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Sonoma Classic Motorcars and our new world wide brokerage located in the Marina de Cascais Portugal is proud to present the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO 1 of 272 produced located in Europe. The image posted in the advert is for representation purpose only. Images and supporting documents will be provided upon request.
The 288 GTO was loosely based on the 308 road car and not only had more aggressive, more slotted and wider bodywork, but had a four inch stretch (to 96 inches total) in wheelbase to accommodate a longitudinal engine installation. This change from the 308’s transverse layout was borne out of the need to accommodate two IHI turbochargers and their intercoolers enabling the 2. 8-liter V-8 to produce 400 hp. Performance was spectacular with a 4. 5 second 0-60 sprint and a top speed of 189 mph, which briefly made the GTO the fastest street car existent. Suspension and brakes were equally fortified to allow handling that was more enlivening than an epinephrine shot given its power and impressive light weight of under 2, 600 pounds.
A full leather interior came standard on the road cars, and an optional package included air conditioning, a stereo, and power windows. These steps did little to disguise the GTO’s race-oriented design, though. Ultimately, the 288 GTO didn’t race in anger, but lessons learned from its design would make their way to the F40, and the 272 GTOs built in 1984 and 1985 are now top tier collectibles.
Please contact Marvin for questions, images and supporting documents. Air freight to your location can be arranged.
1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
Body Style 2dr Coupe
Color Rosso Corsa
Engine Type 8-cyl. 2855cc/ 400hp FI Twin Turbo
