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Verdict
Front-engined GT with a 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12 producing 620 hp, sold from 2006 to 2012 with an F1 automated gearbox or, very rarely, a manual. evo considers the engine reliable and the car known for its longevity, but buying guides cite leaking magnetorheological dampers, an F1 gearbox whose clutch and fluid need monitoring, and very expensive parts. A complete service history and a pre-purchase inspection by a Ferrari specialist are essential.
- Reliability
- 3.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €144,990 – €195,000
- Monthly cost
- €2,249
- Euro NCAP
- Not tested
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1.
599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Automatic · 620 hp · 17.1 L/100 km · 490 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
5,998 cm³ V12 producing 620 hp, six-speed F1 automated gearbox, rear-wheel drive, 2 seats and a 320-litre boot (L'argus). The Ferrari Owners' Club guide notes that almost all 599s delivered in the UK had this gearbox.
599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle
Petrol · Manual · 620 hp · 17.1 L/100 km · 490 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
Same 620 hp V12 with a six-speed manual gearbox (L'argus). evo says only 30 buyers chose it, and the Ferrari Owners' Club guide mentions just a handful of cars: rare and very expensive examples.
599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Automatic · 620 hp · Crit'Air 2
HGTE pack offered from 2009: firmer suspension, car lowered by 10 mm, faster gear changes and a louder exhaust, with no power gain (evo, Ferrari Owners' Club). It costs more than the base GTB.
599 GTO V12 6.0 F1
Petrol · Automatic · 670 hp · Crit'Air 2
Limited series derived from the 599XX, quoted at 670 hp by Caroom (661 bhp according to the Ferrari Owners' Club); very rare, and selling for several hundred thousand pounds on the British market according to the Ferrari Owners' Club.
599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
Petrol · Automatic · 670 hp · Crit'Air 2
Open-top version limited to 80 examples, shown at the 2010 Paris Motor Show for Pininfarina's 80th anniversary, 670 hp (Ferrari, as cited by Supercars.net).
Market prices
€144,990 – €195,000
Indicative range: 2006 to 2010, yearly medians of 24 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
Leaking magnetorheological dampers
Severity 2/3 · Costlyevo cites leaking dampers as one of the only two recurring problems (up to £2,500 a pair in its feature, more than £3,000 in the buying section). PistonHeads confirms they can leak and that a new pair costs £3,000. The Ferrari Owners' Club quotes new dampers at around £1,500 each, sold only in pairs.
- Versions
- 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
F1 gearbox clutch and gear changes
Severity 2/3 · Costlyevo considers clutch wear not especially problematic (more than 50,000 miles possible, wear readable via OBD) but puts a clutch at over £2,000 before labour. The Ferrari Owners' Club links jerky take-offs to clutch wear or sensors, with a new clutch at £3,000–5,000, and recommends a gearbox oil change every two years or 37,000 miles. Giallo Modena considers clutch problems common on cars driven hard, advises asking for the clutch's remaining-life reading (below 50%, a replacement is near) and links jerky shifts to the hydraulic actuators.
- Versions
- 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Radiator and cooling system leaks
Severity 2/3 · Costlyevo lists leaking radiators among the only recurring problems. Giallo Modena asks buyers to check the cooling system for leaks and overheating, especially on older cars.
- Versions
- 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Worn ball joints, track rod ends and suspension
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingPistonHeads reports worn ball joints and creaking, £500 per corner. The Ferrari Owners' Club cites steering and suspension ball joints as the first likely problems, inexpensive to repair (£500 per corner for the ball joints). evo recommends listening for suspension knocks.
- Versions
- 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Corrosion of the aluminium chassis
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingThe Ferrari Owners' Club points out that the aluminium tub is not immune to corrosion: paint bubbling where the composite rear buttresses meet the rear wings, and at the door sill. Giallo Modena advises checking the aluminium chassis for signs of corrosion, especially if the car has lived near the sea.
- Versions
- 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Temperamental electrics and ageing interior trim
Severity 1/3 · Annoyingevo warns of small electrical faults and notes that minor parts are expensive: if the mirror control fails, the whole switch panel must be replaced, at a four-figure cost. Giallo Modena mentions sticky plastics, peeling controls, shrinking leather, and a weak battery that triggers warning lights.
- Versions
- 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €421 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €88 |
| Maintenance | €178 |
| Depreciation | €1,562 |
| Total per month | €2,249 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€421
599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1 version: combined consumption of 17.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
17.1 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €421
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€88
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€178
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€1,562
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F141 — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Ask for the clutch's remaining-life reading from the F1 gearbox (SD3 diagnostic or OBD read) and the date of the last gearbox oil change (evo, Ferrari Owners' Club, Giallo Modena).
- Check the magnetorheological dampers for leaks and knocking; a pair costs between £1,500 and over £3,000 according to the guides (evo, PistonHeads, Ferrari Owners' Club).
- Check the condition of the carbon-ceramic discs if the car has them: evo puts a pair at about £7,000, PistonHeads a full set at over £11,000.
- Examine the paint near the rear buttresses and the door sill, and the radiators, for corrosion and leaks (Ferrari Owners' Club, evo).
- Require a complete service history; engine and gearbox oil changes are done by the year, not by mileage, because these cars are driven little (evo, Giallo Modena).
- Test the controls and the battery: warning lights, peeling switches, mirrors (evo, Giallo Modena).
Questions to ask the seller
- What is the clutch's remaining life, and when was the F1 gearbox last serviced?
- Have the magnetorheological dampers and radiators already been replaced, and at what cost?
- Is the HGTE pack original, and is the servicing documented every year at Ferrari or by a specialist?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
- €116,950 – €325,000
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider
F142 · 2009–2015
- Price
- €208,200 – €401,450
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Jaguar F-Type
I · 2013–2024
- Price
- €38,000 – €70,400
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Chevrolet Corvette
C7 · 2014–2019
- Price
- €65,900 – €87,900
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F141 (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Has the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano been tested by Euro NCAP?
No test is mentioned in any source found: Le Tribunal du Net notes in June 2026 that Ferrari had never sent a single one of its cars for crash testing, with the electric Luce to be the first. The sheet therefore says “not tested”.
What power and boot space does the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano have?
L'argus gives 620 hp for 608 Nm, combined consumption of 17.1 L/100 km, 490 g/km of CO2, 2 seats and a 320-litre boot. AutoScout24 confirms 620 hp and 320 litres.
What is the difference between the 599 GTB, the HGTE, the GTO and the SA Aperta?
The HGTE pack (from 2009) firms and lowers the suspension and speeds up gear changes without touching the engine (evo, Ferrari Owners' Club). The GTO is a more powerful limited series, at 670 hp according to Caroom, and the SA Aperta is an open-top version limited to 80 examples, 670 hp (Supercars.net).
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