It’s always interesting when you see a car take on its predecessor. In this case, it’s the Ferrari 599 GTO taking on the F12berlientta that replaced the 599 grand tourers.
(Related: Ferraris vs. a Snowmobile at Modball Rally 2015)
In a video uploaded by DragtimeInfo June 19, the two cars face off in a drag race that takes them to speeds over 160 mph. Before you watch the race, check out the quick specs below to see how they stack up against each other.
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Ferrari F12berlinetta
- 6.3-liter V12 Engine
- 730 hp and 509 lb-ft of torque
- 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual
- 227mph top speed
- 0-62 mph time of 3.1 seconds
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Ferrari 599 GTO
- 6.0-liter V12 engine
- 670 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque
- 6-speed automated manual
- 208 mph top speed
- 0-62 mph time of 3.1 seconds
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Were the results what you expected? Leave your thoughts and the drag race you want to see in the comments below.
Editor’s Note: Do not attempt to recreate anything seen in the video above unless on a closed course under professional supervision. The editors at the duPont REGISTRY do not condone any illegal street activity, and remind you to always obey local traffic laws.
[Update 6/24/15 – An earlier version of this article listed the specs for 599 GTB, rather than the 599 GTO. The information has since been updated to reflect the correct performance numbers]
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(Source: YouTube via MotorAuthority)
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