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The 36th edition of the Bologna Motor Show
will provide Ferrari with 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. |
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The 36th
edition of the Bologna Motor Show will provide Ferrari
with 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 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 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 recalibrated. The ‘opening
gap’ system logic is based on the following parameters:
steering wheel angle, longitudinal acceleration, lateral
acceleration and 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 will be
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 will be 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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