Ferrari 599 Handling GTE Package and 599XX Technical Study Revealed for Geneva

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Handling GTE Package

By Zack Newmark
February 27, 2009 5:53 PM
Filed Under: European, Ferrari, Geneva Motor Show, Special Editions

Ferrari has just sent us word that they will show off some cool new items at the Geneva Motor Show. Aside from the introduction of a new handling package for the 599 GTB Fiorano, the company will also put the Ferrari 599XX on display.

Up first is the Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) package being sold as an option for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Ferrari is keeping quiet on the specifics of the package, but they did promise to show off a version of the car, with the package, and painted in a new coat: three-stage metallic Rosso. The car, pictured above, has new alloy wheels with a different five-point pattern than the current offering. Notice too the silver-painted brake calipers. The car will likely have a firmer suspension as well.

Perhaps even more interesting is the global debut of the Ferrari 599XX conceptual study. Although not an outright concept car, the vehicle will show off the latest "technological solutions" being devised by the Italian firm. These systems and functions come directly from Ferrari's research in street driving and F1 racing. The company claims many of these items will be seen for the first time, "and have been developed exclusively for this special car." Unfortunately, they have not supplied any photos of the concept.

The 599XX is also painted to match the Ferrari F2008 Formula-One race car. The racer, which recently took home the 16th Constructors' World title, will also be on display. Other cars being wheeled out include the Scuderia Spider 16M, the 430 Scuderia, and the Ferrari California. The 612 Scaglietti flagship car will also be on display, but in a secluded area only accessible by VIPs, current and potential Ferrari owners.

The two vehicles will be introduced in a presentation by company chief Luca di Montezemolo at 10am on 3 March 2009 during the Geneva Motor Show.

Source: Ferrari

Press Release (Click to expand)

THE NEW 599 GTB FIORANO HANDLING GTE PACKAGE AND THE WORLD PREVIEW OF THE ‘LABORATORIO TECNOLOGICO' 599XX

Maranello, 27th February 2009 - The 79th Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the sporty, dynamic Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) Package for the 599 GTB Fiorano and the world debut of the 599XX which is a technological laboratory aimed at a select group of clients. The latter new car 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 two new arrivals will be introduced to the international media by Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo on the opening day of the Show, March 3rd, at 10 am.

In addition to the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with the Handling GTE package and finished in a new three-layer metallic Rosso, and the 599XX in a colour matching the F2008, Ferrari clients and enthusiasts will also be able to admire this single-seater that recently won the Prancing Horse its 16th Constructors' World title. On the stand there will also be the full range of Ferrari road cars: the Scuderia Spider 16M in a Grigio Titanio livery, the 430 Scuderia in Rosso Corsa and two Grand Tourer models, the Ferrari California in Nero Metallizzato with a Sabbia interior and the flagship 612 Scaglietti. The latter will be displayed in the Atelier, a dedicated area where owners can get a taste of the virtually endless personalisation options on offer to them.