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Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione Stradale

ClassicFerrari
650 hp
Horsepower
940 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1987
Year

Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione Stradale (Classic)

The Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione Stradale is the road-going expression of Maranello's wild Group B-era supercar experiment, blending the 288 GTO's turbocharged V8 lineage with the extreme, race-bred Evo concept. It represents Ferrari at its most outrageous: lightweight, mid-engined, and built with one eye firmly on competition.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 2.9L twin-turbocharged 90° V8, mid-mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~650 hp

  • Redline: ~7,800–8,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~940 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,280 mm long × 1,920 mm wide × 1,110 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,450 mm

  • Tires: Period performance road tires on Ferrari alloys

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance road calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The 288 GTO Evoluzione Stradale feels like a raw, turbocharged analog weapon — light, nervous, and thrillingly alive at every speed. Compared to the standard 288 GTO, the Evo concept is more aggressive and focused, with sharper responses, more aero, and a stronger sense of purpose. In the simulator it rewards commitment and finesse, delivering huge reward for drivers who can keep the chassis settled while managing the turbocharged power.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V8 has a hard-edged, exotic Ferrari bark underneath the boost, with a dramatic surge once the turbos wake up. Below boost it can feel measured, but when the power comes on, it hits with a proper 1980s supercar punch and a distinctive wastegate chatter on lift.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Agile and eager to rotate, but it can feel edgy if you turn in too aggressively or trail brake too deep.

  • Traction: Strong once the tires are warm, though the rear can step out sharply if you stamp on the throttle mid-corner.

  • Braking: Good for a classic supercar, with enough bite to attack confidently, but not with the consistency of modern systems.

  • Top Speed: Excellent straight-line pace for its era, with the turbo V8 giving it serious punch on longer straights.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and keep your inputs deliberate. Let the car settle before asking for power, and use the turbo torque rather than fighting it. It shines on faster, flowing tracks where stability matters more than outright grip.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Evoluzione Stradale has unmistakable Ferrari drama — wide haunches, period-correct wedge proportions, and a purposeful stance that looks like a road car borrowed from a prototype project. In red, it has all the presence you want from a classic Maranello icon.

For drivers who love old-school turbo character and lightweight supercar theatrics, the Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione Stradale is a rare and intoxicating classic — a bridge between Ferrari's road cars and its most ambitious competition dreams.