Review by CoMod joergW of Carrera the Evo/DIGITAL 132 : Ferrari 599XX "As seen at the Geneva Motor Show" and Ferrari 599XX "Homestead 2010"
(27335, 27336/30532, 30533)
With the Ferrari 599XX, Ferrari has taken the 12-cylinder 599 model—which was released in 2006 as the successor to the Ferrari 575— in 2009, Ferrari introduced a lightweight racing version of the 599, limited to 30 units and costing more than one million dollars, with 537 kW (730 PS) at 9,000 rpm.
To demonstrate the potential of the Ferrari 599XX, with its Active Flow system for precise electronic control of drag and its aerodynamic underbody design, the Italians put the sports car through its paces on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The clock stopped at a record time of 6:58.16 minutes.
I’m curious to see when and where I’ll get the chance to see a car like this in person!
Appearance:
The two models, in dark blue and a bold red, look true to the real thing, gestylt.Bedruckung and the paint jobs are clean and rich in detail. As far as I know, these cars haven’t competed in any real-life racing series yet, but on theCarrera
track, thanks to their understated racing look, they can easily be used in GT races, the 1:32 Endurance Cup series, or in a head-to-head battle against the McLaren GTs. You just shouldn’t be more Catholic than the Pope—anything goes as long as it looks good and runs harmoniously with the others. The red “outer packaging” with the Ferrari logo is a nice touch and makes the Ferraris stand out from the crowd of other cars.
Technical Features:
The light is quite bright and shows almost no light leakage from the sides. Otherwise, the extended steering angle—which also has a positive effect on this vehicle’s drifting performance—has been standard for quite some time. The tires offer sufficient grip; as always, a brief burn-in and edge-breaking are recommended.
Workmanship:
The wheels fit snugly in the wheel wells. The axles and rims rotate smoothly and evenly. There is sufficient space in the chassis to accommodate pieces of rolled lead. One of the vehicle’s A-pillars stuck out slightly, but it could be easily pushed into the correct position, since the upper body panels are not molded in one piece with the side panels and front end.
Handling:
The handling is smooth and balanced. There are no noticeable tendency to understeer or oversteer, allowing the vehicle to be driven quickly and safely.
(27335, 27336/30532, 30533)
With the Ferrari 599XX, Ferrari has taken the 12-cylinder 599 model—which was released in 2006 as the successor to the Ferrari 575— in 2009, Ferrari introduced a lightweight racing version of the 599, limited to 30 units and costing more than one million dollars, with 537 kW (730 PS) at 9,000 rpm.
To demonstrate the potential of the Ferrari 599XX, with its Active Flow system for precise electronic control of drag and its aerodynamic underbody design, the Italians put the sports car through its paces on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The clock stopped at a record time of 6:58.16 minutes.
I’m curious to see when and where I’ll get the chance to see a car like this in person!
Appearance:
The two models, in dark blue and a bold red, look true to the real thing, gestylt.Bedruckung and the paint jobs are clean and rich in detail. As far as I know, these cars haven’t competed in any real-life racing series yet, but on the
Technical Features:
The light is quite bright and shows almost no light leakage from the sides. Otherwise, the extended steering angle—which also has a positive effect on this vehicle’s drifting performance—has been standard for quite some time. The tires offer sufficient grip; as always, a brief burn-in and edge-breaking are recommended.
Workmanship:
The wheels fit snugly in the wheel wells. The axles and rims rotate smoothly and evenly. There is sufficient space in the chassis to accommodate pieces of rolled lead. One of the vehicle’s A-pillars stuck out slightly, but it could be easily pushed into the correct position, since the upper body panels are not molded in one piece with the side panels and front end.
Handling:
The handling is smooth and balanced. There are no noticeable tendency to understeer or oversteer, allowing the vehicle to be driven quickly and safely.
