The Vandenbrink GTO is a limited re-bodied version of the
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (internal code F141) is a grand tourer produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. It was the brand's front engined, two-seat model that replaced the 575M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model, and was replaced fo ...
. This means an entirely new coachwork, designed by
Michiel van den Brink of
Vandenbrink Design
Vandenbrink Design is a Netherlands-based automotive design and coachbuilding company, founded in 2006 by Michiel van den Brink and Robert Koumans.
Cars
In 2006, Van den Brink introduced a plan to design and build a special coachbuilt Ferrari, ...
, is fitted on the stripped chassis and drivetrain of a Ferrari 599 GTB production car. The car's styling is inspired by the 1962
Ferrari 250 GTO
The Ferrari 250 GTO is a GT car produced by Ferrari from 1962 to 1964 for homologation into the FIA's Group 3 Grand Touring Car category. It was powered by Ferrari's ''Tipo 168/62'' Colombo V12 engine.
The "250" in its name denotes the disp ...
as a tribute.
The new coachworks are handcrafted in aluminium by Dutch classic car restoration specialist and
coachbuilder
A coachbuilder or body-maker is someone who manufactures bodies for passenger-carrying vehicles.Construction has always been a skilled trade requiring a relatively lightweight product with sufficient strength. The manufacture of necessarily ...
Alwin Hietbrink. Optional interior upholstery is hand-stitched by the Dutch Henk van Lith.
In cooperation with
race engineer
A race engineer is a motorsport team member who analyses data to achieve the best performance from the vehicle and driver. The race engineer communicates with the team's data analyst, mechanics, and driver, both between and during races. Off the ...
EDO Competition four versions are offered:
* the 599 GTO (5998 cc / 650 hp / 630 Nm)
* the high performance 630 GTO (6300 cc / 750 hp / 645374647 Nm)
Only 5 GTO's will be built.
References
Vandenbrink Design official website
External links
Sport-Auto Aktuell und Sport Vandenbrink GTO
Sports cars
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