Ferrari 599 GTO (2011)

The name, “GTO” (Gran Turismo Omologata) instantly calls to mind two Ferraris that have entered the collective imagination as symbols of performance. After the 1962 250 GTO, which swept the boards in GT racing categories in the 1960s and is now a highly prized collector's car, came the iconic 1984 288 GTO, which pretty much invented the entire modern supercar genre. The 599 GTO is the most recent GTO. Ferrari has only given this name to 3 cars and each GTO was based on a circuit car - the 599 GTO was based on the 599 GTB Fiorano chassis but is essentially the road-going version of the 599XX track car.

The 599 GTO weighs 100 kg less than the standard GTB by a severe diet in a similar manner to other recent Ferrari lightweight models such as the 430 Scuderia. The 599 GTO is visually aggressive thanks to styling elements derived from the 599XX - but it's not all for show. Thanks to concepts transferred from the track car to the road-going version, the GTO generates downforce of 144 kg at 200 km/h. The entire car has received design revisions over the standard GTB including the front, the sides, the flat underbody and the cooling flows. In the latter instance, the GTO can count on improved ducting to the brake discs and pads, and the adoption of wheel doughnuts – a disc positioned outside the brake disc that ensures that hot air exiting the wheel arch stays as close to the body of the car as possible to reduce drag; again, a feature borrowed straight from the FXX.

When produced in 2010, Ferrari announced that the 599 GTO was their fastest road car ever, able to lap the Fiorano test circuit in 1 minute 24 seconds, one second faster than the Ferrari Enzo. Its engine produces a staggering 661 bhp at 8,250 rpm, with 460 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. The 599 GTO can sprint to 62 mph in under 3.35 seconds whilst easily reaching a top speed of over 208 mph.

Please note, this vehicle is no longer for sale.

This example was supplied new to its first custodian in December 2010, optioned in Grigio Silverstone with its roof in Grigio Silverstone Opaco as per the original launch specification. Very unusually for a GTO, this example sees a full leather interior completed by special request in Sabbia. The first owner would cover only a handful of miles during his ownership, but the car would not pass to its second custodian for 9 months.

Ownership Summary

• 29.12.2010 - Supplied new to first custodian
• 00.09.2011 - Purchased by Omar Khyami as a gift for Ms Ecclestone
• 19.09.2011 - Placed in Ms Ecclestone's name
• 01.04.2014 - Purchased by current custodian

Service History

• 15.02.2013 – Graypaul Nottingham – Annual Service – 206 miles
• 18.02.2014 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 224 miles
• 24.06.2015 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 1,689 miles
• 19.09.2016 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 1,796 miles
• 21.09.2017 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 2,700 miles
• 19.09.2018 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 2,735 miles
• 30.07.2020 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 3,014 miles
• 25.11.2021 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 3,024 miles
• 30.11.2022 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 4,231 miles
• 20.11.2023 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 4,269 miles
• 14.11.2024 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 4,323 miles
• 09.12.2025 – Stratstone Wilmslow – Annual Service – 4,324 miles

Factory specification

• Grigio Silverstone with Grigio Silverstone Opaco roof
• Full leather interior in Sabbia
• Leather upholstery for headliner in Sabbia
• Leather upholstery for rear bench in Sabbia
• Colour upon request for steering wheel in Sabbia
• Carbon fibre front headlight bucket
• Carbon fibre rear shelf moulding
• Carbon fibre underdoor covers
• Bose Hi-Fi System
• Rear Parking Sensors
• iPod Connection

Ms Ecclestone received the GTO from her then partner stockbroker Omar Khyami as documented at the time in the tabloid press. She was photographed with the car, but her use was sparse. In 2014, the car was placed for sale and purchased by its current custodian.

Since then, the car has been exclusively serviced by the same dealership, Stratstone Ferrari of Wilmslow. Averaging just 250 miles per year, this example today presents with just 4,550 miles from new and is accompanied by its red book Classiche certification, original book pack and wealth of invoices. An exceptionally rare configuration with full leather interior, it is thought just 3 of the 65 UK supplied examples optioned as such. Furthermore, this is thought to be 1 of just 3 Grigio Silverstone examples supplied new to the UK.