Video: Ferrari 599XX laps Nurburgring in 6:58.16, breaks 7-min barrier

Ferrari 599XX laps Nurburgring in 6:58.16

The Ferrari 599XX, which provides the basis for the new Ferrari 599 GTO, became the first ever production-derived sports car to break the 7-minute barrier on the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit, lapping the famous track in 6:58.16.

Make the jump for the video and the high-res image gallery.

Refresher: Power for the Ferrari 599XX comes from a 6.0L V12 engine making 700-hp with a maximum torque of 479 lb-ft. Ferrari also added a new F1 inspired gearbox that transfers power to the wheels
with gear change time cut down to 60 ms.

Ferrari 599XX laps Nurburgring in 6:58.16:

Inside: Ferrari 599XX Sets Nurburgring Record at 6:58.16:

Ferrari 599XX Nurburgring Record Promotional Video:

Ferrari 599XX laps Nurburgring in 6:58.16:

– By: Omar Rana