Performance Review: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 599 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Ferrari 599 has a 5999cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12

The 599 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 599's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1688 kgs (3721 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 599 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp)

In terms of power the 5999cc 48V V12 engine produces 611 bhp (455 kW) @ 7600 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 448 lb-ft (607.4 Nm) @ 5600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 599 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2007 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR (386.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 599.

The Ferrari 599 has a Power to weight ratio of 361.9 bhp per ton and 265.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 599 competing with the 2007 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR (386.5 bhp per ton) or the 2021 McLaren Artura 3.0 V6 Turbo Hybrid (385.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 599 generating around 265.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2014 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 (290.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago 6.2 V12 (290.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.6 secs, this made the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano as fast as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the or the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs). This Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is also faster than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the and the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 599 and the 2006 Audi A6 S6 5.2 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 599 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.44 secs @ 119.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Audi A6 S6 5.2 Quattro (11.39 secs), the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch (11.39 secs), and the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206 (11.39 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has a maximum speed of 205mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 599 equals the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano then how about the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph), the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph), or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (217 mph).

Related Links:

2006 599 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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