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 8,250 rpm, with 460 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. The 599 GTO can sprint to 62 mph in under 3.35 seconds whilst easily reaching a top speed of over 208 mph.

Please note, this vehicle is no longer for sale.

The car we are proud to offer for sale here is an original UK market example, first delivered through Lancaster Ferrari Colchester. Optioned new in the contemporary colourway of Bianco Avus with a gloss black roof over a Nero Alcantara interior tastefully highlighted by a contrasting Rosso stitch. Tying in interior to the exterior, this example also sports Rosso brake calipers as an attractive alternative to the more commonly seen Giallo items. These sit behind the original and correct gloss black painted GTO 'Challenge' wheels. A healthy list of additional optional extras were also selected and are listed below;

• Alcantara Headliner in Nero
• Door Sill Cover in Carbon Fibre
• Two-Tone Body Painting - Nero DS
• Red Brake Calipers
• Carbon Fibre Headlight Surrounds
• Carbon Fibre Rear Bench Trim
• Carbon Fibre Wheel Centre Caps
• Exterior Underdoor Cover in Carbon Fibre
• Dashboard Inserts in Carbon Fibre
• Full Alcantara Interior
• iPod Connection
• Navigation System
• Navtrak Antitheft System
• Front and Rear Parking Sensors
• Privacy Rear Windows
• White Rev Counter
• Carbon Fibre Racing Seats in Large
• 20" Challenge Rims in Gloss Black
• Bose HiFi System
• Coloured Contrast Stitching in Rosso

Having covered a mere 4,500 miles in the hands of the five previous owners and is offered today complete with its Ferrari Classiche red book, original book pack and has always been serviced by Ferrari main dealers including a recent service by HR Owen Ferrari London on the 31st of May at 4,427 miles. Currently available to view here at our showrooms located just outside of London, this 599 GTO is a low mileage and high specification UK, RHD example that would be fit for any collection of limited build Ferrari road cars or for regular road use.