Another adventure with Harry Metcalfe as he heads to Italy to pick up the new Ferrari 599 SA Aperta, one of the 80 models. Together with the French owner, Harry visits the factory in Maranello and compares the Aperta with his 550 Barchetta, which he took along.
SA refers to Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina. The 599 SA Aperta doesn’t have an automatic roof but a manually removable soft roof. The engine is the same of the 599 GTO producing 661hp and 620Nm of torque. The 599 SA Aperta accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 325km/h.
I really love this type of documentation! He is able to explain all the details so simple.. And the car… Oh my, just beautiful!
Harry’s diaries are always spot on and highly entertaining. Here’s to hoping he does many many more!