Novitec has long presented extreme adjustments to a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, and in September 2009. released and lighter model tuning, but it was not enough for the Italians as they continued to work with the model in order to send it into a new dimension. At the Geneva Motor Show, opening its doors next week, Novitec will present a so-called Race 848, which, as is clear from its name has the power 848 h.p., which is 40 h.p. more than the other extreme adjustments to tuning specialists. To achieve this performance of engineers of Novitec equipped 6.0-liter V12 engine with dual compressor system and modified electronics. Moreover, they are replaced intake manifolds, injectors and sports filter. As already mentioned, the engine of the Race 848 has a power 848 h.p. at 7 900 rev/min. and its maximum torque of 842 Nm achieved at 6 300 rev/min. Aggregate combined with six-speed F1-Superfast gearbox whose ratios may be changed by steering levers. As a result of improvements made, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano reaches new heights by being able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h for 3.4 sec, 0-200 km/h for 9.6 sec and 0-300 km/h for 23.7 sec and the maximum speed can reach is 347 km/h. As for the exterior of the car, she received the same aerodynamic kit which is available for other programs for Novitec Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Note that it is tested in a wind tunnel and contributes to stability at high speeds.
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Although models of Ferrari in no case can be called ecological or economical, the Italian manufacturer of sports cars will also endeavor to protect the environment. At the beginning of the year by Ferrari announced that foto-voltanic system installed at the factory in Maranello, which is emitted from the factory reduce CO2 emissions by 25 – 30% for 2009. But last week’s edition Quattroruote disseminate information that the company prepare and hybrid model. According to the Italian magazine, the vehicle will be based on the 599 GTB Fiorano and will debut at the exhibition in Geneva in March. It was clear that the hybrid model will be equipped with the familiar to us by car in a Formula1 system kinetic energy recovery (KERS). The system will consist of an electric motor and lithium-ion batteries located at the rear of the car, as preliminary data on fuel consumption it will be reduced by about 35%. Hybrid will be equipped with a system for regenerating energy from the brakes.
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During the vehicle exhibition in Geneva, Ferrari introduced the special package for the model 599 GTB Fiorano, which is called Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE), now spread from the Italian company official pictures of the car. We can not see that some of the photos present Michael Schumacher, who has tested Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE Fiore on the track in Italy in order to demonstrate the capabilities of sports cars. Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE differs from the standard model in the radiator grille, 20-inch alloy wheels and new ends of the exhaust system, which issued more ominous sound. The mechanical changes are limited to the car’s new lower suspension, and the interior is fitted with racing.
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