The 288 GTO was introduced in Geneva in 1984 and was the most powerful and fastest road-going Ferrari the marque had built up to that point. The name stands for Gran Turismo Omologato, echoing the 1962 250 GTO. It was created because Group B required 200 road-ready examples; by late 1985, 272 road cars were built, along with five GTO Evoluzione models for racing. Group B was disbanded in 1986 following fatal accidents. The twin-turbo V8 produced 400 PS.
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Not for America
Ferrari would have had to undergo complex development and federalization procedures for the USA, which was not worthwhile for such a small production run. Therefore, the brand did not sell the 288 GTO there. Several gray-market specialists imported the European version nonetheless, converting each car individually to US regulations.
Founder of a lineage
The 288 GTO is considered the beginning of Ferrari's line of supercars. The lineage continued with the F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari, extending to the F80. Group B, for which the car was meant to be homologated, was disbanded following several fatal crashes; one further, final 288 GTO was ultimately built as a gift for Niki Lauda.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 288 GTO
When was the Ferrari 288 GTO built?
The Ferrari 288 GTO was built from 1984 to 1987.
How much power does the Ferrari 288 GTO have?
Power of the Ferrari 288 GTO: 400 PS and 496 Nm of torque.
What engine does the Ferrari 288 GTO have?
Engine of the Ferrari 288 GTO: 2855 cm³ F114 B 000 twin-turbo V8. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
How fast is the Ferrari 288 GTO?
Top speed of the Ferrari 288 GTO: 305 km/h.
How fast does the Ferrari 288 GTO accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h?
The Ferrari 288 GTO accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 s.
How many Ferrari 288 GTO were built?
272 units of the Ferrari 288 GTO were built.
Who designed the Ferrari 288 GTO?
Design of the Ferrari 288 GTO: Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina; Nicola Materazzi (Chief Engineer).
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 288 GTO?
Predecessor: Ferrari 250 GTO. Successor: Ferrari F40.
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