Jeh Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 The 599 GTB Fiorano was the next in line of Ferrari’s production V12s. Delivering over 600 horsepower, and combining elements of classic design language with modern aerodynamics; these cars proved extremely desirable and superb to drive, especially when equipped with the brand’s optional 6-speed gearbox. Tomini Classics proudly presents this superlative 599 GTB Nibbio Zagato, one of nine cars built, and the only example of the series to ever be equipped with a manual gearbox. DETAILS STOCK NOFER-078 YEAR2007 BODYCOUPE ENGINE5,999CC V12 EXTERIORDARK BLUE INTERIORBLUE MILEAGE26,772 KILOMETRES TRANSMISSIONMANUAL LOCATIONTOMINI GALLERY - DUBAI DESIGNED BYZAGATO PRICE $1,495,000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdude Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Oh finally a modern Ferrari I like the looks of, if you exclude the front end that is. I will have to declare my grumpy old man card here and say not a fan of exotic, super or hypercars. 99% of which spend all their time sitting in a climate control garage in some rich old farts collection and one or twice a year taken to the golf course for the annual celeb charity game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Wow, rev limiter set at 8.5. Would love to hear engine roaring at 8K rpm at least Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 6 hours ago, Gaurav said: Wow, rev limiter set at 8.5. Would love to hear engine roaring at 8K rpm at least You can do it more reliably and for a lot less money. Honda S2000 hits 9k. Real screamer of an engine but the most interesting thing is that it spins backwards. You can adjust the Rev limiter on ECU equipped cars easily, or remove it completely if you have uprated rods and are feeling brave. One of my first cars had no limiter and it was a lot of fun to drive. You just have to be aware of it, have some self control and watch your gearshifts. I never had an issue with it but the guy who bought it from me blew the engine in less than a mile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treks Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) Removing the rev limiter on this Ferrari requires balls so big they have their own gravitational fields. But I agree- if you keep in mind that rev limiters are programmed into ECU's for a reason, you can get a lot of fun from a sporty engine that revs freely. If off course, you are that way inclined Edited November 28, 2018 by treks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdude Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I 4 hours ago, Barry said: You can do it more reliably and for a lot less money. Honda S2000 hits 9k. Real screamer of an engine but the most interesting thing is that it spins backwards. You can adjust the Rev limiter on ECU equipped cars easily, or remove it completely if you have uprated rods and are feeling brave. One of my first cars had no limiter and it was a lot of fun to drive. You just have to be aware of it, have some self control and watch your gearshifts. I never had an issue with it but the guy who bought it from me blew the engine in less than a mile. I think there is whole world of difference to see a 600hp V12 hit 8k than a puny 2.0 Honda hit 8k. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 21 hours ago, desertdude said: I I think there is whole world of difference to see a 600hp V12 hit 8k than a puny 2.0 Honda hit 8k. Grumpy old man stuff aside, there’s no denying the S2000 is impressive for what it is, a small convertible, especially considering it was released in 1999. 250 bhp from a N/A 2.0 4 pot, hits 9k rpm reliably all day long. RWD, 50/50 weight distribution, handles like a dream. Broaden your horizons man. I love a nice burbly V8 as much as the next guy but there’s a whole other world out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Barry said: Broaden your horizons man. I love a nice burbly V8 as much as the next guy but there’s a whole other world out there. It's a V12 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Gaurav said: It's a V12 It might be a V12, I have a car with a W16 in the shop at the minute. Numbers don’t impress me. It’s not the number of cylinders or engine capacity, it’s what you do with it that counts. It can easily turn into a willy waving contest, mine is bigger than yours etc, but if you’re not going to pull the handbrake and drift it round the world trade centre like a boss, what’s the point? The smaller cars with better power to weight ratio deserve more respect. What’s the point in having a million horsepower unless you can use it on track? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Barry said: if you’re not going to pull the handbrake and drift it round the world trade centre like a boss, what’s the point? 2 I would love to see you doing this on the first day you get your license here. Ill arrange any car you name it, be it V12,13,15, 16.....! Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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