The 599XX is officially labeled a prototype, but industry rumors have pointed toward the new razor-sharp Ferrari track car seeing a very limited production run to "loyal Ferrari customers" or some such thing. While the engine and transmission are the same basic units found in the 599 GTB, Ferrari has raised the redline all the way up to 9000 rpm, with some new internals allowing a power increase to a cold 700 horses.
Carbon fiber is used extensively in the 599XX, even underhood, where carbon intakes and other bits save weight and add a little visual flair. The F1-style transmission also gets a reprogramming, with shift times now coming in a miniscule 60 ms, far quicker than even the most skilled clutch-and-lever operator
Chassis
Brakes Carbon-ceramic composite disc with carbon fiber brake "doughnuts"
Wheels 19 inch Ferrari carbon fiber spoke alloy
Tires Front Racing slicks, 29/67 R19
Tires Rear Racing slicks, 31/71 R19
Drivetrain
Layout Mid-Engine, RWD
Transmission F1-style 6 Speed with paddle shifters, 60 ms shift times
Differential LSD
Engine
Type: 599 GTB Fiorano-derived V12
Displacement 6.0 liters
Horsepower 700 horsepower @ 9000 rpm
Induction Naturally aspirated
Exterior
Body Type 2 Door, 2 Seat Track Car
2009 Ferrari 599XX Prototype Specifications
