VIDEO: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano test
Auto Motor und Sport taped itself terrorizing an unidentified countryside with the very new Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. The first part of the video sees the mud-spattered Ferrari being deftly piloted on a wet and winding road by a driver who knows how to handle his oversteer. The 599 GTB Fiorano, which replaces the 575M Maranello, looks like a Playmate posing for the camera and its 620-hp, 6.0L V12 engine not only looks like art but sounds like a symphony stuck on fast-forward.
Thanks for the vid-tip, Brian!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Steve @ May 23rd 2006 9:39AM
Man, it takes some balls to drive that fast on a road that wet, with a car that costs THAT much. Impressive.
Juan @ May 23rd 2006 10:32AM
That guy's driving was incredible.
The car itself is, of course, awesome, all but the interior, that is. What a strange mix of colors and textures they used. Carbon fiber with leather with fake chrome? In a Ferrari? You guys can do better!
Nick @ May 23rd 2006 10:40AM
That may be my new favorite Ferrari. Wow.
P.L. @ May 23rd 2006 11:06AM
The drivers performance was incredibly good. He will probably make a corolla look faster than a bmw.
Eric L. @ May 23rd 2006 11:20AM
Great video. Thanks for posting it.
Jbless @ May 23rd 2006 11:25AM
I would have to say that is some of the most dangerous driving I have ever seen. That road is so narrow and its wet. But the car seems to handle well
Valebtin @ May 23rd 2006 4:44PM
I understand German, and that car had ESP (electronic stability control or something [traction control]). All the driver was doing was adjusting the amount of control force with that little dial. (you can hear the narrator say 'ESP' and traction in a german accent. So while it's a nice car, even you could do that after a few hours of practice (maybe).
{do not try this at home, all liability is waived upon reading this comment :-}
poody @ May 24th 2006 3:34AM
But on the dial he had it turned all the way off. To the left is the "wet" setting, and to the right (where he was turning it) is all the way off.
geno @ Jun 4th 2006 10:21PM
up untill i saw this video i thought the 599 GTB was the uglyest ferrari ever. now i see that the car isnt photogenic but when you see it in action it is intoxicatingly beautiful and as much a ferrari as any other. good stuff. maybe a black one would be nice.
kyle @ Jun 5th 2006 5:45PM
Or maybe a tour de france blue would be nice.
juan cruz @ Jun 14th 2006 5:47PM
This Ferrari is a wet dream come to life, how can a poor boy afford this beautiful monstrocity? I want one sooooooo baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad, i'm a realtor in chino ca usa, who needs to buy or sell? i can help, help me get this beautiful beast, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas.