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Old 08-10-11, 08:08 PM
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Default Ferrari 599 successor caught out and about

Ferrari 599 successor caught out and about



Ferrari has started work on the successor to its lovely 599 GTB Fiorano. Our spies caught the beast, codenamed the F152, during some warm-weather testing, and although these shots confirm the car's development, they don't really give any useful clues as to what it will look like. Test mules – gotta love 'em.

The bodywork you see here was stuck together from forms for the 599 GTO, and is only there to cover the new car's chassis. The new Prancing Horse is slated to break cover sporting a 700-plus-horsepower 6.3-liter V12 backed by a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Rumor has it that the new Ferrari will also carry direct injection (not surprising).

Gallery Here:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ferra...photo-4356574/

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/10/f...out-and-about/
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Old 08-10-11, 08:14 PM
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Knowing Ferrari they will make what is simply the absolute benchmark for a true super car
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i wonder when the car will come out
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The 599 was my favorite Ferrari to date, this predecessor looks like its gonna take its spot
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Over 700hp, V12 with DI. Notice the California headlights? I like those better than the 458's. Though they look ok on the FF.
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Nice LFA-style wheels
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599GTO wheels, they do look almost exactly like the LFA wheels. Some difference.
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I believe they are both made by BBS too. I've seen both wheels in person, both are phenomenal, simple and show the big brakes.
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I see the horsepower war is still going on.
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