The 599 was Ferrari's flagship V12 GT from the late 2000s and early 2010s. It made its debut for the 2007 model year as the replacement for the 575M in the Ferrari lineup. Powering the 599 GTB Fiorano is a 6.0-liter V12 with 612 horsepower and 448 lb-ft of torque paired to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed F1 automated manual. The 599 was the last V12 Prancing Horse to offer a stick-shift, and only 30 examples of the 599 GTB were ever produced with a manual transmission. It makes the dash from zero to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph. One of the 599's most distinctive design features is its flying buttress C-pillars, which directs air around the trunk and creates additional downforce without the need for a prominent rear wing. Its interior is adorned in premium leather and features a mostly traditional setup with buttons and dials. The driver's seat in the 599 is positioned slightly towards the center of the vehicle for an optimal driving position, and its gauge cluster contains a mix of analog and digital gauges. In addition, the 599's steering wheel houses the vehicle's electronic systems and start button.
Most examples of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano are currently valued between $150,000 and $200,000, while examples with the six-speed manual tend to go for twice as much on the resale market. Other notable versions of the 599 include the better-handling HGTE, track-focused GTO, and open-top SA Aperta. The two examples featured here were on display at my local Cars and Coffee last month, with the second one also on display at the most recent meet earlier this month, sporting the same shade of red but different sets of rims. Overall, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is a gorgeous and amazing supercar and one of my favorite Prancing Horses from the 2000s. In addition, the two examples featured in this post were two of my favorite vehicles that showed up at the past two monthly Cars and Coffee meets.
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