Ferrari GTO
Announced by Enzo Ferrari in September 1983, and unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1984, the GTO (also known unofficially with the 288 prefix) sparked off a wave of enthusiasm. The legendary name, the stunning styling by Pininfarina, the engine with its seemingly inexhaustible power (2.8 litres and 8 cylinders) and the widespread use of composite materials, made the GTO the closest thing to a racing car.
Supercar Syndrome
The design
As long as you liked red
- V8ENGINE
- 2855.08 ccTOTAL DISPLACEMENT
- 294 kWMAXIMUM POWER @ 7000 rpm
- 305 km/hTOP SPEED
Engine
- Typerear, longitudinal 90° V8
- Bore/stroke81 x 71mm
- Unitary displacement356.88cc
- Total displacement2855.08cc
- Compression ratio7.6 : 1
- Maximum power294 kW (400 hp) at 7000 rpm
- Power per litre140hp/l
- Maximum torque496 Nm (51 kgm) at 3800 rpm
- Valve actuationtwin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder
- Fuel feedWeber-Marelli electronic injection, twin turbos
- IgnitionWeber-Marelli electronic, single spark plug per cylinder
- Lubricationdry sump
- Clutchtwin-plate
Chassis
- Frametubular steel
- Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
- Rear suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
- Brakesdiscs
- Transmission5-speed + reverse
- Steeringrack-and-pinion
- Fuel tankcapacity 120litres
- Front tyres225/55 VR 16
- Rear tyres265/50 VR 16
Bodywork
- Typetwo-seater berlinetta
- Length4290mm
- Width1910mm
- Height1120mm
- Wheelbase2450mm
- Front track1559mm
- Rear track1562mm
- Weight1160kg (dry)
Performance
- Top speed305km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h4.9sec
- 0-400 m12.7sec
- 0-1000 m21.8sec