At first glance, you might say that this is a Ferrari 599XXโthe screaming, track-only monster built for the worldโs most exclusive racing program. But take a closer look, and youโll notice something remarkable. This isnโt a factory-built XX. Itโs the Talos 599XXTโa road-legal transformation of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano that blends the ferocity of Ferrariโs most hardcore experiment with the civility of a grand tourer, built by Talos Vehicles from the UK.
The Talos 599XXT begins life as a standard 599 GTB, Ferrariโs V12-powered GT from the late 2000s. Talos then tears it down to its core, fitting new carbon-fiber bodywork molded directly from genuine 599XX panelsโevery surface except the roof and doors. These molds alone cost around half a million pounds to produce, since the GTBโs chassis required custom adaptations.
The result is a car that mirrors the XXโs extreme presence, right down to the towering rear wing and aggressive diffuser, but wrapped around a structure that still welcomes the open road. Inside, the car sheds none of the GTBโs luxury. While carbon fiber dominates the cabin, the seats remain comfortable, with added modern touches like wireless charging and even the option for an integrated iPad screen.
Power comes from a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12,rebuilt from the ground up and tuned to produce around 660 horsepowerโsimilar to the 599 GTO. The gearbox, a single-clutch semi-automatic unit, has been reprogrammed using the GTOโs mapping, producing faster upshifts and dramatic, crackling downshifts that punctuate every burst of acceleration.
The sound, however, is pure XX madness. The bespoke exhaust system gives the Talos 599XXT an edge-of-your-seat wail reminiscent of the 599XXโs unfiltered track symphony. Yet, unlike the XX, you can actually drive this one to the south of France without destroying your spine or eardrums. Check out the video below as the folks from Supercar Driver on YouTube take it for a drive.
