Friday 9th April 2010

Pic Of The Week: Ferrari Brings Back The GTO

Is the 599 GTO worthy of the famous badge? We think so

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The fastest-ever Ferrari road car? That sort of thing really is a no-brainer for a POTW, so when the folks at Maranello finally revealed the new Ferrari 599 GTO, this week's wallpaper special was pretty much a done deal.

We went into detail about the latest car to bear the legendary three letters yesterday, so we'll keep it relatively short today, except to say this: we know the Ferrari Enzo can hit 217mph, 9mph up on the 208mph 599 GTO, but the 599 GTO is the fastest road car ever around Ferrari's Fiorano test track - and that's fast enough for us!

The new super-599 is going to be an exclusive beast, and doubtless one for the collectors. But thanks to POTW, you too can share the joy of gazing at your very own GTO in your living room, office, or yes, even your bedroom. Move over Natalie Portman...

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[soad]

Drool.

[Davey S2]

Yes lovely but I think I would stick with a 599 with the HTCG pack.

[Garlick]

Ferrari GTO?

Now you're talking, I'll take a 288.



I do like the new one too, just not quite as much.

[LHD]

Garlick said:

Ferrari GTO?

Now you're talking, I'll take a 288.



I do like the new one too, just not quite as much.

As the story goes a 288GTO was how Eddie Irvine got the drive with Ferrari back in 1996.

He asked LDiM about getting cheap parts for it.

The rest is history...

[Snoggledog]

Garlick said:

Ferrari GTO?

Now you're talking, I'll take a 288.

I do like the new one too, just not quite as much.

Same here. I remember seeing a 288 GTO at Brands Hatch when HR Owen were doing a day out for their customers back in the dim mists of time. I was smitten then and remain smitten now. The chap who owned it was quite happy for youngsters to have a look around and have a sit in the drivers seat. Ooo.. That was nice place to sit for a 13 year old budding petrolhead.

[SleeperCell]

Come on, this is just a sterile press pic that will be available as a downloadable wallpaper on every other car site on the web. In contrast virtually any photo from the SLS AMG article would have been an outstanding and unique choice in comparison.

[soad]

SleeperCell said:

Come on, this is just a sterile press pic that will be available as a downloadable wallpaper on every other car site on the web. In contrast virtually any photo from the SLS AMG article would have been an outstanding and unique choice in comparison.

I agree with you. Photos in the SLS article are simply outstanding!

[marcosgt]

Is that REALLY a photograph? Looks computer rendered to me...

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Friday 9th April 14:56

[Verde]

Just personal taste but it's hard for me to be passionate about any modern Ferrari that doesn't have a mid-engine design. This car is clearly remarkable, but an earlier GTO or an Enzo get my blood boiling far more than this new one.

[GC8]

288 is a made-up name" Ferrari called it GTO and others extrapolated '288' (from 2.8l & 8 cyls)

[/nerd]

[SCREWBOY]

The 288 GTO has always been my favorite Ferrari, so perfect to look at, but time moves on and this car will be EPIC!!! cant wait to see one in the flesh as it were.

[playa635]

My Ultima GTR is a lot faster and more powerful for a lot less money.

[playa635]

[Davey S2]

playa635 said:

My Ultima GTR is a lot faster and more powerful for a lot less money.

And Casio watches are a lot cheaper and more accurate than Breitlings.

[BrassMan]

Davey S2 said:

playa635 said:

My Ultima GTR is a lot faster and more powerful for a lot less money.

And Casio watches are a lot cheaper and more accurate than Breitlings.

Are you saying that Breitlings aren't bought to tell the time? And, by extension, that Ferraris aren't bought to be driven?

[marcosgt]

BrassMan said:

Davey S2 said:

playa635 said:

My Ultima GTR is a lot faster and more powerful for a lot less money.

And Casio watches are a lot cheaper and more accurate than Breitlings.

Are you saying that Breitlings aren't bought to tell the time? And, by extension, that Ferraris aren't bought to be driven?

I think he's saying a cynic knows the price of everything, but the value of nothing...

M.

[WarHead3000]

Sorry guys, I don't like it and looks like a Max Powered 599 (which of course it essentially what it is). I'm also not buying the marketing spin on being the fastest Ferrari (which it isn't) or around their test track. Consider that the Enzo has a BHP/Ton of 483 and active aerodynamics and the 599 GTO has a BHP/Ton of only 417 is slower in acceleration and a lot heavier (Enzo Kerb = 1,365kg to 599 GTO kerb = 1,605kg), but the GTO is faster what does it have as an advantage magic?

I think this is Ferrari spin (or marketing bullst as it is also called) to make them money and shift an overpriced 599 for silly money. They wouldn't be the first car company talking up their latest production special against an out of production hyper car model held in high regard to shift stock or add £££ to a jazzed up prod model.

I remember the launch of the last generation of Porsche 911 GT2 and Porsche claiming that it was as quick around the Ring as the Carrera GT (which had just finished production), but the funny thing is no independent car mag using a GT2 at the ring could get close to the Carreras time (including those independent test where they had one of each car at the ring at the same time, same driver and same conditions. Ferrari can't make any more money from the Enzo's that they have sold but are now trying to talk up a production GT car to sell overpriced.

I would put money on an Enzo trashing this GTO on any track with the same independent (no Ferrari employees) test driver.


I would rather have 288 GTO, F40, 458 or a McLaren MP4 (the last 2 for a lot less money).

Just my views guys and I'm sure that there are enough people out there with huge wallets and not remembering the tale of the Emperor’s new clothes tale to st all 599 planned cars

[RB26DETT]

Garlick said:

Ferrari GTO?

Now you're talking, I'll take a 288.



I do like the new one too, just not quite as much.

Yes please

Don't really fancy the new style Ferrari's.

[Or888t]

WarHead3000 said:

Sorry guys, I don't like it and looks like a Max Powered 599 (which of course it essentially what it is). I'm also not buying the marketing spin on being the fastest Ferrari (which it isn't) or around their test track. Consider that the Enzo has a BHP/Ton of 483 and active aerodynamics and the 599 GTO has a BHP/Ton of only 417 is slower in acceleration and a lot heavier (Enzo Kerb = 1,365kg to 599 GTO kerb = 1,605kg), but the GTO is faster what does it have as an advantage magic?

I think this is Ferrari spin (or marketing bullst as it is also called) to make them money and shift an overpriced 599 for silly money. They wouldn't be the first car company talking up their latest production special against an out of production hyper car model held in high regard to shift stock or add £££ to a jazzed up prod model.

I remember the launch of the last generation of Porsche 911 GT2 and Porsche claiming that it was as quick around the Ring as the Carrera GT (which had just finished production), but the funny thing is no independent car mag using a GT2 at the ring could get close to the Carreras time (including those independent test where they had one of each car at the ring at the same time, same driver and same conditions. Ferrari can't make any more money from the Enzo's that they have sold but are now trying to talk up a production GT car to sell overpriced.

I would put money on an Enzo trashing this GTO on any track with the same independent (no Ferrari employees) test driver.



I would rather have 288 GTO, F40, 458 or a McLaren MP4 (the last 2 for a lot less money).

Just my views guys and I'm sure that there are enough people out there with huge wallets and not remembering the tale of the Emperor’s new clothes tale to st all 599 planned cars

You my friend, talk sence.
+1

Edited by Or888t on Sunday 11th April 17:29

[bennyb24]

chav alloys ! that will look mega at the basildon maccy d's drive through !