599 Vandenbrink Design’s Ferrari 599-based convertible

[PanterroR]

Dutch car designer Michiel van den Brink has just unveiled his next project after the stunning 599/630 GTO – a hardtop convertible based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Ferrari itself has not managed to produce a convertible version of its most powerful production car, however there’s clearly been demand for such a product. Well-heeled buyers will be able to buy the Vandenbrink “GT Convertible” on special order. The hardtop will be built using lightweight carbon fibre so chances are that extra weight will be minimised.

In a statement made today, the company also confirmed that it would produce limited edition versions of cars based on the Audi R8, Spyker C8, and Corvette Z06 platforms.
The Vandenbrink “GT Convertible” was shown to an audience at the Cercle Deluxe 2007 fair in Vienna. Expect more technical and price details in the near future. In the meantime you can check out Vandenbrink’s previous car, the 599 GTO.


Source: Motor Authority Vandenbrink Design’s Ferrari 599-based convertible

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Stunning!!!

 

[Merc1]

This gives us a good idea as to what Ferrari will do in a few years to the 599.

Gonna be the hottest thing on the market for sure. Arguably the 599 is just that now. Along with the DBS.

M

 

[PanterroR]

Although a a specially selected audience had the opportunity to see the Vandenbrink GT Convertible earlier this year at the Cercle Deluxe 2007 fair in Vienna the rest of us were left using our imagination, but now for the first time the Dutch firm has released the first image for us all to see. The GT Convertible is based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and will feature a lightweight carbon fibre folding hardtop.

No further details have been released yet but the power is likely to come from the same Edo Competition sourced engine as the current 599 & 630 GTO, which boast a power output of 650hp and 750hp respectively.

Each unit is built to order for that extra bit of exclusivity but don't expect this to come cheap, if we take the 599/630 GTO price as a guide we can expect the GT Convertible to be close to €1,000,000 not including the base price for the 599 GTB Fiorano.

To further whet our apetite, Vandenbrinks future designs may include the Audi R8, Spyker C8 Spyder and Corvette Z06.


Source - WCF: Vandenbrink Release GT Convertible Design Based Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

 

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OMFG ...that is magnificent!