Car Auto Online - 2012 Ferrari 599 GTO, Hot Supercar Specifications and Performance - Ferrari claimed 599 GTO as the fastest higway supercar in the world today. Ferrari 599 GTO was even able to record a lap time of 1 minute 24 seconds in Fiorano circuit. The claim is making sense because 599 GTO which is based on 599XX, refers to a racing car technology. Even so, the 599 GTO that comes with engine capacity of 6.0-liter is legal as a road car.
With a weight of just 1.495 kgs, 599 GTO which is powered 670 hp, has weight vs power ratio only 2.23 kg / hp. What does the figure mean? The answer is, an acceleration of 0-100 km / h in just 3.35 seconds. While the speed of 599 GTO can reach 335 km / h.
2012 Ferrari 599 GTO Specifications
Dimensions and Weight:
| Length | 4710 mm (185.4 in) |
| Width | 1962 mm (77.2 in) |
| Height | 1326 mm (52.2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Front track | 1701 mm (67.0 in) |
| Rear track | 1618 mm (63.7 in) |
| Dry weight* | 1495 kg (3296 lbs) |
| Kerb weight* | 1605 kg (3538 lbs) |
| Weight distribution | 47% front – 53% rear |
| Fuel tank capacity | 105 litres (27.7 USgal/23.1 UK/gal) |
| Boot volume | 320 litres (11.3 cu ft) |
Engine:
| Type | V12 – 65° |
| Bore & stroke | 92 x 75.2 mm (3.62 x 2.96 in) |
| Unitary displacement | 499.9 cc (30.51 cu in) |
| Total displacement | 5999 cc (366.08 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Maximum power | 500 kW (670 CV) at 8250 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 620 Nm (457 lbs/ft) at 6500 rpm |
Gearbox:
F1 6–speed + reverse
Suspensions:
SCM2 – Magnetorheological Supension Control
Tyres:
| Front | 285/30 ZR20’’ |
| Rear | 315/35 ZR20’’ |
Carbon-Ceramic Brakes:
| Front | 398 x 38 mm (15.7 x 1.5 in) |
| Rear | 360 x 32 mm (14.2 x 1.3 in) |
Electronic Controls:
| CST with F1-Trac | Traction and stability control |
| TPTMS | Tyrepressure and temperature monitoring system |
2012 Ferrari 599 GTO Performance
| Maximum speed | over 335 km/h (over 208 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 3.35 sec |
Fuel Consumption:
| Combined cycle (ECE)* | 17.5 l/100 km |
CO2 Emissions:
| Combined cycle (ECE)* | 411 g/km |
*European version
Ferrari 599 GTO would not only excels in performance. The chassis of 599 GTO that is specifically developed - including electronic control - has produced a great driving control. And even Ferrari dares to claim the chassis of 599 GTO as the first technology developed for a road car (exclude of racing car).
For the braking system, 2012 Ferrari 599 GTO was equipped with a second-generation carbon-ceramic brakes which is more powerful and lighter. In addition, this sophisticated braking system is easier to cool and synergizing with aerodynamic aspects of the 599 GTO.
