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Top 10 Cars That Want to Seriously Harm You

Ferrari 599 GTO

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

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The car was capable of getting from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, topping 208 mph. The secret of its brutal performance was its lightweight body. Ferrari removed all but the bare essentials from the interior and revised the suspension to achieve even better handling. However, the 599 GTO was tail-happy, so drivers would lose control and go sideways in a smoky drift. Also, because of the high-performance nature of the 599 GTO, driving on wet surfaces was an adventure, even at low speeds.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez

Vukasin Herbez writes about classic American muscle, Japanese performance icons and landmark Ferraris for Motor Junkie. Vukasin's features explore the history behind the cars that defined each decade.

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