Italian sports car maker; Ferrari has unveiled the 599 GTB Fiorano with the new Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) performance package. The HGTE package includes stiffer springs and rear anti-roll bar as well as re-calibrated Manettino system which adjusts the the 599 HGTE’s magneto-rheological shock absorbers for a more dynamic driving experience. Other improvements include; a lower ride height, new high performance tires, an upgraded version of the F1-SuperFast transmission which offers faster shifts and improved accelerator response, as well as an improved exhaust silencer.
Design wise as mentioned earlier, its is finished in three-layer metallic Rosso, while other visual and performance upgrades on the outside include; 20 inch sports wheels as well as a matte black rear diffuser. The 599 HGTE’s interior is treated to two-tone leather and Alcantara seats with carbon-fiber rear seat backs.
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Mate, the 599's F1 transmission is a robotised manual gearbox, not a dual-clutch one.
The California is the only Ferrari with a dual clutch gearbox.