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 Ferrari 599XX Makes Track Debut in Valencia, With Felipe Massa Behind the Wheel |
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Feb 04, 2010 - 9:28 AM - by Administrator
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Ferrari's latest track-only machine, the 599XX, has finally made its debut on the tarmac, at Valencia's Ricardo Tormo circuit in Spain. Driving the car for the first time was F1 pilot Felipe Massa, who commented: "I really enjoyed testing this car, I think it's extremely powerful and has an exceptional stability. Considering that it has been planned for the track it's really easy to drive."
That is quite a testament to the car's capabilities, especially considering it makes an unwieldy 700-hp at 9000 rpm, from its 6.0-liter V12 engine and runs on racing slicks.
Ferrari debuted the car ahead of its first official 2010 season Formula One test at the Valencia track, and brought out all the 599XX owners to participate. Ferrari will organize a series of track events for 599XX owners over the course the next year in Europe, America and Asia.
More: Ferrari 599XX Makes Track Debut in Valencia, With Felipe Massa Behind the Wheel on AutoGuide.com
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Geneva Preview: Pininfarina to Debut Alfa-Based Spider Concept |
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Jan 29, 2010 - 10:56 AM - by Administrator
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Alfa Romeo is celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year and has commissioned three concept vehicles that will be on display at the Geneva Auto Show. The first is an expected collaboration between Alfa and Italian design house Pininfarina.
Pininfarina will display the Spider show car, which is likely based on the 8C Competizione model – which shares a platform with both the Maserati GranTurismo Convertible and the Ferrari California.
AutoGuide will be sure to bring you more on what will no-doubt be a stunning show car, with live coverage of the Geneva Auto Show starting March 2nd.
More: Geneva Preview: Pininfarina to Debut Alfa-Based Spider Concept on AutoGuide.com
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Geneva Preview: Ferrari Readying 599 Hybrid Concept |
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Jan 28, 2010 - 2:33 PM - by Administrator
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Ferrari will show a hybrid concept at the Geneva Auto Show, based on the Italian automaker's 599 flagship. Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo made the announcement while unveiling the company's latest Formula One race car. Di Montezemolo also stated that this prototype is slated for production but did not give any timeline.
Ferrari has been known to be working on hybrid technology, a fact the automaker couldn't deny when patents for a hybrid drivetrain surfaced last year, however, company representatives have said hybrid F-Cars are not in the automaker's immediate plans.
The 599 Hybrid concept is expected to use a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) setup similar to the ones designed for Formula One, including a lithium-ion battery pack with electric motors built into the rear transaxle. This setup would allow for regenerative braking, a start-stop function and an electric boost capability to add even more acceleration to the 599's already impressive 620-hp V12 engine. Under city driving it would also help improve mileage by 30 percent. That will be particularly noticeable on such a gas-hungry beast as the 599, which currently only gets 8.7 mpg, bringing it up to 13.8 mpg.
Di Montezemolo made it clear that that while in the past Ferrari lead the charge in getting race car technology to street cars, it now wants to be a pioneer in transferring the efficiencies found at the pinnacle of motorsport to the street.
More: Geneva Preview: Ferrari Readying 599 Hybrid Concept on AutoGuide.com
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Detroit 2010: Ferrari 599XX A Bright Red Diamond in the Rough at Chrysler Stand |
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Jan 11, 2010 - 9:10 AM - by Administrator
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In stark contrast to the Dodge Caliber, just a few feet away at the Chrysler booth at the Detroit Auto Show is the ultra-rare and even more ultra-expensive Ferrari 599XX. Ferrari claims to have no official presence at the show, with the Ferrari a part of a three-pronged Fiat, Maserati, Ferrari display within the Chrysler booth. This setup is designed to draw crowds to the Chrysler booth, a company which doesn’t have much in the way of exciting new models.
Fiat took control of Chrysler as a part of Chrysler’s bankruptcy exit.
As for the 599XX, it is a special track-only model and isn’t homolgated to compete in any racing series, meaning owners can only drive it on track, but can’t compete in racing. The car’s 6.0-liter V12 engine has been reworked to produce 700-hp at 9000 rpm, while new aerodynamics help to deliver 612 lbs of downforce at 124 mph and almost 1,400 lbs of downforce at 186 mph!
One particularly important innovation on the 599XX is Ferrari’s new “Actiflow” technology, that adjusts downforce and drag depending upon how the car is operating. This is achieved through the use of a porous material in the diffuser and two fans in the trunk lid that work to channel air from under the car out through two grilles next to the tail lights. Rather noticeable winglets have also been added to the the are just behind the winds, where the buttresses are located.
The 599XX also uses what Ferrari terms a, “Virtual Race Engineer” that essentially uses all the onboard computers to calculate what the maximum level of performance the car can achieve on a race track. To do this it takes every bit of data available, including tire temperature, tire pressure, engine and coolant temperature (as well as many other variables) and determines what the maximum level of performance capable by the car under those conditions is.
Unfortunately, if you’re not Michael Schumacher, getting the car to go that fast is impossible… but here’s where the fun part comes in. The 599XX’s computer can then rate you (the driver) on your performance and tell you how close you are coming to the car’s maximum potential – a humbling experience no doubt.
The car will make its official track debut at Homestead in Florida in March.
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Detroit 2010: Ferrari to Display 599XX in Chrysler Booth to Celebrate Fiat-Chrysler |
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Jan 08, 2010 - 1:37 PM - by Administrator
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Ferrari will have no official presence at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, but it will showcase the ultra-rare 599XX model in Chrysler's booth to help celebrate Fiat's partnership with Chrysler.
Only 20 599xx models will be made for special track-only use by a select few lucky enough, and rich enough, to own one. The car's 6.0-liter V12 engine has been reworked to produce 700-hp at 9000 rpm, while new aerodynamics help to deliver 612 lbs of downforce at 124 mph and almost 1,400 lbs of downforce at 186 mph!
One particularly important innovation on the 599XX is Ferrari's new "Actiflow" technology, that adjusts downforce and drag depending upon how the car is operating. This is achieved through the use of a porous material in the diffuser and two fans in the trunk lid that work to channel air from under the car out through two grilles next to the tail lights. Rather noticeable winglets have also been added to the the are just behind the winds, where the buttresses are located.
The 599XX also uses what Ferrari terms a, "Virtual Race Engineer" that essentially uses all the onboard computers to calculate what the maximum level of performance the car can achieve on a race track. To do this it takes every bit of data available, including tire temperature, tire pressure, engine and coolant temperature (as well as many other variables) and determines what the maximum level of performance capable by the car under those conditions is.
Unfortunately, if you're not Michael Schumacher, getting the car to go that fast is impossible… but here's where the fun part comes in. The 599XX's computer can then rate you (the driver) on your performance and tell you how close you are coming to the car's maximum potential – a humbling experience no doubt.
The car will make its official track debut at Homestead in Florida in March. Ferrari is rumored to be working on a street legal version of the 599XX called the 599 GTO.
More: Detroit 2010: Ferrari to Display 599XX in Chrysler Booth to Celebrate Fiat-Chrysler Deal on AutoGuide.com
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