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Ferrari 288

GTO Evoluzione

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1985

- 1986

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Ferrari produced six 288 GTO Evoluzione models, including one prototype and five production units. Introduced in 1986 for Group B racing, the project was shelved when the series was cancelled, as the car didn't fit other racing categories. The Evoluzione, an advancement of the 288 GTO, featured a more aggressive and aerodynamic design with a 2.9 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, producing 650 hp. Weighing around 940 kg, it could reach a top speed of 225 mph. Notable design elements included a unique front end, front canards, large NACA ducts, and a carbon fiber rear spoiler. These design and mechanical features heavily influenced the development of the Ferrari F40. All six models are believed to still exist, with one displayed at Ferrariā€™s Maranello engine manufacturing facility and another possibly used in the F40's development.

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