Ferrari 360 SGT300 (GT300)
The Ferrari 360 SGT300 is a Japanese GT300-era race version of the Ferrari 360 Modena, adapted for the highly competitive JGTC/early Super GT small-displacement class. It brings Ferrari’s mid-engine V8 layout into a category defined by lighter aero packages, balancing performance, and intense multi-class traffic.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.6L naturally aspirated 90° V8 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~300 hp
Redline: ~8,500–8,700 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox
Weight: ~1,100 kg
Dimensions: ~4,477 mm long × 1,922 mm wide × 1,180 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,600 mm
Tires: Slick racing tires on lightweight alloy wheels
Brakes: Ventilated racing discs with performance calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The 360 SGT300 is a nimble, momentum-based GT car that rewards smooth driving and precise placement. Compared to full-bore GT500 machinery, it’s less about brute downforce and more about carrying speed, managing weight transfer, and keeping the car settled through long, flowing corners. In the sim, it feels light on its feet and responsive, with enough aero and chassis grip to be quick, but still very much a car that comes alive when driven cleanly.
Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V8 delivers the classic Ferrari soundtrack — metallic, urgent, and rising to a sharp top-end scream as it builds revs. Throttle response is crisp, and the powerband encourages you to keep the engine on the boil, especially on corner exit where momentum matters most.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Quick turn-in and stable mid-corner balance, with manageable understeer if you overdrive the entry.
Traction: Good rear grip, but it will step out if you get greedy with throttle application while the rear tires are loaded.
Braking: Strong and confidence-inspiring, though smooth trail braking is key to keeping the rear in line.
Top Speed: Respectable for GT300, but it shines more in acceleration and corner speed than outright straight-line pace.
Driving Style Tip: Focus on rhythm and consistency. The Ferrari 360 SGT300 rewards early rotation, tidy inputs, and preserving minimum speed through the corner rather than aggressively attacking every braking zone. It’s especially fun on technical circuits where chassis balance and flow matter.
Livery & Aesthetics: The 360 looks fantastic in GT300 trim — compact, curvy, and aggressive with race aero that accentuates the car’s mid-engine proportions. The Ferrari nose and proportions give it instant presence, while period-correct Super GT liveries add a wonderful early-2000s motorsport flavor.
Whether you’re running sprint races or chasing hot laps, the Ferrari 360 SGT300 delivers that perfect blend of Ferrari character and Japanese GT racing flavor — a lightweight, high-revving classic with plenty of personality.