Ferrari Release More Pics of 599 HGTE

Mike430 · 06-24-2009, 01:26 AM

Feeding into our supercar lust, Ferrari published a new photo gallery of its tweaked 599 GTB Fiorano with the Handling GT Evoluzione sport package. Revealed for the first time at this year's Geneva Salon, the HGTE is in essence an optional pack designed to further improve driver involvement and agility, as well as to enhance the standard 599 GTB Fiorano's grip.

At a first glance it looks no different than the standard version. Take a second look and you'll see that it's sitting closer to the ground, it rides on newly designed 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance tires while there's also a more aggressive front grille and new chromed tail pipes that promise to deliver a throatier exhaust sound.

Other changes include a modified magnetorheological damper settings for improved body control while the 599 GTB's interior has been enhanced with sportier seats embroidered with the words "Handling GTE" and plenty of carbon-fibre trim.

[Source: Carscoop.com]

Barry · 06-24-2009, 01:29 AM

Beautiful. How I want one...

Boxer · 06-24-2009, 02:37 AM

+1, have put this down on the 2012 wish list.

stile - alpine · 06-24-2009, 04:32 AM

I really like it, the 599 grew a lot on me since it's debut a few years ago. Great looking car and I bet it is an amazing driver's car

julian4 · 06-24-2009, 02:36 PM

What's the major revolutionary difference from the first 599 Fiorano model?

cashine · 06-24-2009, 04:20 PM

I love the 599.

Redhead Seeker · 06-24-2009, 08:09 PM

Don't like the brightly illuminated ( Time , temperature, radio, etc,etc) cluster in the dash, very brightly "lite" and distracting, I wonder if you can turn it off, You driving a "Ferrari"....Who cares what temperature it is outside!?....Mark.

Boxer · 06-25-2009, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julian4

What's the major revolutionary difference from the first 599 Fiorano model?

Nothing really. Just dialed up from 10 to 11.

archiegibbs · 06-25-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stile - alpine

I really like it, the 599 grew a lot on me since it's debut a few years ago. Great looking car and I bet it is an amazing driver's car

+1, wasn't sure at first, but after seeing a few in the flesh and seeing how aggressive they look, I really like the styling now. Love the carbon interior on this model. It might have depreciated enough for me to buy one in about 15 years.

f43o'ers · 07-15-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julian4

What's the major revolutionary difference from the first 599 Fiorano model?

Some of them said that it handles better than the early 599 gtb. Plus u get the new carbon fibre semi-bucket seats.

Gcalo · 07-15-2009, 03:35 PM

It is quite obvious that Ferrari felt upstaged by Novitec's 599 mods as this car reflects a good deal of what Novitec did over a year ago.

So obviously Ferrari wants to gain all the $ market share possible.

Beautiful car.

docf · 07-15-2009, 06:41 PM

599 is one of the best looking Modern Ferraris. This is just one better!
Docf

Boxer · 07-16-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f43o'ers

Some of them said that it handles better than the early 599 gtb. Plus u get the new carbon fibre semi-bucket seats.

As it has been lowered and the suspension stiffened, it will handle better but ride harder than the base 599 GTB.

Mike430 · 08-16-2009, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gcalo

It is quite obvious that Ferrari felt upstaged by Novitec's 599 mods as this car reflects a good deal of what Novitec did over a year ago.

So obviously Ferrari wants to gain all the $ market share possible.

Beautiful car.

There is an article in the lastest issue of FORZA on the Novitec 599 with twin-supercharger system. Resulting in a whopping 800Bhp.

Gcalo · 08-16-2009, 08:26 AM

The HP increase does not impress me. There is enough thesre already and I'd bet the cost is probably in the $100K+ range for the engine upgrades. makes no sense.

However, it's the suspension and related Novitec mods that really make that car now.

io sono tifoso · 08-20-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxer

+1, have put this down on the 2012 wish list.

+1+1

06-24-2009, 01:26 AM	#1
Mike430 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Africa Ferrari Life Posts: 1,068	Ferrari Release More Pics of 599 HGTE Feeding into our supercar lust, Ferrari published a new photo gallery of its tweaked 599 GTB Fiorano with the Handling GT Evoluzione sport package. Revealed for the first time at this year's Geneva Salon, the HGTE is in essence an optional pack designed to further improve driver involvement and agility, as well as to enhance the standard 599 GTB Fiorano's grip. At a first glance it looks no different than the standard version. Take a second look and you'll see that it's sitting closer to the ground, it rides on newly designed 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance tires while there's also a more aggressive front grille and new chromed tail pipes that promise to deliver a throatier exhaust sound. Other changes include a modified magnetorheological damper settings for improved body control while the 599 GTB's interior has been enhanced with sportier seats embroidered with the words "Handling GTE" and plenty of carbon-fibre trim. [Source: Carscoop.com] Attached Images

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Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	+1, have put this down on the 2012 wish list. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

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stile - alpine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brazil Ferrari Life Posts: 2,856 Name: stile	I really like it, the 599 grew a lot on me since it's debut a few years ago. Great looking car and I bet it is an amazing driver's car "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." - J. P. Kennedy

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Redhead Seeker Owner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: I live currently in millbrae calif Ferrari Life Posts: 157	Distracting Don't like the brightly illuminated ( Time , temperature, radio, etc,etc) cluster in the dash, very brightly "lite" and distracting, I wonder if you can turn it off, You driving a "Ferrari"....Who cares what temperature it is outside!?....Mark.

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Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,613	It is quite obvious that Ferrari felt upstaged by Novitec's 599 mods as this car reflects a good deal of what Novitec did over a year ago. So obviously Ferrari wants to gain all the $ market share possible. Beautiful car.

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docf Owner Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Ferrari Life Posts: 109	599 is one of the best looking Modern Ferraris. This is just one better! Docf

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Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,613	The HP increase does not impress me. There is enough thesre already and I'd bet the cost is probably in the $100K+ range for the engine upgrades. makes no sense. However, it's the suspension and related Novitec mods that really make that car now.