Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is a car that's so good it can turn you into a ridiculously picky person. The day I tried the 599 HGTE, there was a window of opportunity at the Fiorano test track. Unfortunately the track was cold, damp, greasy and inconsistent.

Well, the springs are a bit stiffer front and rear, and the car is lowered by 10mm. Which means the car will roll and pitch less in the steady state. Time's up. Remember, the engine hasn't changed. But there's a new exhaust in the HGTE pack that gives it a richer baritone. Ditto the split-rim wheels.

The HGTE also gets cast-finished prancing horses front and rear, instead of polished. The standard car feels more suave. The HGTE is without doubt a better supercar.