New In 2020: Ferrari 488 GT Modificata

Our New in 2020 strand will feature two new Ferraris this week.

First up Ferrari has revealed their new 488 GT Modificata, a limited edition version of the racing 488 that incorporates the technology developed for the 488 GT3 and 488 GTE, but without the limits imposed by current FIA, SRO and ACO technical and sporting regulations or Balance of Performance.

Whilst that sounds remarkably close to an SRO GT2-spec machine, Ferrari has made clear that the 488 GT Modificata is “exclusively for use during track days and at Ferrari Club Competizioni GT events”.

The twin­ turbo V8 has been highly developed to produce a reliable 700 cv.

The car features completely revamped high-downforce aerodynamics, shifting the pressure centre forward. This generates higher downforce at the front without increasing overall drag, making for better efficiency and sensitivity to changes in rear wing angle.

Apart from the aluminium roof and uprights, the bodywork is entirely in carbon-fibre like the 488 GTE. This contributes to downforce of over 1000 kg at 230 km/h.

The Modificata uses the 488 GTE’s suspension with a braking system developed in partnership with Brembo featuring the low residual torque callipers that are fitted to the WEC GTE Pro cars, coupled with an ABS system from the 488 GT3 Evo 2020.

Standard equipment includes a V-Box system combined with Bosch’s telemetry data acquisition system. The expandable system allows data to be downloaded directly onto a USB stick. A high-resolution rear-view camera, second seat and TPMS system for measuring tyre temperature and pressure also all come as standard.

The car, produced in a very limited series, will initially only be for drivers who, in recent years, have participated in Competizioni GT with Ferrari or Club Competizioni GT, an initiative to bring back to the track the most significant and successful cars in the recent history of Prancing Horse closed­ wheel racing, from the F40 Competizione to the more recent 488 GT3 and GTE.

In 2021, customers will have the chance to participate in five events on tracks that bring out both the handling and dynamic qualities of the cars at Virginia International Raceway, Monza, Watkins Glen, Suzuka and Nurburgring, as well as the Finali Mondiali

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