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Death Traps: These Cars Are Unsafe At Any Speed

Ferrari 599 GTO

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When the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano was introduced, the car community praised its power, handling, and precision. It was one of the best Ferraris ever, with V12 in the front. However, Ferrari knew the 599 GTB had more potential and introduced two crazy versions, 599 FXX and 599 GTO. The GTO was a road-going version of the track-oriented FXX, featuring a highly tuned V12 engine with 670 horsepower (via Ferrari).

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The car could get from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, topping 208 mph. The secret of brutal performance was a lightweight body that removed all but the essentials from the interior and revised suspension to achieve even better handling. However, that made the car even more nervous and hard to drive.  If you were not concentrated and know precisely what you are doing, you could lose control instantly and go sideways in a smoky drift. Also, because of the high-performance nature of the 599 GTO, driving on wet roads was an adventure. Even at low speeds.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez
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