488 [2015-2019] [Spy Shots] Ferrari 488 GTE

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Racing Ferrari 488 GTE spied for the first time

Ferrari 488 GTE prototype 08.29.2015 / JohnBrooksPhoto

"Just a shakedown" at the Vallelunga
We have received the first spy photos of the upcoming racing GTE version of the Ferrari 488 GTB.

Already confirmed for launch in late 2016, the vehicle was seen stretching its legs at the Vallelunga circuit in Italy. The car was tested by Gianmaria Bruni and Davide Rigon and spy photos reveal it will feature some significant aerodynamic improvements, including larger fenders, a modified front bumper, larger air intakes in the rear fenders and a massive rear wing.

As far as we know, the car is powered by the same 3.9-liter V8 twin-turbo engine as the production 488 GTB. Ferrari says this first run of the machine was “just a shakedown” and the “proper development” should start in a month.

The Italian company will likely follow its normal development cycle, which means the GTE model will be ready before the GT3 model, probably in less than 12 months from now.

Source: motorsport.com

 

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Ferrari 488 GTE and 488 GT3 revealed during Finali Mondiali at Mugello

Ferrari has taken the wraps off the 2016-spec 488 GTE and 488 GT3 racecars at Mugello this weekend during the Finali Mondiali 2015.

After coming out with the turbocharged 488 GTBroad-going supercar earlier this year, Ferrari’s motorsport division has introduced two racing derivatives which will compete starting next year in various series. The 3902cc V8 engine inside the standard car is rated at 670 PS (493 kW) whereas in the GT3 version develops 550 PS (404 kW). As for the 488 GTE, this one has a larger 3996cc configuration of the same engine with 485 PS (357 kW).

Both racecars come with a left-hand drive configuration and benefit from an aluminum chassis along with a safety roll cage made from steel while at the back there’s an adjustable single profile wing and diffuser.

Speaking to Motorsport.com, Ferrari’s GT and Corse Clienti racing director Antonello Coletta said the objective is to make 150 cars over a course of four or five years, emphasizing the main difference between the 488 and the previous 458 is represented by the adoption of a turbocharged engine while the increased aerodynamic efficiency is also an important upgrade for the new 488 racecars. Coletta went on to specify the cars will compete in the most important races in United States and in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Source: Motorsport.com