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Old 04-23-2009, 09:20 AM
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Ferrari unveiled the 599XX Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show this past March. Due to its concept car nature, anything can come out of it, including a hardcore 599 Scuderia. That was the suspicion of our spies after they snapped these pictures of a prototype doing high speed testing at Ferrari's Fiorano test track. The car did not have the big spoilers and wings like the 599XX concept but in these photos we can see the modified exhaust pipes positioned similarly to the 599XX concept. According to spies it made a sound that raised their neck hairs.

Usually these limited edition track-focused road cars sell well and at this point in time Ferrari could use a 599 model that moves units given the slowing sales of the standard car. The F430 Scuderia did well for the Italian supercar maker.

The 599XX concept was created as a high-performance track car. It weighs less than the stock car and its aerodynamics have been improved to create plenty of downforce for better handling. Custom slick tyres have been fitted to maximise grip while new carbon-ceramic brakes are included.

Improvements were also made to the engine by revamping combustion chambers, air flow systems and using lightweight components. In the end the 599XX attained a power figure of 700hp (515kW).






 
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this is going to be a craZy car...
As is it is a beast of a car I don’t know how they are planning to add hp, reduce weight, and keep the car balanced…
Then again we are talking about Ferrari
 

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Makes sense that Ferrari would release something to bridge the power gap between the 599 HGTC and the 599XX. I'm actually surprised that Ferrari didn't just boost the power in the HGTC model and call it a day.
 
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Not feeling it...599 is supposed to be a classy GT so haveing the exhaust a la Scud just does not make sense IMO]
Guess we'll wait for the final product
 
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Old 04-24-2009, 05:44 AM
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Even if it is true about hardcore version of 599, we need to see final product, as I totally agree with msindi about 599 being a classy GT, and I completely not feeling 599XX.
 
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I consider the 599 to be like the Bentley and Astons but with more exoticness and flare, you just hit the pedal and its a different beast. Its like wearing a Tux but with jogging shoes. My ideal 599 would be with the Hamann kit, exhaust system and maybe an ecu update for more power otherwise its mostly likely to be stock with the challenge wheels.
 
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Hmm. The 599 is a bit high-arsed to begin with, and that Scuderia-style zorst doesn't really help that....
 
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This could also be the XX mule, they don't just throw 'em away. I don't want to see a Scuderia version of the 599 either.

Then again, Ferrari did make a Scuderia vert so who knows.
 
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Amazing video, thank you. I remember seeing the press pictures of these two cars, but never knew there was a video.
 
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