The 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO has in conclusion taken the wraps of its high-performance 599 GTO.Using the already potent 599 GTB HGTE as a jumping point, the 599 GTO kicks it up a notch with a number of performance improvements. The 599 GTO cranks out 670 horsepower, up from the standard car’s 612 horsepower. The 599 GTO’s V12 engine is capable of revving to 9,000 rpm. Power is routed through an F1-style six-speed gearbox.The 599's chassis has been thoroughly reworked for the GTO treatment, and Ferrari says the improvements completely eliminated any understeer.The car-driver interface was designed to maximize car and driver performance with a layout of the main commands that ensures absolute efficiency and minimum distraction. The Racing manettino also puts the emphasis firmly on sporty, track-specific driving settings by offering the driver full choice with regard to the electronic control parameters.But the popularity of the quintessential rosso corsa is on the decline. Just a decade ago, 85 percent of all Ferraris built sported red liveries while today, that figure is around the 45 percent mark. According to Ferrari, choosing an relatively unique color is one of the personalization areas that have developed rapidly in the last few years.