Described as ‘exactly how a V12 Ferrari for the modern world should be’ in a road test by The Independent newspaper, the 599 replaced the 575 as Ferrari’s production flagship model. The engine, a very slightly modified version of the 6-litre V12 Enzo and housing the power of 611 prancing horses, is capable of achieving 0-100 miles per hours in 7.4 seconds. An all-aluminium chassis reduces the weight of the completed car over that of the 575, and this is complemented by a Formula One SuperFast gearbox, F1-Trac stability and traction control, magnetic semi-active dampers and carbon-ceramic brakes. With a top speed of 205 miles per hour, the car’s aero system can generate up to 150kgs of downforce at its zenith. The initials GTB stand for Grand Touring Berlinetta, the Berlinetta describing a car with a solid roof.
This fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Ferrari regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both Ferrari’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.