Ferrari GTO

The Ferrari GTO (often referred to as Ferrari 288 GTO) is an exotic homologation version of the Ferrari 308 GTB produced in 1984 through 1986.

The Ferrari GTO was built to compete in the new Group B Race series and a minimum of 200 cars were required for homologation. However as the series was soon abandoned leaving just the Group B Rally championship, the 288 GTO never raced and all 272 cars built remained purely road cars.

The GTO was based on the mid-engined, rear wheel drive 308 GTB. With 400 hp, it was an impressive performer. Top speed was 189 mph (304 km/h), making it the first street-legal production car to reach 300 km/h.

Ferrari also built five 288 GTO Evoluzione models with more aggressive and aerodynamic body styling and increased power. The engine in the Evoluzione originally put out as much as 650 hp and top speed of 225 mph (362 km/h). Only three 288 GTO Evos are still in existence.

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