Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
FERRARI AND PININFARINA: THE STORY CONTINUES
The new Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, the most high-performing 12- cylinder production Berlinetta constructed by the company of the Prancing Horse and penned by Pininfarina.
«When handing over the briefing for its new mid-front engined two-seater coupe, the President of Ferrari Luca Cordero di Montezemolo specified that, in terms of sportiness, performance, exciting driving and aggressive styling, the car was to conjure up the same emotions as those aroused by the F40 supercar when it was presented in 1987» recalls Andrea Pininfarina.
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano delivers absolutely class-beating power that places it at the very top of its category: its midfront 5999cc V12 engine is derived directly from the “Enzo Ferrari” supercar and produces no less than 620 bhp at 7600 rpm for a stunning weight/power ratio of 2.6 kg/bhp, accelerating from 0 to 100Km/h in just 3.7 seconds “.
To obtain these benchmark levels of performance, two aspects were right at the top of our list of priorities from the outset: first of all trimming of weight, achieved using an all-aluminum chassis and body and in-depth study of aerodynamics: the cooling and intake vents are integrated seamlessly in the design of the vehicle body. On the nose section, the classic Ferrari vent, positioned centrally on the front fenders, optimizes the flow of air towards the radiator. Two generouslyscaled inlets located to the sides of the grille permit cooling of the brakes and supply the intake ducts of the engine.
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano delivers absolutely class-beating power that places it at the very top of its category: its midfront 5999cc V12 engine is derived directly from the “Enzo Ferrari” supercar and produces no less than 620 bhp at 7600 rpm for a stunning weight/power ratio of 2.6 kg/bhp, accelerating from 0 to 100Km/h in just 3.7 seconds “.
To obtain these benchmark levels of performance, two aspects were right at the top of our list of priorities from the outset: first of all trimming of weight, achieved using an all-aluminum chassis and body and in-depth study of aerodynamics: the cooling and intake vents are integrated seamlessly in the design of the vehicle body. On the nose section, the classic Ferrari vent, positioned centrally on the front fenders, optimizes the flow of air towards the radiator. Two generouslyscaled inlets located to the sides of the grille permit cooling of the brakes and supply the intake ducts of the engine.
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The side view stresses the impressive dimensions of the hood and the sweeping front fenders which highlight the mid-front layout of the mechanicals and seem desirous to convey the power of the engine.
The volume of the front end is balanced by the sturdy rear fenders and compact trunk which endow the entire vehicle with a muscular, forceful look. Round lighting clusters have re-appeared to the rear as on certain mythical Berlinettas of the past.
«The rear pillars of the roof, which do not have a static function, are particularly interesting – comments Fabrizio Valentini, Chief Designer Pininfarina – they are detached from the surface of the characteristic teardrop rear window and act as aerodynamic “flying buttresses” contributing to enhancing vehicle negative lift and stability».
The volume of the front end is balanced by the sturdy rear fenders and compact trunk which endow the entire vehicle with a muscular, forceful look. Round lighting clusters have re-appeared to the rear as on certain mythical Berlinettas of the past.
«The rear pillars of the roof, which do not have a static function, are particularly interesting – comments Fabrizio Valentini, Chief Designer Pininfarina – they are detached from the surface of the characteristic teardrop rear window and act as aerodynamic “flying buttresses” contributing to enhancing vehicle negative lift and stability».
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For the interior, Pininfarina has created a sporting, frill-free functional and ergonomic environment combining extremely strong, light-weight materials, such as carbon fiber and aluminum, with warm, elegant leather. The carbon fiber parts form a sort of “functional skeleton”
consisting of a horizontal element on the dashboard with the air vents and a vertical central element which includes the radio and controls and crosses the console and tunnel. In clear contrast, the remaining panels more directly in contact with the body are lined with leather and with uncluttered, seamlessly integrated surfaces.
The seats have a sporting, wrap-round design and are equipped with an innovative electro-pneumatic system for regulation of the padding.
Therefore it is easy to understand why it has recently garnered so many awards. Starting from the title of “Car of the Year” assigned by the English EVO magazine for its outstanding performance and the quality of the driving experience: the panel dubbed it “the most complete and thrilling front-engined Ferrari of them all, indeed the greatest CT ever made”. The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano was also voted “Supercar of the Year” by BBC Top Gear Magazine who declared it “the best Ferrari of the modern era. It fuses together all the history, everything you’ve ever seen, heard or read about Ferrari’s in 60 years”. Another “Car of the Year” award came from Classic Driver who described the Fiorano as “stylish, beautifully built with a gorgeous interior, comfortable and capacious on a long trip for two”.
consisting of a horizontal element on the dashboard with the air vents and a vertical central element which includes the radio and controls and crosses the console and tunnel. In clear contrast, the remaining panels more directly in contact with the body are lined with leather and with uncluttered, seamlessly integrated surfaces.
The seats have a sporting, wrap-round design and are equipped with an innovative electro-pneumatic system for regulation of the padding.
Therefore it is easy to understand why it has recently garnered so many awards. Starting from the title of “Car of the Year” assigned by the English EVO magazine for its outstanding performance and the quality of the driving experience: the panel dubbed it “the most complete and thrilling front-engined Ferrari of them all, indeed the greatest CT ever made”. The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano was also voted “Supercar of the Year” by BBC Top Gear Magazine who declared it “the best Ferrari of the modern era. It fuses together all the history, everything you’ve ever seen, heard or read about Ferrari’s in 60 years”. Another “Car of the Year” award came from Classic Driver who described the Fiorano as “stylish, beautifully built with a gorgeous interior, comfortable and capacious on a long trip for two”.
