The 79th Geneva International Auto Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) package for the 599 GTB Fiorano, and the world debut of the 599XX, which is aimed at a select group of clients.
The 599XX incorporates the most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari's road-going and F1 research. Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car.
The HGTE package is designed to deliver even sportier, more dynamic driving, to highlight the 599 GTB Fiorano's positioning in the "sports car" segment. The technical modifications introduced with the HGTE Package to the car's set-up and tires ensure tighter, more dynamic handling, with sharper cornering and improved responsiveness whilst still being easy to drive.
The HGTE package further underlines the 599 GTB Fiorano's different mission from Ferrari's other current 12-cylinder car, the 612 Scaglietti which, along with the 8-cylinder Ferrari California, represents the Grand Tourer personality of the Prancing Horse's current range.
599 GTB Fiorano with the Handling GTE package includes a modified set-up with stiffer springs and rear anti-roll bar, as well as new calibration for the magnetorheological shock absorbers when the manettino is at its sportier settings. The ride height has also been lowered, which in turn lowers the car's center of gravity. This combined with the new set-up helps improve body control. The package also includes optimized tires featuring a compound that offers even better grip.
The car's electronics have also evolved to ensure even more prompt response to driver commands. The F1 gearbox shifts are now even faster in high-performance settings, while a new engine software strategy has improved accelerator response.
The exhaust muffler has also been modified, producing an even more thrilling sound under hard use, whilst delivering just the right comfort level at cruising speed.
From a styling point of view, the package also includes distinctly sporty exterior and interior features with carbon fiber widely used inside.
The 20" split-rim wheels are new, with a special diamond-cut and matte silver finish. The rear diffuser is finished in matte black to underscore the car's new set-up and highlight the chromed tail pipes.
The cabin is sportier thanks to a sophisticated mix of full-grain leather, black Alcantara and carbon fiber trim. The new seats are trimmed in a new two-tone combination of leather with black Alcantara inserts, and the seat backs are trimmed entirely in carbon-fiber. Embroidered in contrasting stitching on the headrest are a Prancing Horse and the words "Handling GTE".
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