Ferrari 360 GTC
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The Ferrari 360 GTC is a race version of Ferrari
's 360
. With a dry weight of 1100 kg, it was developed by the Corse Clienti Department in Maranello
, in collaboration with Michelotto Automobili to compete in the N-GT class. It makes use of recent evolutions successfully race tested on the Ferrari 360 GT, with a sequential six-speed gearchange and a further improved Magneti Marelli electronics package. The aerodynamics
are substantially different from the 360 GT, given that the 360 GTC has been newly homologated
by FIA/ACO from the Challenge Stradale, taking up from its basic elements: front bumper, side skirts, engine cover and double rear end. Wind tunnel
research has led to a new system for the rear wing, with a notable improvement in vertical downforce
. The performance of the 90-degree V8 3586.2 cc engine has been improved in terms of fuel consumption.
In 2009 a privately owned Veloqx-Prodrive Racing 360 raced de-restricted, fully tuned variations of the GT-C in endurance races around the world including; Silverstone, Sebring and Le-Mans.
The original 360GT power output was 445 horsepower (332 kW) at 8750 rpm, the GTC bettered that raising peak power to 472bhp while still breathing through the mandatory 30.8mm air restrictors.
(Without the mandatory [for racing in N-GT class] air restrictors in place the engine dyno's at an astonishing 550bhp).
Year of introduction: 2004
Introduced at: 2003 Bologna
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Body design: Pininfarina
Weight: 1000 kg (2200 lb)
Engine Location: Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 3.586 L
Valvetrain: five valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed: Magneti Marelli MR3 Fuel injection
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Gearbox: six-speed sequential
Drive: rear wheel drive
Torque: 440 Nm (324 ft·lbf) @ 6500 rpm
Power to displacement ratio: 131 bhp/L (97 kW/L)
Power-to-weight ratio
: 0.472 bhp/tonne
Top speed: 200mph+
0 to 100 km/h (62 mph): 2.2
Ferrari
Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929, as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles as Ferrari S.p.A. in 1947...
's 360
Ferrari 360
The Ferrari 360 is a mid-engine midsize two-seater sports car produced from late 1999 until 2005. The 360 replaced the Ferrari F355 and was itself replaced by the fairly similar Ferrari F430...
. With a dry weight of 1100 kg, it was developed by the Corse Clienti Department in Maranello
Maranello
Maranello is a town and comune in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy, 18 km from Modena, with a population of 16,841 as of 2009. It is best known as the home of Ferrari S.p.A. and the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One racing team...
, in collaboration with Michelotto Automobili to compete in the N-GT class. It makes use of recent evolutions successfully race tested on the Ferrari 360 GT, with a sequential six-speed gearchange and a further improved Magneti Marelli electronics package. The aerodynamics
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics is a branch of dynamics concerned with studying the motion of air, particularly when it interacts with a moving object. Aerodynamics is a subfield of fluid dynamics and gas dynamics, with much theory shared between them. Aerodynamics is often used synonymously with gas dynamics, with...
are substantially different from the 360 GT, given that the 360 GTC has been newly homologated
Homologation (motorsport)
In motorsports, homologation is the approval process a vehicle, race track or standardised part must go through to race in a given league or series. The regulations and rules that must be met are generally set by the series' sanctioning body...
by FIA/ACO from the Challenge Stradale, taking up from its basic elements: front bumper, side skirts, engine cover and double rear end. Wind tunnel
Wind tunnel
A wind tunnel is a research tool used in aerodynamic research to study the effects of air moving past solid objects.-Theory of operation:Wind tunnels were first proposed as a means of studying vehicles in free flight...
research has led to a new system for the rear wing, with a notable improvement in vertical downforce
Downforce
Downforce is a downwards thrust created by the aerodynamic characteristics of a car. The purpose of downforce is to allow a car to travel faster through a corner by increasing the vertical force on the tires, thus creating more grip....
. The performance of the 90-degree V8 3586.2 cc engine has been improved in terms of fuel consumption.
In 2009 a privately owned Veloqx-Prodrive Racing 360 raced de-restricted, fully tuned variations of the GT-C in endurance races around the world including; Silverstone, Sebring and Le-Mans.
The original 360GT power output was 445 horsepower (332 kW) at 8750 rpm, the GTC bettered that raising peak power to 472bhp while still breathing through the mandatory 30.8mm air restrictors.
(Without the mandatory [for racing in N-GT class] air restrictors in place the engine dyno's at an astonishing 550bhp).
General specifications
Country of origin: ItalyItaly
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Year of introduction: 2004
Introduced at: 2003 Bologna
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna, in the Po Valley of Northern Italy. The city lies between the Po River and the Apennine Mountains, more specifically, between the Reno River and the Savena River. Bologna is a lively and cosmopolitan Italian college city, with spectacular history,...
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Body design: Pininfarina
Pininfarina
Pininfarina S.p.A. is an Italian car design firm and coachbuilder in Cambiano, Italy.Founded as Società anonima Carrozzeria Pinin Farina in 1930 by automobile designer and builder Battista "Pinin" Farina, Pininfarina has been employed by a wide variety of high-end automobile manufacturers,...
Weight: 1000 kg (2200 lb)
Drivetrain
Engine: F131 90° V8Engine Location: Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 3.586 L
Valvetrain: five valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed: Magneti Marelli MR3 Fuel injection
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Gearbox: six-speed sequential
Drive: rear wheel drive
Performance
Power: 351 kW (472 bhp) @ 8750 rpm [550bhp unrestricted]Torque: 440 Nm (324 ft·lbf) @ 6500 rpm
Power to displacement ratio: 131 bhp/L (97 kW/L)
Power-to-weight ratio
Power-to-weight ratio
Power-to-weight ratio is a calculation commonly applied to engines and mobile power sources to enable the comparison of one unit or design to another. Power-to-weight ratio is a measurement of actual performance of any engine or power sources...
: 0.472 bhp/tonne
Top speed: 200mph+
0 to 100 km/h (62 mph): 2.2