Ferrari 599 GTO (2011)

The name, “GTO” (Gran Turismo Omologata) instantly calls to mind two Ferraris that have entered the collective imagination as symbols of performance. After the 1962 250 GTO, which swept the boards in GT racing categories in the 1960s and is now a highly prized collector's car, came the iconic 1984 288 GTO, which pretty much invented the entire modern supercar genre. The 599 GTO is the most recent GTO. Ferrari has only given this name to 3 cars and each GTO was based on a circuit car - the 599 GTO was based on the 599 GTB Fiorano chassis but is essentially the road-going version of the 599XX track car.

The 599 GTO weighs 100 kg less than the standard GTB by a severe diet in a similar manner to other recent Ferrari lightweight models such as the 430 Scuderia. The 599 GTO is visually aggressive thanks to styling elements derived from the 599XX - but it's not all for show. Thanks to concepts transferred from the track car to the road-going version, the GTO generates downforce of 144 kg at 200 km/h. The entire car has received design revisions over the standard GTB including the front, the sides, the flat underbody and the cooling flows. In the latter instance, the GTO can count on improved ducting to the brake discs and pads, and the adoption of wheel doughnuts – a disc positioned outside the brake disc that ensures that hot air exiting the wheel arch stays as close to the body of the car as possible to reduce drag; again a feature borrowed straight from the FXX.

When produced in 2011 Ferrari announced that the 599 GTO was their fastest road car ever, able to lap the Fiorano test circuit in 1 minute 24 seconds, one second faster than the Ferrari Enzo. Its engine produces a staggering 661 bhp at 8250 rpm, with 460 lb-ft of torque at 6500 rpm. The 599 GTO can sprint to 62 mph in under 3.35 seconds whilst easily reaching a top speed of over 208 mph.

Production was limited to just 599 cars and was reserved for only Ferraris VIP clients and all allocations were oversubscribed and sold out immediately.

This LHD example was delivered to its first owner in June 2011. It is believed to be the last allocated car built by the factory and as such has a plaque on the dash inscribed “The Last One” (although this was not the last actual example built). It was specified in the high and exact specification it is presented today of Rosso Corsa with a Nero centre “Racing Livery” stripe and Nero Leather (non-standard) electric seats with Rosso Daytona stripes and Rosso stitching.

Additionally, the car was equipped with Yellow Callipers, Red safety belts, a handheld fire extinguisher, Yellow rev counter, Leather upholstery throughout including headlining, iPod connection, LED steering wheel, Navigation, parking sensors all round and privacy rear windows.

In 2014, we sourced and subsequently stored this example for a longstanding customer. Unusually for a GTO this example did benefit from the 7 Year Service plan and accordingly H.R.Owen handled the servicing whilst the car was still within its service pack and we have seen to the car since. We sold the car once more, to its second and current owner in July 2018.

Today the car is presented in truly superb condition with just 7,900 miles from new, the front end benefits from Paint Protection Film and it was noted at the cars very recent major service with ourselves that the condition is exemplary throughout including the clutch wear reading which is very low. Located in our showrooms just outside London, this fantastic EU supplied 599 GTO is available to view immediately.