Several things can be said about the Ferrari 599 GTB series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The twelve -cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Specs

The restyled 599 GTB Fiorano is equipped with a 6.0-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 599 GTB comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2008 599 GTB is a Bosch Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The 599 GTB is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 599 GTB Fiorano received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

In 2007 and 2008 the 599 GTB Fiorano was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

What We Think of the Ferrari 599 GTB

The 2007 model began the promise of the Ferrari 599 GTB. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the 599 GTB Fiorano will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, Ferrari 599 GTB, Fiorano, United States market

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