2012 Ferrari 599 successor to have 700 hp - report

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We've already seen the Ferrari 599 successor on the Fiorano circuit, but we're just starting to learn new information about it.

According to Autocar, the next-generation model - dubbed the F152 - will feature a retuned 6.3-liter V12 engine from the Ferrari FF. Nothing is official, but sources are indicating that it will likely produce upwards of 700 hp (522 kW / 710 PS).

If that hasn't tickled your fancy, the 599 replacement will reportedly be lighter than the current model. Despite this, the car is expected to use an aluminum monoque instead of the carbon fiber setup featured in the Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador.

No word on when the car will be introduced, but Ferrari has previously confirmed it will be a 2012 model.

Source: Autocar

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 Devo Devo
EPIC!!!!!
April 11, 2011 10:59 am
 nederinaa nederinaa
They're going to call it the Ferrari 700.
April 11, 2011 11:07 am
 carbonsigma carbonsigma
Er, it's not a 7.0L.
April 11, 2011 9:52 pm
 RED 1 Carbon RED 1 Carbon
A competitor to the Aventador! The same 700 hp V12s!
April 11, 2011 11:17 am
 BOOGIE_WOOGIE BOOGIE_WOOGIE
Im not a Ferrari fan but i must give kudos to these guys for reducing the weight while upping the power. I hope they can make it sub 1400kg's. I see a tuned version of this engine making it into the Enzo replacement.
April 11, 2011 12:20 pm
 GRAVE GRAVE
It's impossible to make it sub 1400, it's not made from carbon fiber so it may end in 1650-1700 range
April 11, 2011 1:33 pm
 Dude von Dudenstein Dude von Dudenstein
I still prefer an Aventadorrrrrrrrr!
April 11, 2011 2:59 pm
 Em_Corporation Em_Corporation
even New mustangs these days have 800 horsepower
April 11, 2011 10:19 pm
 wcfuser14394 wcfuser14394
Facepalm...
April 11, 2011 10:46 pm
 badaboom badaboom
after the FF nightmare ... i;ll take this news with open heart and big smile, big jump in horse power in the ferrari stallion
April 12, 2011 4:10 am
 isaacu isaacu
F599...... ...launched 2006. Replacement coming in 2012? Is it time for the Thoroughbred to 'sire'? isaacu
April 12, 2011 12:09 pm