Though the California convertible has grabbed almost all the attention paid to Ferrari in the media recently, the 599 GTB is still just as formidable and attractive as it was the day it hit the streets. However, never one to rest on their laurels, the men and women in Maranello have plans to make it even more desirable at the Geneva Motor Show.
As it has done with the 575 and 612 before it, Ferrari has developed a new track focused handling package for the car. Called the Handling Grand Turismo Evoluzione (HGTE), the new upgrade will help add some spice to the 599 as it draws toward the end of its product cycle.
Exactly what will go into the 599 HGTE is still unknown, but history suggests it might include exterior appearance touches to the grille, wheels and rear diffuser/exhaust area, upgraded tires and more carbon fiber in the cabin. Slightly stiffer springs and anti-roll bars are also likely. The car's already massive 612hp (456kW) and 450lb-ft (608Nm) of torque are likely to remain untouched.
Also on show at next week’s Geneva event will be a preview of the ‘Laboratorio Technologico’ 599XX experimental car. The oddly named show car is described as a technological laboratory aimed at a select group of clients. It will incorporate the most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research, with many elements appearing for the first time. Expect to see something similar to Ferrari’s previous FXX model, with possibly even a new group of official client testers being established specifically for it.
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