Fastest Ferrari ever: Ferrari unveils 599 GTO

By Drew Johnson - Posted April 8th 2010

Ferrari has finally taken the wraps of its high-performance 599 GTO. Billed as Ferrari’s fastest ever road car topping even the mighty Ferrari Enzo — the production version of the 599 GTO is largely based on the 599XX concept.

Using the already potent 599 GTB HGTE as a jumping point, the 599 GTO kicks it up a notch with a number of performance improvements. The 599 GTO cranks out 670 horsepower, up from the standard car’s 612 horsepower. The 599 GTO’s V12 engine is capable of revving to 9,000 rpm. Power is routed through an F1-style six-speed gearbox.

Thanks to that added power, the 599 GTO makes the sprint from 0-62 in just 3.35 seconds, continuing to a top speed of 208mph.

The 599′s chassis has been thoroughly reworked for the GTO treatment, and Ferrari says the improvements completely eliminated any understeer. The 599 GTO features Ferrari’s Magnetorheological Supension Control system, as well as carbon ceramic disc brakes. The 599 GTO sports high-performance Michelin tires, size 285/30/20 up front and 315/35/20 in the rear.

Ferrari will produce just 599 examples of the 599 GTO, with a price tag expected to fit that exclusivity. Early reports have suggested the 599 GTO will retail from $426,000.

Indicating how import the growing Chinese market is to Ferrari, the 599 GTO will bow at the Beijing Auto Show.