Spotted this video on Youtube of the new 599XX setting a new 'production-derived sports car' lap record of 6 min 58.16 sec. The video is worth watching purely just for the aural experience. Paddy

Could this be the ultimate modified car? Built by Ferrari and perfected by its engineers this 599xx lacks only one thing- you can't drive it on the street. The car is based upon the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and has the same transaxle and engine layout, but that's where all the similarities end. The V12 engine in the standard 599 produces 620bhp