Following
on from the success of privately-entered 550 Maranellos in international
GT racing, including a historic class win in the 2003 Le Mans 24 Hours,
Ferrari has developed its own in-house evolution of the new 575M Maranello,
the 575 GTC (where the C stands for Competizione).
Developed
specifically for the FIA GT and GrandAm championships, the 575 GTC berlinetta
features considerable modifications, starting with an increase in displacement
from the production car’s 5,748 cc to 5,997 cc with a slightly longer stroke.
Specific cam timing and Marelli engine management with the FIA regulation
31.8mm restrictors see power increase to 600 bhp which, when matched by
the longest gearing of the optional final drives available, ensures a theoretical
top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph). The gearing for Monza allows an effective
top speed of 288 km/h (179 mph) and that for Estoril 270 km/h (168 mph).
Front
and rear track have both been increased while the car’s dry weight has
been drastically reduced to just over the minimum allowed weight of 1150
kg (2,530 lbs) thanks to the use of a specific tubular spaceframe chassis
with composite body panels.
Lengthy
wind tunnel testing has gone into developing the 575 GTC’s aerodynamics
and the car sports a flat underbody with rear diffuser to FIA/ACO regulations,
and an adjustable front spoiler together with a split rear wing with Gurney
flap.
All-round
double wishbone suspension features adjustable damping, and adjustable
anti-roll bar and anti-dive geometry at the front. Braking is by courtesy
of Brembo with 6-pot callipers at the front and 4-pot callipers at the
rear.
The
ex-factory price of the 575 GTC is €700,000 excluding taxes and delivery.
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