599 Ferrari 599XX EVO

Soup · Dec 1, 2011

In sports car racing, the term "Evolution" has come to represent the most evolved or extreme version of a particular car model. In the case of the Ferrari 599XX which is already a hardcore version of the street going 599 GTB, Ferrari has taken it another step forward with the 599XX Evolution.

First revealed by spy photographers, the non-homologated sports berlinetta features an active aerodynamics package which consists of an active rear wing and front splitter. Influenced by the Drag Reduction System (DRS) in Formula 1, two flaps on the rear wing electronically open and close to adjust downforce over the rear axle depending on certain parameters. These parameters include steering wheel angle, longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration and vehicle speed which are determined via the car's other electronic control functions (ESP, ABS, SCM and F1-Trac). Combined with a new rear diffuser and new Pirelli tires, total downforce at 200 km/h (124 mph) is boosted to 330 kg (serial: 280 kg) when the flaps are open and 440 kg when closed.

For power output, the 599XX Evo gets a 20 PS increase to 750 PS (740 bhp / 552 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. This is accomplished by simply redirecting the exhaust pipes out the sides. Furthermore, the 599XX Evo weighs 35 kg (77 lbs) less and has a shorter final gear ratio for faster acceleration on medium- to high-speed tracks.

The 599XX Evo is only available to Ferrari Corse Clienti (race clients) participating in the track-based research and development program for the 2012-2013 seasons.

The Ferrari 599XX Evo will make its public debut at the Bologna Motor Show on 3rd of December

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Ferrari World Premiere for the Bologna Motor Show

The 599XX with new evolution package

Bologna, 30 November - The 36th edition of the Bologna Motor Show provides the venue for the unveiling of an evolution of the extreme, non-homologated sports berlinetta, the 599XX. Ferrari has introduced a package of performance-enhancing technical features available to clients participating in the track-based research and development programme for the 2012-2013 seasons.

Already the fruit of the very finest Ferrari road car and Formula 1-derived technology, the 599XX now features improved chassis dynamics thanks to an active aerodynamic package integrated with the vehicles' electronic control systems, and the adoption of new Pirelli tyres. The car is also more powerful than before (750 CV) and weighs 35 kg less.

The key to the aero package is the active rear wing design which represents a new aerodynamic concept called ‘opening gap'. The wing features two flaps, with profiles similar to those used in Formula 1, which rotate electronically to adjust the downforce between the front and rear axles in function of vehicle speed and the manoeuvre being effected. The result of this concept is better performance in cornering.

The 599XX active rear wing is actuated automatically according to specific parameters which are integrated with the car's other control functions (ESP, ABS, SCM and F1-Trac). As a result of this integration, all the electronic controls have been suitably recalibrated. The ‘opening gap' system logic is based on the following parameters:

- steering wheel angle
- longitudinal acceleration
- lateral acceleration
- vehicle speed

The new aerodynamics package for the 599XX also includes a modified front splitter and a new rear diffuser featuring a larger surface area and redesigned fences and foot-plates. Total downforce at 200 km/h is boosted to 330 kg when the flaps are open and 440 kg in the closed configuration.

The adoption of side exhausts allowed the engineers to increase engine power by 20 CV to 750 CV (again at 9000 rpm), while maximum torque has been increased to 700 Nm. When combined with a final gear ratio that's slightly shorter to improve acceleration on technical, medium- to high-speed tracks, the result is that the car laps Fiorano in just 1'15".

The Ferrari stand at the Bologna Motor Show is devoted entirely to its racing activities and features the 458 Challenge, the mid-rear V8 berlinetta derived from the 458 Italia and Ferrari's fifth model for its single-make championship. This series, now in its 19th year, will span three continents - Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.

Also on the stand is the 458 Italia GT2 fielded by AF Corse. This is the car that won the Drivers' and Teams' title in the Le Mans Series and the Teams' title in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup, and also contributed to Ferrari's taking the Manufacturers' title in the respective championships. The line-up of track-only Prancing Horse models is completed by the 458 Italia GT3 which made a superb FIA GT3 debut by winning the Drivers' title, and the FXX, Ferrari's "laboratory" car and one of the most technologically advanced non-competitive models in the world.

On December 3rd, the Show hosts three events featuring the Prancing Horse, two of which will see no less than 16 cars from the Italian and European Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli series taking part in the traditional end-of-year challenge.

The extensive programme planned for the competition arena will culminate in the traditional Scuderia Ferrari salute with an exhibition of the F10, the single-seater with which Ferrari competed in the 2010 Formula 1 season. The car will have a very special guest driver on this occasion: Giancarlo Fisichella.

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