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Matt82 · 8 Feb 2009 at 21:55

Spie said:
Stock F430 no, F430 Scuderia yes.

Source - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_599_GTB_Fiorano

Incidently that Bedford Autodrome time of 1.23.10 was only 1.8 seconds slower than an Enzo, which weighs 300KG less.

evo mag also managed to find an extra 50bhp on a dyno by changing the tyres..

aftershxck · 8 Feb 2009 at 21:59

With a car like that I'd get it miracle detailed for sure!

DrDee · 8 Feb 2009 at 22:07

Spie said:
Yes but it is hardly ever chosen. The F1 Superfast box completes the whole gearshift in 100ms. Try that with a manual box.

Porches PDK has now caught up to this level of shifting, perhaps this is what was lacking in your last 911's auto, or did you feel that an auto of any description would not suite a 911?

Lopéz · 8 Feb 2009 at 22:19

Spie said:
There are 3 colours you may like. Crema - very light indeed and shows every little mark. Beige - looks good and this was my 2nd choice. Cuoio - a caramel colour which didn't really go too well with Rosso Corsa.

Nero with red stitching in a Ross Corsa car looks sexual. You feel like your in a very special place whilst driving with dark, powerful forces at your control. It's moody, exciting and lusty. Just what a Ferrari should be

I'll have to pop over for a spin. It's been too long!

Trick · 8 Feb 2009 at 22:40

What a car. I'll have to stick with my little Elise and dream of a 599...

shauncr91 · 8 Feb 2009 at 23:08

aftershxck said:
With a car like that I'd get it miracle detailed for sure!

And then a bird takes a massive dump on your bonnet

mr tommo · 8 Feb 2009 at 23:11

Spie, what happen in term of delivery?

Do you get a choice? I remember your last one being dropped off and that was fantastic! Do you have the option to pick it up from Italy or anything?

Rotty · 8 Feb 2009 at 23:14

me very jealous

^TANK^ · 9 Feb 2009 at 00:17

shauncr91 said:
And then a bird takes a massive dump on your bonnet

Or someone jealous

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[TW]Fox · 9 Feb 2009 at 09:22

shauncr91 said:
And then a bird takes a massive dump on your bonnet

So you wipe it off and it comes off easily without damaging the paintwork becuase you've had it protected.

Scania · 10 Feb 2009 at 08:45

shauncr91 said:
And then a bird takes a massive dump on your bonnet

I'd be dubious about your taste in women.

James07 · 10 Feb 2009 at 08:48

Spie said:
Just got news that my 599 is at Stage 20 lastratude (paint) and should be delivered in 6 weeks

Getting very, very excited now

Bloodyhell man, orite for some.

Tax Evader · 10 Feb 2009 at 09:11

Spie said:
The 599 is faster than an F40 and they don't hang around. Here's a nice advert with performance stats of both cars at the end.

Forget videos and stats ... let me know when you want to arrange the fight

That's going to be a lovely motor!

Spie · 10 Feb 2009 at 09:28

Tax Evader said:
Forget videos and stats ... let me know when you want to arrange the fight

That's going to be a lovely motor!

Hehe

Well let's take fastest lap times around the Fiorano circuit then. Time/Av speed(kmh).

1. Ferrari F430 Scuderia 1:23.9/130
2. Ferrari Enzo 1:24.9/128
3. Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 1:26.5/126
4. Ferrari 360 CS 1:26.50/126
5. Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M 1:26.500/126
6. Ferrari F50 1:27.00/125
7. Ferrari F430 1:27.00/125
8. Ferrari F430 Spyder 1:27.00/125
9. Ferrari F40 1:29.60/121
10. Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 1:30.5/120
11. Ferrari 360 Modena 1:31.00/120
12. Ferrari 575 Maranello 1:31.512/119
13. Ferrari 550 Maranello 1:32.528/118
14. Ferrari F355 1:34.00/116
15. Ferrari 512 TR 1:35.00/114
16. Ferrari 456 GT 1:35.00/114
17. Ferrari 288 GTO 1:36.00/113
18. Porsche 959 1:37.00/112

The F599 is a surprising 3.1 secs faster than the F40 on the track.

http://www.fastestlaps.com/track26.html

Tax Evader · 10 Feb 2009 at 10:50

Yep... there's no doubt it's one awesome piece of kit. There has been a brilliant episode of Megafactories HD following the build process of the 599 - fascinating stuff, especially the engine (they do EVERYTHING themselves).

rypt · 10 Feb 2009 at 11:05

Spie said:
Hehe

Well let's take fastest lap times around the Fiorano circuit then. Time/Av speed(kmh).

1. Ferrari F430 Scuderia 1:23.9/130
2. Ferrari Enzo 1:24.9/128
3. Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 1:26.5/126
4. Ferrari 360 CS 1:26.50/126
5. Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M 1:26.500/126
6. Ferrari F50 1:27.00/125
7. Ferrari F430 1:27.00/125
8. Ferrari F430 Spyder 1:27.00/125
9. Ferrari F40 1:29.60/121
10. Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 1:30.5/120
11. Ferrari 360 Modena 1:31.00/120
12. Ferrari 575 Maranello 1:31.512/119
13. Ferrari 550 Maranello 1:32.528/118
14. Ferrari F355 1:34.00/116
15. Ferrari 512 TR 1:35.00/114
16. Ferrari 456 GT 1:35.00/114
17. Ferrari 288 GTO 1:36.00/113
18. Porsche 959 1:37.00/112

The F599 is a surprising 3.1 secs faster than the F40 on the track.

http://www.fastestlaps.com/track26.html

And the Scud is even faster

Spie · 10 Feb 2009 at 11:08

rypt said:
And the Scud is even faster

Yep, the Scuderia is a stripped out and focussed beast.

rypt · 10 Feb 2009 at 11:09

Spie said:
Yep, the Scuderia is a stripped out and focussed beast.

Well yes, a proper race car

Spie · 10 Feb 2009 at 11:24

rypt said:
Well yes, a proper race car

Aye, and for the track there's not much better. However, for the road ...

[TW]Fox · 10 Feb 2009 at 11:29

Are you intending to put big miles on this car? It would be a crying shame for such a competent Grand Tourer to become a garage queen. It needs to make frequent trips to Southern European destinations.

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