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Following cars such the 250 GTO or 288 GTO is not a task taken lightly. In their time, both were the ultimate expression of Ferrari aimed squarely at motor sport, so how can 599 GTO currently compare?. Really, it can’t. The 599 doesn’t have the same motor sport aspirations as the other GTOs and the name would probably be more appropriate for the 599XX track day version. What the new model does showcase is what the 599 should have been from its onset in 2006. The Larger brakes, more power and better aerodynamics ensure that the entire edition of 599 cars will be sold with little fuss.