This post originally appeared on Business Insider by Travis Okulski.
Over the last decade, steadily rising gas prices have led to an effort to increase efficiency and lower fuel consumption.
And while supercar makers have made strides with higher fuel economy, they have put an even bigger effort into monumental horsepower gains.
Ferrari is about to introduce its successor to the 599 GTB Fiorano, and the company has now officially said that the new car, rumored to be called the F620, will be the “most powerful Ferrari ever.”
With 660 horsepower, the current 599 GTB has never been accused of being a slouch. If Ferrari truly means this will be the most powerful car it has ever built, we can anticipate a horsepower number that will exceed 850.
Its previous most powerful model was the 845 horsepower FXX Evolution track day car.
Video of the F620, which is being piloted by F1 drivers Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso, has just surfaced on YouTube.
Since the bodywork is heavily camouflaged, this video will have to satisfy us until the car is officially revealed on February 29.
Take a look below (via YouTube):
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2theADDLED
Feb. 22, 2012 at 6:41pmIt already out sold the Chevy Volt !
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BostonHarold
Feb. 22, 2012 at 12:35pmThis is a millionaire playboy’s suicide machine. A technological dream car I’m sure. Only a veteran Grand Prix champion could safely handle this beast. It’s like JFK Jr’s fast powerful Piper Saratoga…which a flight instructor friend of mine said he was unqualified to fly…but he could afford one. Powerful machinery can kill their irresponsible owners. Rock star Vince Neill killed his best friend when he totalled his Ferrari on a stoned beer run. Gimme a vintage V-12 Ferrari 250 GT or a 1964 E-Jag anyday. 150 MPH is fast enough for the average citizen.
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casseopea42
Feb. 22, 2012 at 2:54pmyawn
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bombshelterbob
Feb. 22, 2012 at 3:07pmBostonharold, I’d buy one of those rolling woodys just to offend a constipated lefty like you!
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voodoolife
Feb. 23, 2012 at 12:09amHe drives a Prius… pay him no mind…
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sjohn70037
Feb. 23, 2012 at 1:54pmSorry about your penis Bostonharold
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EchoHawk
Feb. 22, 2012 at 12:02pmtrolltrainer, you must be an invalid because you are using the word infinitely incorrectly according to my calculations.
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Gonzo
Feb. 22, 2012 at 11:14amConsidering the battle Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno had over an Accura, this one should be all out war.
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Im_not_crazy92
Feb. 22, 2012 at 10:56amJust wait. In the next few years Ferrari is going to bring back the Enzo. It’ll ba a Bugatti Veyron righter. (The Veyron produces 1001hp and goes 253mph
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AB5r
Feb. 22, 2012 at 10:50amBugatti Veyron has over 1,000 HP and nearly 1,000 pounds of torque. But it isn’t a Ferrari.
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Tom70
Feb. 22, 2012 at 10:35amThe Obama Gods will punish these people who manufacture cars that burn, “dare I say it GASOLINE.” The elite’s will drive these super cars and we the people who pay taxes will be forced to drive a Chevy VOLT that goes almost to your work station. Drive 20 miles dies, walk 2 miles and then push the damn thing home to charge it up and do it all over again. The UAW assn. is happy.
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TomFerrari
Feb. 22, 2012 at 10:26amTime to demand my ineritence? LOL
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SpankDaMonkey
Feb. 22, 2012 at 10:25am.
Why build it? Most of the folks that can buy one don’t have the skills to drive it……..
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flatdaddio
Feb. 22, 2012 at 9:03amwas that Felipe Massa driving?
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trolltrainer
Feb. 22, 2012 at 9:20amNo, the article was lying…
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flatdaddio
Feb. 22, 2012 at 9:00amwas that Felipe Massa driving that? ….sure did look like it…
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rdk
Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:56amJust what is needed for our time.
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mwhaley
Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:56am850hp street legal machine. I am officially achieving wood.
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THEUNKNOWNPATRIOT
Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:44amI just wanted to let Ferrari know that their new F1 car looks like ASS! Get rid of the kink in the nose section, even if it costs you .01 of a second of lap time.
P.S. The new car road car sounded great as usual!
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JP4JOY
Feb. 22, 2012 at 9:10amIn the article is said that the car was wearing camouflage so you couldn’t see what it looks like till its official release on Feb 29
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dinadp
Feb. 22, 2012 at 9:41amIt does sound good but Red Bull’s RBR8 will beat Ferrari’s F2012. ;)
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Tickdog
Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:30ami want one!
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Guerrino_P
Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:26amI guess great things can come from socialist countries. I’m making pasta tonight. Ciao bella.
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bpodlesnik
Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:26amWow. And on my birthday as well.
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hi
Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:23amSo many people die crashing their 911 Porsches. Now they have an even faster car? Not good.
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bpodlesnik
Feb. 22, 2012 at 9:01amMore people are injured or die in there 180 horsepower, everday, normal car.
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trolltrainer
Feb. 22, 2012 at 9:19amMaybe because there are infinitely more 180 HP everyday cars on the road? Just think if everyone had 850 HP supercars! Kinda scary, huh?
Not that I would walk away from the Ferrari, just pointing out that your argument is not valid.
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THXll38
Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:22amBad ass! I pre-ordered mine, but Jay Leno flew in and took my first place spot. Anyway . . . I expect to get mine in early March. I just hope they are willing to give me a good trade on my 1985 Chrysler K car!
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meeester
Feb. 22, 2012 at 9:11amHow much do you want for that K car.
(i confess; I will pay a premium if it is already asphalt grey with yellow racing stripes on the driver’s side)
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WAR PIGS CRAWLING
Feb. 22, 2012 at 10:13amI really, really, really want that K….so, I’ve got $34 in my wallet, plus a card for a free time share offer (only valid with a six hour sales pitch)…..so, give me $33 bucks and we’ll call it even… thanks in advance.
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DD313
Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:18amFun to drive in a traffic jam.
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