Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione: the link between GTO and F40

Posted on 27-04-2015 at 23:07 by Dizono – 65 Comments”

Who is the side profile of a Ferrari 288 GTO and F40 next to each other, all the family ties. Explain there a picture of this 288 GTO Evoluzione between and all the puzzle pieces fall into place.

If Ferrari wants to participate in the infamous Group B-rallyklasse, they decide that the 308 GTB is the ideal starting point. The wheelbase of the small Ferrari is extended, the width increases sharply and on the achtcilinder be two turbos bolted on. The displacement due to FIA regulations, from 3 liter to 2855 cc. Actually it would be the 288 GTO so 298 GTO name should have (a 2.9-litre 8 cylinder).

Although the Group B class was scrapped before Ferrari are in the fight could mix, there were still 272 straatexemplaren of the GTO (with the O Omologato) was built. The Ferrari 288 GTO is now legendary, but the raceversie where it initially was all about, is due to his lack of racehistorie much less well-known. Nevertheless, the 288 GTO Evoluzione at least as interesting as the street version, even if it is only because this car will be the blueprint for the F40.

The missing link

Pininfarina was commissioned to the 288 GTO with a lot of aerodynamischere body. This was drawn in the experiences that were gained with the Ferrari 512 BB LM, and the 308 GT/M. So got this Evoluzione a similar blunt but smooth nose and got the truck a little wider. The manual pump for the doors is good to see how much wider the Evoluzione is the car on which it is based.

Of course, not only was the appearance under the hands, also the technique was perfected. The 2,9-litre twinturbo V8 got a boost from 400 to about 650 hp. At a weight of only 940 kg, 220 kg lighter than the 288 GTO, makes for explosive performance. So is the top speed less than 363 miles per hour. That is still bizarre fast, you need to consider how alien that in 1985 must have been!

By the fatal accident of Henri Toivonen and his co-pilot, in 1986 put an end to this bizarre racing series. More than understandable, but despite the many deadly accidents, the class also many automotive beauty given, and that was in 1986, also at the end. The 288 GTO Evoluzione appeared, therefore, never at the start of a race, there were ultimately only five copies were built. That would include all, one of them is in the Ferrari museum.

The ultimate supercar

Enzo Ferrari wanted for the end of his life one last time, the ultimate supercar build and gave up the command to proceed with the development of the 288 GTO Evoluzione, but with a street-legal car as a result. The block was something opgeboord to 2936 cc, but the turbo pressure was reduced to keep the motor longer than a few races to let it go. With 485 horsepower, the Ferrari F40 is still one of the fastest cars of its time. The design was smooth-drawn and so it was one of the most timeless and herkenbaarste supercars ever. The Ferrari F40 in 1987 presented to the public and was a tribute to 40 years of Ferrari. Enzo Ferrari himself died a year later at 90 years of age, knowing that he is the world’s best supercar until then, and perhaps the best supercar ever has donated.

Buy?

Incidentally, the Ferrari 288 GTO EVoluzione of the photos for sale at Talacrest. How many state they are not, but if you have to ask, then you can certainly not pay.

Gallery: Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione

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