Strengths
- Enzo-derived 6.0 V12 NA
- Magneride debut on a Ferrari
- HGTE pack transformed the chassis
- GTO is a future blue-chip
Weaknesses
- F1 clutch wear
- Cambelt every 3 years
- Magneride damper cost
- Manuals almost mythical in UK
Notable tech
- Aluminium space-frame chassis
- Enzo-derived F140 6.0 V12 NA
- 6F1 paddle-shift (rare 6MT exists)
- Magnetorheological dampers (first Ferrari)
- HGTE pack 2009: stiffer springs, lowered ride, sharper steering
- Carbon-ceramic brakes standard
- GTO 2010 (599 cars), SA Aperta 2010 (80 cars)
Common issues
- F1 clutch
- Cambelt
- Magneride
- Sticky plastics
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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599 GTB Fiorano
BHP612
Torque608 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top205 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6F1
599 GTB HGTE
BHP612
Torque608 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top205 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6F1
599 GTO
BHP661
Torque620 Nm
0–603.3 s
Top208 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6F1
SA Aperta
BHP661
Torque620 Nm
0–603.6 s
Top202 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6F1