The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano does 12.3 mpg combined (11 city, 15 highway), which works out to about $3,122 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 5.9L 12-cyl does 12.3 mpg while 5.7L 12-cyl does 12 — a difference of $78 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano ranges from 12.3 down to 12 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $78 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9L 12-cyl | 11 / 15 | 2008–2011 | $3,122 | |
| 5.7L 12-cyl | 11 / 15 | 2010–2010 | $3,200 |
What that actually costs
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano burns a gallon every 12.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 976 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.260 |
| Fuel per year | $3,122 |
| Fuel over five years | $15,610 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$737 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $6,288 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano gives up 4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 15 out there against 11 in town, a 36% drop worth $931 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 11 mpg | $3,491 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 599 GTB Fiorano changed over the years
The 599 GTB Fiorano peaked in 2011 at 13 mpg (11 city, 15 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2010 at 12 — 1 mpg apart, or $246 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2011 car does 13. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2010 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2009 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2008 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano — 2 engines across 2008–2011. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $6,288. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano get?
12.3 mpg combined on average — 11 in the city and 15 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2008–2011.
How much does a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano cost in fuel per year?
About $3,122 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $15,610 over five years, or 0.260 dollars a mile.
Which 599 GTB Fiorano engine is the most economical?
The 5.9L 12-cyl at 12.3 mpg, against 12 for the 5.7L 12-cyl — a difference of about $78 a year.
Is the 599 GTB Fiorano good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world 599 GTB Fiorano figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is $6,288 against the $3,122 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 13 and 12 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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