The Ferrari 599XX Evolution Sports Car

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THE CAR

In 2011, Ferrari presented the 599XX sports car fitted with an Evolution pack which featured a completely redesigned exhaust system and rear wing, together with further upgraded electronics, and the use of new Pirelli tyres.

A key feature of this sports racer was its rear wing which adjusted itself, as required, to produce the most optimum cornering characteristics.

This was achieved by the positioning of two flaps which were able to move in such a way that they regulated the down force between the front and rear of the car.

Compared with the 599XX, the Evo variant actually weighed in at 35 kg less.

Once again, and not surprisingly, the 599XX Evo carried a price tag of $1.95 million which was, in fact, $450,000 more than that of the 599XX.

THE ENGINE

Designated the 599XX Evolution, it was powered by the 6 litre, V12 engine whose output had been increased further to 750 bhp at 9000 rpm, and 516 ft/lbs of torque at 6500 rpm.

This represented a power increase of 30 bhp over that produced by the 599XX.

Technical Data 599XX EVO 599XX
Production 2011 2009
Engine, cc 5999 5999
Cylinders, bhp 12, 750 12, 720
Torque ft/lbs 516 506
Top Speed mph 211 211
0-60 mph, secs 2.9 2.9
0-100 mph, secs 5.8 5.7
Standing 1/4 Mile, secs 10.8 10.5

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COMPETITION

The following shows how the Ferrari 599XX Evolution compared with some of its rivals: Gumpert Apollo, Lamborghini Murcielago LP670 SV, and McLaren MP4-12C. Ferrari performance:

Ferrari Gumpert Lamborghini McLaren
Technical Data 599XX Evo Apollo Murcielago     MP4-12C
Production 2011       2005+    2009+ 2010
Engine, cc    5999      4163     6491 3803
Cylinders, bhp    12, 750       8, 650 12, 670 8, 591
Torque ft/lbs    516 597     487 444
Top Speed mph 211 224 213 206
0-60 mph, secs    2.9 3.0    3.1 2.9
0-100 mph, secs    5.8 6.7    6.8 5.9
Standing 1/4 Mile, secs 10.8      10.7    11.3 10.7