This lighter overall weight is thanks to the latest evolution of Ferrari's well-proven all-aluminum construction technology, the
result of which should help restore respect back to the marque's GT lineup amongst puritan sports car fans.
Two six-speed gearboxes will be offered, the first expected to be a conventional manual shifter slotted through Ferrari's traditional double-H patterned aluminum gate, while the second will be an F1-style paddle-shift transmission, with seven forward speeds expected. Ferrari is planning on most buyers choosing the sequential manual.
The Italian supercar brand will also offer a choice of 19-inch aluminum wheels up front and 20-inch rims in the back, or the option of 20-inch alloys all-round. The wheels shown are penta-star-shaped, light and airy for a clear line of sight through to large vented disc brakes.
The 599 GTB will first be shown to the public on February 28, at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, at which time it will be compared to all rivals as well as its glorious predecessors, namely
the 250 GT, 275 GTB, and the aforementioned 365 GTB4. Its classic proportions should help it fare better than some other 12-cylinder Ferraris as far as future collectibility and appreciation potential goes, such as the late-'80s through early-'90s Testarossas and 512s, which haven't held up as well due to their sensational bodywork.
Yes, its attractive styling should help the new model to sell well, but will the 599 GTB sell as well as the 575M and 550 Maranello duo; the former, incidentally,
a facelift of the latter? Reaching more than 5,700 units, a record for V12-powered Ferrari berlinettas, would be difficult for the 599, and require both a robust economic climate for the duration of its tenure and the necessity of a long model run to do so.
Of course, to potential 599 GTB buyers the fewer on the road the better, as exclusivity is a critical drawing card to the legendary brand's mystique. Its price of entry will make sure of this, however, expected to be higher than the already otherworldly $356,365 sticker commanded by the 575M.
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| The 599 will offer a choice of 19-inch aluminum wheels up front and 20-inch rims in the back, or the option of 20-inch alloys all-round. (Photo: Ferrari of North America) |
Two six-speed gearboxes will be offered, the first expected to be a conventional manual shifter slotted through Ferrari's traditional double-H patterned aluminum gate, while the second will be an F1-style paddle-shift transmission, with seven forward speeds expected. Ferrari is planning on most buyers choosing the sequential manual.
The Italian supercar brand will also offer a choice of 19-inch aluminum wheels up front and 20-inch rims in the back, or the option of 20-inch alloys all-round. The wheels shown are penta-star-shaped, light and airy for a clear line of sight through to large vented disc brakes.
The 599 GTB will first be shown to the public on February 28, at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, at which time it will be compared to all rivals as well as its glorious predecessors, namely
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| The 599 GTB will be compared to all rivals as well as its glorious predecessors, namely the 250 GT, 275 GTB, and the 365 GTB4 Dayona (shown). (Photo: Ferrari of North America) |
Yes, its attractive styling should help the new model to sell well, but will the 599 GTB sell as well as the 575M and 550 Maranello duo; the former, incidentally,
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| To potential 599 GTB buyers, the fewer on the road the better. (Photo: Ferrari of North America) |
Of course, to potential 599 GTB buyers the fewer on the road the better, as exclusivity is a critical drawing card to the legendary brand's mystique. Its price of entry will make sure of this, however, expected to be higher than the already otherworldly $356,365 sticker commanded by the 575M.
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