Is the 599 GTO really the quickest ever Ferrari?

When Ferrari unveiled the 599 GTO last week, they described it as 'the fastest road car they had ever built.' This is the sort of statement performance car makers often make in the heat of a press reveal, but in this case, it's a really big deal. Think about it. That makes the 599 quicker than the F40 and the 430 Scuderia, quicker than the F50, and yes, even quicker than the mighty Enzo.

All were road-legal race machines, and every one pulsated with the technical rhythm of Ferrari greatness; power, beauty and soul fused into a blood-red arrowhead of automotive perfection.

So from what we know of the 6.0-litre, 661bhp V12-powered 599, where does the car sit in relation to its esteemed stable mates? We take a look at Fiorano's former lap time leaders and try to decide if the GTO will have what it takes to compete with Ferrari's finest specimens...