The 599XX is the track-only version of the 599 GTB and was introduced at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Ferrari's Formula 1 engineers made it more agile and lighter with winglets on the C-pillars, a rear diffuser, carbon parts, and ceramic brakes. A special feature is the Active Flow system in the trunk: fans draw away the air boundary layer under the car before it reaches the diffuser. Together with the body shape, this generates 280 kg of downforce at 200 km/h and 630 kg at 300 km/h. The engine produces 730 PS, and a gear change takes as little as 60 milliseconds.
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Aerodynamics
The add-on parts include two winglets on the C-pillars, a vented hood, a carbon ducktail spoiler at the rear, and a large diffuser. The Active Flow system works with fans in the trunk that extract irregularly flowing air from under the car through a porous layer before it reaches the diffuser. The extracted air is expelled through faux taillight openings.
Engine and transmission
The rev limiter was raised to 9000/min, where the engine delivers 730 PS. Weight was saved through a carbon intake manifold, graphite-coated pistons, and a lightweight crankshaft. The new transmission shifts in as little as 60 milliseconds; holding down the shift paddle triggers multiple downshifts in succession.
Cockpit and tires
Inside, there is a bare minimum: bucket seats, a roll cage, and an LCD screen behind the steering wheel instead of analog gauges. The Lexan side windows slide open. The car runs on slicks sized 295/67 R19 at the front and 315/71 R19 at the rear, mounted on 11×19 front and 12×19 rear wheels.
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