2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Coupe

The Ferrari 599XX was introduced in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show as a track-only model based on the front-engine 599 GTB Fiorano. It was centered on an upgraded version of the Fiorano's 6.0-liter V12 engine, which was modified to offer 720 horsepower. Just 29 of these track-limited cars were built. In hopes of offering a version of this car to a wider audience, Ferrari announced plans for the 599 GTO in April of 2010.

The third model to be given the GTO nomenclature, the 599 GTO was essentially a road-going version of the 599XX. It was fitted with nearly the same powerplant as the track car. Modifications included a short-tract aluminum intake manifold, low-friction cam lobes, an aerodynamically counterweighted crankshaft, and special micro-coated hydraulic tappets. The six-speed manual automatic took just 60 milliseconds to shift. Performance was impressive, with zero-to-sixty mph accomplished in 3.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 208 mph. It set a lap record for production sports cars on the Nürburgring, and it instantaneously became Maranello's fastest-ever road car, supplanting the FXX.

The 599 featured a magnetorheological suspension, second-generation Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, wheel donuts that increased aerodynamic efficiency and specially developed Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The interior featured a five-setting Manettino dial on the steering wheel for varying ranges of computer-administered traction control.

There were a reported 599 examples built with 125 of those being specified for the United States.

This particular example is a low mileage car that has 520 miles on its odometer. It is finished in a two-tone color scheme, with a Rosso Corsa body and Nero roof and pillars. The interior is trimmed in Nero leather with contrasting red stitching. The car was optioned with carbon fiber doorsills, red-painted brake calipers, a navigation system, a white tachometer face, multi-way electronically adjustable seats, a Bose high-fidelity sound system with iPod interface, and rear parking sensors.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017