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The sorcerers at Germany's Edo Competition have cast their spells on the Ferrari 599 GTB, and as usual, the results are impressive. The Edo Competition GTB comes in two flavors, but let's cover the common ground, first. The car gets lowered 40mm in back, 40 mm in front, and gets added stick courtesy of an Edo/KW adjustable sport suspension. 20" wheels with stainless outer rims can be custom-painted in any shade the owner desires, and the V12's song is newly amplified thanks to a sport exhaust with a driver-controllable butterfly valve. Want it to be louder? Just dial it up, baby.
Of course, the most important piece of the puzzle is the 6.0L Enzo-derived V12 under that long hood. In stock trim, it blasts out 620 horsepower. Edo customers can opt for the Level 1 "F599 GTB" engine upgrade, which combines intake and exhaust work with ECU reprogramming to boost output to 650 horses. Those with deeper pockets and/or looking for a more extreme level of tune can opt for the Level 2 "630 GTB" package. This elevates the Ferrari's power levels from the sublime to the ridiculous thanks to a 6.3L FXX engine conversion. Edo estimates 750 HP for the Level 2 option, which is, you know, not bad.
[Source: Edo Competition]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ken @ Nov 3rd 2007 9:02PM
pwner FTW!
Alex Nunez @ Nov 3rd 2007 9:13PM
Dammit...If only that had been intentional.
Ken @ Nov 3rd 2007 9:16PM
What you don't realize if you might have just started the next 'pwned'
Alex Nunez @ Nov 3rd 2007 9:20PM
Well, if you own a 599, you do pwn most other cars by default.
Mobius_1 @ Nov 3rd 2007 9:48PM
I'm always amazed how they make these almost-perfect cars even better.
importjap @ Nov 4th 2007 1:42AM
*jaw drops*
Time to sell the house!
ALEXDB9 @ Nov 4th 2007 1:59AM
The only Ferrari that I would cheat on my DB9 with.
www.dentalcareandhealth.com @ Nov 4th 2007 2:05AM
Wonder if it could beat my 1984 subaru GL!
Thanh T. @ Nov 4th 2007 2:27AM
I'm absolutely hooked...and I can not stop staring at Ferrari's new 599 GTB. The vehicle of choice for buzzing state troopers...smiling...just kiddin.
Ferrari has always delivered impressive vehicles over the years and I think the new 599 GTB is among the best of the best-elite vehicles.
Please check with your investment adviser first...a new retirement plan may be in order...heehe.
Enok @ Nov 4th 2007 8:55AM
Ferraris just don't thrill me anymore. Are they becoming less exotic-looking, or am I getting old?
Cameron @ Nov 4th 2007 11:33AM
I agree. Great car, but it still just looks like a Supra with a fancy body kit.
Smeagle @ Nov 4th 2007 6:13PM
I thought that at first but the more you see of the 599, the better it gets. Its really all about the details. It's not visually imposing like an F430 or an Enzo but it sure is a beautiful car.
Robert @ Nov 5th 2007 8:49AM
The F430 doesn't impose on me either. I followed one a couple days ago. It's not particularly low or alien like, say, a Testarossa.