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2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano - Expert Reviews

 

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#1
2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Professional Cars.com Review
Source: Cars.com

...There's an engine-start button and shift paddles behind the wheel. Under the Hood Ferrari calls the 599 GTB Fiorano a front-mid-engine design, meaning the engine is mounted farther back in the chassis than in a pure front-engine car. Still, the engine is accessed from a front hood. The power plant is a 65-degree V-12 that's 5.99 liters (hence the car's 599 name) that makes 448 pounds-feet of torque at 5,600 rpm. It's limited to a maximum of 8,400 rpm. The power is routed through a six-speed gearbox. The shift patterns can be changed to better meet slippery or dry conditions. Safety Traction...

#2
2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Overview
Source: CarGurus

...The 599 GTB rides on a similarly high-tech SCM magneto-rheological suspension (a first for Ferrari in a road car), which uses an innovative system to control suspension damping and perfectly balance sporty handling and ride comfort. Four sensors located on the suspension wishbones monitor road surfaces and the movements of the car, and react in just 10 milliseconds to ensure an optimal ride. Reviewers unanimously report handling that matches any sports car's, with a lack of the harshness associated with shorter-wheelbase two-seaters. As a result, the 599 GTB can easily double as a daily...

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