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By Chris Chilton
First Drives
31 July 2006 03:02
It's the replacement for the much-loved but dull-looking 575, a two-seat coupe based on the four-place 612 Scaglietti. The numbers refer to the capacity of the V12 (5999cc) and Fiorano is the name of company's Maranello test-track where its road and race cars are developed.
Where to start? It's made from aluminium so strong and relatively light. The gearbox is mounted in unit with the rear diff to allow the best possible weight distribution and can shift gears in two thirds of the time it takes an Enzo because the clever techy people at Ferrari have persuaded the gears to move before the cutch has even disengaged. The 612bhp engine comes from the Enzo (albeit with minor tweaks), and the whole lot can lap Fiorano in the same time it takes a 360 Challenge Stradale.
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jafh says
F599 Fiorano
Luscious--no doubt one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever, but the lap time only equal to a 360 Challenge Stradale's says something about engine placement. It's obvious that whoever buys one is in love with the looks--and that is justification enough.
17 January 2008 13:28
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