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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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The new Ferrari 599 GTB

The new 599 GTB(Grand Turismo Berlinetta) replacing the 575M Maranello.
5.99L V12 derived from the Enzo Ferrari. 620 horsepower and 450lb ft of Torque.
The V12 can be teamed with either a 6-speed manual or the latest F1-Superfast transmission that can shift gears in as little as 100 milliseconds. Performance stats are impressive—62 mph is reached in just 3.7 seconds with a top speed in excess of 205 mph.






Old Mar 17, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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That is teh hotness. Thank God they got rid of the horrible, horrible 5/10 spoke star-shaped wheels that were on the car when it was shown on the auto show circuit.


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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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Hey, I like the pentagram wheels. I heard every car sold also came with a black cat and a matching broom-stick, for those late night jaunts when the Ferrari just wasn't enough!

Seriously though, very nice car.
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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The car is absolutely gorgeous but I hate the wheels. They look like something you'd see on a fwd Japanese car.
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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I'm not a big fan of this car. I normally love ferrari's. The back end of the car is too narrow? Reminds me of an old 280zx with a ferrari grille...http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341756
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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Looks like a BMW Z8.

IMO I'd wayyy rather take a 550 or 360.
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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The 575M, 512, or 355s are still my favorites style wise.
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Is there an aerodynamic benefit to the open sail panels behind the windows?
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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I like the scoops on the car and the numbers it puts out. But I still prefer the general look of the Maranello.
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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I miss ferraris with soul. You could paint this car blue and put any other automakers badge on it and nobody would know it was a ferrari.
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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Wow now that is a awsome car there. Wish I could take one for a little joy ride
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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First thing I thought of.



But the interior is nice.
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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Wow, Ferarri has really lost their way styling wise. IMO That is the absolute ugliest car to wear the emblem, not a single attractive angle on that thing. I though the Enzo was weird and the Scaglietti uninspired - but both are very attractive cars compared to this one. The interior, on the other hand, is top notch - love all the CF.
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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A guy at my work is selling his red 550 for one
Fron what he said the F1 gearbox is standard, its another like 10 grand to get the manual 6 speed.

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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 01:25 AM
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The interior looks crude to me, but then again what exotic doesn't. I love the gage cluster though.

If this replaces the 550, where is the hood scoop?



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