

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    #6 GuyIncognito, May 4, 2010
    I think I just messed myself.....
     
  7. Senna1994

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    #7 Senna1994, May 4, 2010
    What a sound is right, great video.
     
  8. ag512bbi

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    #8 ag512bbi, May 4, 2010
    OK, I got chills when he went thru that tunnel the second time. (His Musical instrument)
     
  9. F430GB

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    #9 F430GB, May 4, 2010
    Holy mother of GOD!!! :eek: That second tunnel scene was AMAZING!!! The SOUND!!!! Holy crap!!! :eek:

    -G.B.
     
  10. furmano

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    #10 furmano, May 4, 2010
    Ferrari has finally gotten the scream back in a road car.

    -F
     
  11. 360csrosso

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    #11 360csrosso, May 4, 2010
    Oh my......oh my god......OH MY GOD....i actually need to go off and find myself....is this the replacement in my heart for the CS....?
     
  12. [gTr]

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    #12 [gTr], May 4, 2010
    If you don't mind my asking how does the sound compare to your Enzo?
     
  13. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #13 Ferrari 360 CS, May 5, 2010
    Fantastic write up!
     
  14. thecheddar

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    #14 thecheddar, May 5, 2010
  15. Maximus

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    #15 Maximus, May 5, 2010
    Sweet mother what a too good a soundtrack :D

    This is just insane! :D What a stunning car :D
     
  16. M-individual

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    #16 M-individual, May 5, 2010
    Mmmmm ... looking forward to playing that music over and over again :D
     
  17. nads

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    #17 nads, May 5, 2010
    That review should pretty much kill off the last of the GTO sceptics.........looking forward to mine more than ever!:D
     
  18. solowmodel

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    #18 solowmodel, May 5, 2010
    This video made my day. Hope EVO one comes online soon.
     
  19. Ferrarista3

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    #19 Ferrarista3, May 5, 2010
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    Fantastic video and write-up!
    The sound is simply glorious judging from those videos!
    What a monster!
     
  20. F430Modena

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    #20 F430Modena, May 5, 2010
    No words can describe this car!

    What a sound ! :D
     
  21. subirg

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    #21 subirg, May 5, 2010
    Now that's how a real car should sound! Brilliant!
     
  22. rossocorsa13

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    #22 rossocorsa13, May 5, 2010
    4/5's of an XX?

    That's pretty substantial praise.

    Has he driven a 599XX?

    And what a sound.
     
  23. rossocorsa13

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    #23 rossocorsa13, May 5, 2010
    Nevermind.
     
  24. cridom60

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    #24 cridom60, May 5, 2010
    it remember me the sound and the feeling of a CS compare to a 360, excepting that it has now 660 hp!
    Great video (and car)
     
  25. George330

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    #25 George330, May 5, 2010
    I must say I did not expect such a review... Sounds like Steve was really impressed...The car sounds unbelievable and although it still looks like a souped-up 599GTB, it appears that the driving experience is very different

    Ferrari called me a week ago to say that my car will come in July...I wasn't that excited then, but I am now!!
     
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