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Old 09-02-2010 | 01:13 AM
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The 599xx is an awesome machine but I would take this instead. Its a bit more useful on the street.
http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sp...es/599GTO.aspx
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Old 09-02-2010 | 01:18 AM
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I would just drive off with the ****** when they weren't looking lol.
Old 09-02-2010 | 07:37 AM
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They've been using the FXX's as testbeds for new technology and systems that end up in their road cars. Mind you, this is the same treatment people get when they "buy" one of Ferrari's F1 cars. They have full service of the vehicle by Ferrari mechanics/engineers, and you get to run it a few times if you're lucky.

I'd much rather have a different form of dedicated track car, without all the nanny stuff.
Old 09-02-2010 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by WarShrike
They've been using the FXX's as testbeds for new technology and systems that end up in their road cars. Mind you, this is the same treatment people get when they "buy" one of Ferrari's F1 cars. They have full service of the vehicle by Ferrari mechanics/engineers, and you get to run it a few times if you're lucky.

I'd much rather have a different form of dedicated track car, without all the nanny stuff.
When you consider the amount of proprietary technology that goes into these testbeds you can't really argue about them being strict. The last thing they want is someone tampering with them and either stealing their secrets or screwing up the tune or something of that nature.
Old 09-02-2010 | 01:04 PM
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meh most people that buy these cars anyways usually roll in strech limos or other fancy 200+k cars or private jets.

Its either it sits in their garage and comes out 5 times a year or they go to these events. Wouldn't be any different IMO.
Old 09-02-2010 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MrDavid
I believe this car ran the best time around the Top Gear track....by far. And is yet to be topped.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx_dL41eUDo
that is the Fxx, and enzo baed race car, not the 599xx
Old 09-02-2010 | 07:07 PM
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Is this even a question? Who wouldn't want to be baller enough to have a car that the Ferrari factory takes care of for you and hauls to the track for you. If you're that dude, you're awesome and probably have plenty of other cars to play with when you want to.



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