Ferrari 488 'GTO' specifications leaked
Geneva can't come soon enough!
Referred to at the moment as 'V8 Sport Special Series', this 488 will of course succeed Speciale, Scuderia and Stradale as the ultimate version of the contemporary mid-engined Berlinetta. To that end we're told to expect the most powerful V8 ever used by Ferrari, derived from the 488 Challenge engine (which is, er, based on the GTB engine), carbon panels, lighter wheels, new aero with some GTE influence and an even sharper dual-clutch gearbox.
In addition those carbon panels are believed to represent the highest utilisation of carbon in a series production Ferrari, comprising bumpers, bonnet and spoiler. When you bear in mind a Speciale shed 90kg from a regular 458, there's every possibility this GTO could strip a three-figure amount from the GTB's 1,370kg dry weight. Combine this with "the highest racing technology transfer on a street homologated Ferrari", a 20 per cent gain in aerodynamic efficiency and the latest generation of Michelin Cup 2 tyres and you can see how this Ferrari could well be absolutely sensational. There's already talk of LaFerrari-humbling performance...
[Photos: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien]
[Source: FerrariPhotoPage, FerrariHub, via Autocar]
With development cycles of these two cars being out of phase by about two years means each company is either going to be ahead or behind at any one point.
What really excites me is the prospect of GTE versions of these cars competing in the LeMans series. Now that will be exciting to watch
After the Ferrari Boxer heritage I just hope they call it the Ferrari 488 Scatola in homage to those great days of yore......
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