06.12.2003 FERRARI UNVEIL THE CHALLENGE STRADALE BASED 360GTC RACER AT THE BOLOGNA MOTOR SHOW
The Vodafone stand at the Bologna Motor Show has seen the world debut of the Ferrari 360 GTC, an improved version of the current GT-class 360 Modena which is drawn from the 'Challenge Stradale' and aims to counter head on the threat posed by the new Porsche GT3-RSR.
This model, with a dry weight of 1100 kilos, was developed by the Corse Clienti Department in Maranello, in collaboration with Michelotto Automobili to compete in the N-GT class of the FIA GT series and the GT class of the American Le Mans Series, the Grand American Championship and the Le Mans Endurance Series.
It makes use of recent evolutions successfully race tested on the 360 GT, with a sequential six speed gearchange and a further improved Magneti Marelli electronics package. The aerodynamics are substantially different to the 360 GT, given that the 360 GTC has been newly homologated by FIA/ACO from the Challenge Stradale, taking up from its basic elements: front bumper, side skirts, engine cover and double rear end. Wind tunnel research has led to a new system for the rear wing, with a notable improvement in vertical downforce.
The performance of the 90 degree V8 3586.2cc engine has also been been improved in terms of consumption and power, now putting out 445bhp at 8750 rpm.
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