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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2006

2006

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano arrived in 2006 as the brand’s new front-engined V12 grand tourer, replacing the 575M Maranello. Styled by Pininfarina, it takes the form of a two-seat berlinetta with a long bonnet and a cabin set far back in the body. Ferrari positioned it as a car capable of combining the refinement of a grand tourer with performance levels usually associated with the most sporting models in the range. An aluminium structure, magnetorheological damping and the F1-Trac traction system were all used to narrow the gap between comfort and dynamic efficiency. The GTB Fiorano is therefore the reference version of the 599 family.

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History

The 599 GTB Fiorano belongs to Ferrari’s line of front-engined V12 models and takes over from the 575M Maranello. Introduced in 2006, it was presented as a very fast grand tourer that could still retain a degree of road-going comfort. Its Pininfarina styling emphasizes classic proportions: a long bonnet, a set-back cabin and shaped rear pillars that are not only visual features but also part of the airflow management. The car uses an aluminium structure, reflecting Ferrari’s focus on stiffness and weight control.

Mechanically, the 5,999 cm³ naturally aspirated V12 is mounted longitudinally at the front and drives the rear wheels. Ferrari offered a six-speed manual gearbox, although the automated F1 transmission was the more commonly chosen technological option. The 599 GTB Fiorano later served as the basis for more focused developments: in 2009, the HGTE pack mainly altered chassis behaviour, and in 2010 the 599 GTO moved the concept toward a more extreme track-oriented character. Within the family, the GTB remains the original and most representative expression of Ferrari’s intended compromise.

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Technical data

599 GTB Fiorano is presented here with its key technical data: 612 ch, 608 Nm, 3.7 s, 330 km/h. The recorded setup is Propulsion / Automatique, 6 rapports.

Power

612 ch

Torque

608 Nm

0-100 km/h

3.7 s

Top speed

330 km/h

Displacement

5999 cm3

Weight

1690 kg

Dimensions

4666 x 1961 x 1313 mm

Consumption

21.4 L/100 km

Fuel types

Essence

Gearboxes

Automatique, 6 rapports, Manuelle, 6 rapports

Drivetrain

Propulsion

Matched engine options
Version	Power	Torque	Gearbox	Drivetrain
6.0L V12 6AT RWD (620 HP)	612 ch	608 Nm	Automatique, 6 rapports	Propulsion
6.0L V12 6MT RWD (620 HP)	612 ch	608 Nm	Manuelle, 6 rapports	Propulsion

6.0L V12 6AT RWD (620 HP)

Power: 612 ch
Torque: 608 Nm
Gearbox: Automatique, 6 rapports
Drivetrain: Propulsion

6.0L V12 6MT RWD (620 HP)

Power: 612 ch
Torque: 608 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 6 rapports
Drivetrain: Propulsion

Source: CarData.wiki

Evolution

For the 599 GTB Fiorano, the main evolution story is not a sequence of separate generations but a progressive intensification within one family. The 2006 version establishes the formula: a naturally aspirated 5,999 cm³ V12, front-engine rear-wheel-drive layout, either a six-speed manual or an automated F1 transmission, and magnetorheological damping. The goal is to blend ease of use with the kind of efficiency expected from a high-performance Ferrari V12.

In 2009, the HGTE pack sharpens the car without changing peak power. It is about behaviour rather than engine output. Ferrari lowers the ride height, fits firmer springs and a strengthened rear anti-roll bar, revises the damping calibration and uses grippier tyres. The 2010 599 GTO takes the performance idea much further with a far more radical approach. Even so, the GTB Fiorano remains the original foundation on which these later steps were built.

Variants

The 2006 599 GTB Fiorano is the reference version of the range and the one that defines Ferrari’s original compromise. It combines a 620 hp V12 with the body style of a front-engined berlinetta, featuring a long bonnet and rear pillars shaped like buttresses. It could be ordered with a six-speed manual gearbox or the automated F1 transmission, the latter being the more common choice. The car remains conceived as a very high-performance grand tourer.

The later developments should not be treated as new generations. The 2009 HGTE pack mainly changes chassis behaviour and the driving feel, without any announced increase in output. The 2010 599 GTO is a separate special series, limited to 599 units according to Ferrari, with 670 hp and a far more extreme setup. The GTB Fiorano therefore remains the foundation, while the later versions evolve from it by degrees of sportiness.

References

599 GTB Fiorano (2006)Ferrari
Supports the GTB name, Fiorano reference, engine specification, power, performance, dimensions and available transmission details.
599 GTB Fiorano: Ferrari HistoryFerrari
Supports the 2006 model history, front-longitudinal V12 layout, 5,998.80 cc displacement and 620 hp output.
599 GTO (2010)Ferrari
Supports the 599 GTO’s 670 hp output, performance figures, chassis and aerodynamic equipment.
2010 Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano HGTECar and Driver
Supports the HGTE package’s suspension, ride-height, tire, steering, exhaust and interior changes, while noting unchanged engine output.
First Drive: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTEMotorTrend
Supports the interpretation of HGTE as a handling package rather than a separate generation and describes its chassis modifications.
https://auto.howstuffworks.com/ferrari-599-gtb-fiorano.htmauto.howstuffworks.com
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https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/july-2006/32/ferrari-599-gtb/motorsportmagazine.com
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