Performance, Precision & Panache: 2010 Ferrari 599 HGTE at Carhuna Auction

The HGTE package, a £13,960 option at the time, added sharper suspension, improved response, and more precise handling. In fact if you already had a 599, you could have had all the dynamic changes done as a retro-fit. Word has it that Luca Badoer, Ferrari’s F1 test driver, was first in line for that upgrade. The key differentiator which sets dealer fit cars from factory examples is the stitching on the seats, more specifically the ‘Handling GTE’ script that was only factory supplied. Although the pack didn’t boost horsepower, it shaved 0.6 seconds off the Fiorano lap time. 

This specific example, offered by a private seller, is presented in the striking Nero Daytona, complemented by Scuderia shields and immaculate 20” five-spoke split-rim alloys, shod in Pirelli P Zero tyres. With only 15,675 miles on the odometer, it is in exceptional condition. The contrasting Giallo brake callipers perfectly frame the carbon-ceramic brake discs, enhancing the car's sporty yet elegant appearance.

Inside, the cockpit features luxurious Nero leather and Alcantara carbon-fibre sports seats, boasting electric and memory functions, and highlighted by Giallo stitching and Cavallino embroidery, including the all important factory script. The driver’s environment is further enhanced by extensive carbon-fibre inlays, along with a steering wheel equipped with LED shift lights. Additional comfort and entertainment come from dual-zone climate control, a Bose sound system, rear luggage straps, and an Alpine stereo with DAB+ and Bluetooth. The original stereo unit is also included.

This beautiful HGTE-equipped Ferrari 599 is live in a Carhuna auction platform from October 16th to October 23rd, offering an extraordinary opportunity for enthusiasts to own a well-maintained, rare modern Ferrari.