The recently-launched Handling GTE package for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is now also available as a Ferrari Genuine Accessories package for dealer fitment, with two options available according to the customer’s specific requirements and age of vehicle. These options are a pre-2008 and post-2008 package.
The Pre-2008 includes a handling, exhaust and aesthetic kit. The Post-2008 packs the same but also consists of a performance enhancement kit, which cannot be installed on cars with manual gearboxes. The full specification of each kit is detailed below:
Handling package includes:
- Lower suspension (10mm)
- New magnetorheologically controlled suspension calibration for the Manettino SPORT and RACE configurations
- More rigid suspension springs (front + 17%, rear + 15%)
- More rigid rear anti-roll bars (diameter increased to 25mm)
- HGTE specific tyres with improved compound (8% more grip)
- 3-piece modular rims with reduced weight (forged spokes) and special new design
Performance (only available for post-2008 cars, from engine no. 122779) package includes:
- New exhausts silencers with two-tone finish tailpipes
- Enhanced F1 gearshift actuation, with response times reduced to 85ms
- New accelerator logic with modified mapping for improved throttle response
Exhaust package includes:
- New exhausts silencers with two-tone finish tailpipes
The Exhaust kit is designed for:
- Vehicles that cannot receive the software updates listed in the Performance kit since the engine was produced before assembly number 122779 (pre-2008)
- All cars with manual gearboxes
- Clients who are only interested in modifying the styling and sound of their own cars
Aesthetic package includes:
- New design front grille with a special chromatic treatment
- Burnished finish to Prancing Horse symbols on the front grill and rear boot lid
