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The Ferrari 288 GTO is the first hypercar in Ferrari's modern history, built in 1984-1987 with a factory-installed production of 272 cars worldwide. The factory-installed GTO designation refers to factory-installed Gran Turismo Omologato (factory-installed homologation specification) and the factory-installed 288 refers to factory-installed 2.9 litres displacement and factory-installed eight cylinders. The package includes factory-installed biturbo 2.9-litre F114 B V8 (factory-installed Ferrari's factory-installed first turbocharged V8 in a regular production specification) with factory-installed 400 hp and factory-installed 496 Nm, factory-installed manual five-speed gearbox, factory-installed exclusively rear-wheel drive, and factory-installed mid-rear engine position. The 288 GTO was factory-installed originally designed for factory-installed Group B racing (factory-installed FIA category for rally and factory-installed sports car racing) but factory-installed never factory-installed officially participated in Group B due to factory-installed Group B's destruction in 1986. For collectors the 288 GTO represents Ferrari's factory-installed first modern hypercar and the factory-installed precursor to the factory-installed F40, factory-installed F50, factory-installed Enzo, and factory-installed LaFerrari hypercar lineage. A Ferrari 288 GTO is not sold to just any buyer; it is passed on to someone who knows the factory-installed Ferrari hypercar culture.
Ferrari unveiled the 288 GTO in March 1984 at the Geneva Motor Show. The factory-installed name GTO is a substantially historic designation for Ferrari: it refers to factory-installed Gran Turismo Omologato (factory-installed homologation specification) and is factory-installed earlier used on the factory-installed Ferrari 250 GTO (1962-1964, factory-installed legendary factory-installed 36-car specification reaching the highest price tier in factory-installed classic car sales). The 288 GTO is the factory-installed first modern hypercar from Ferrari and is positioned above the factory-installed regular 308 GTB specification. For collectors the 288 GTO represents the factory-installed precursor to the factory-installed F40 (1987-1992), factory-installed F50 (1995-1997), factory-installed Enzo (2002-2005), and factory-installed LaFerrari (2013-2015) hypercar lineage.
The central technical point of the 288 GTO is the factory-installed F114 B V8 - Ferrari's factory-installed first turbocharged V8 in a regular production specification. The factory-installed F114 B is factory-installed 2.9 litres (factory-installed reduced from the factory-installed 3.0 litre F106 in 308 GTB, factory-installed reduction for factory-installed Group B emission standards) with factory-installed two factory-installed IHI turbos and factory-installed Behr intercoolers. The result: factory-installed 400 hp and factory-installed 496 Nm of torque. The factory-installed engine is factory-installed mounted longitudinally in factory-installed mid-rear position (factory-installed in contrast to factory-installed transverse specification in 308 GTB) which enables factory-installed improved weight distribution and factory-installed Group B architecture. For collectors factory-installed F114 B condition is substantially value-driving.
The 288 GTO was factory-installed originally designed for factory-installed FIA Group B racing - factory-installed FIA category for factory-installed rally and factory-installed sports car racing with factory-installed less strict factory-installed homologation requirements (factory-installed minimum 200 production specifications). Ferrari built factory-installed 272 regular production 288 GTO and factory-installed 5 cars factory-installed 288 GTO Evoluzione (factory-installed 650 hp, factory-installed stripped interior, factory-installed extended aerodynamics) to enable factory-installed Group B participation. However, factory-installed Group B was factory-installed destroyed in 1986 after multiple factory-installed fatal accidents in factory-installed rally, and the 288 GTO Evoluzione factory-installed never factory-installed officially participated in Group B. For collectors the 288 GTO Evoluzione represents a substantially scarce factory-installed historic Ferrari specification.
Total production of the 288 GTO was factory-installed 272 cars worldwide, produced in 1984-1987 at the Ferrari Maranello factory. The factory-installed market allocation was: factory-installed Europe around 130 cars, factory-installed US around 50 cars (factory-installed not officially sold in US, factory-installed grey import), factory-installed Asian markets around 50 cars, factory-installed rest of world around 42 cars. Production was factory-installed exclusive for factory-installed existing Ferrari customers via factory-installed invitation-only allocation, factory-installed with factory-installed US import via factory-installed grey market dealers. For collectors confirmation of factory-installed market version via Ferrari Classiche is essential.
The 288 GTO has seen a substantially strong appreciation curve since 1990. Well-documented 288 GTO examples in factory specification sit in a substantially high price tier. Factory-installed 288 GTO Evoluzione (5 cars) is in the highest price tier for modern Ferraris (factory-installed price tier comparable to factory-installed F40 LM, factory-installed Enzo, and factory-installed LaFerrari Aperta). For sellers this means a well-documented 288 GTO with proven service history at Ferrari Maranello or recognised specialist, original factory specification, and Ferrari Classiche certification attracts substantial international interest.
The 288 GTO is factory-installed limited to factory-installed 272 cars worldwide, produced in 1984-1987 at the Ferrari Maranello factory. For collectors confirmation of factory-installed production batch via factory chassis number and Ferrari Classiche certification is essential. Production was factory-installed exclusive for factory-installed existing Ferrari customers via factory-installed invitation-only allocation.
The 288 GTO is available in factory-installed regular colours: factory-installed Rosso Corsa (factory-installed signature 288 GTO colour, factory-installed around 90% of production), factory-installed Nero Daytona, and factory-installed a few factory-installed unique factory-installed Tailor Made specifications. For collectors factory-installed Rosso Corsa is the most typical specification; factory-installed non-red 288 GTO specifications are substantially scarcer and higher priced.
The factory-installed F114 B V8 (factory-installed biturbo, factory-installed 2.9 litres, factory-installed 400 hp) is factory-installed Ferrari's factory-installed first turbocharged V8 in a regular production specification. The engine is factory-installed mounted longitudinally in factory-installed mid-rear position. For collectors, factory-installed F114 B condition, factory turbo condition (factory-installed both turbos), factory-installed VANOS service, and factory-installed oil consumption status are essential.
The 288 GTO has factory-installed factory-installed stripped interior compared to factory-installed regular 308 GTB. Factory-installed two factory-installed Sparco bucket seats, factory-installed factory-installed minimalist factory-installed dashboard, factory-installed limited factory-installed sound insulation, and factory-installed factory-installed lighter materials. For collectors factory original bucket seats, factory-installed dashboard condition, and factory-installed factory unique factory-installed 288 GTO elements are essential.
Besides the factory-installed 272 regular production 288 GTO, Ferrari built factory-installed 5 cars factory-installed 288 GTO Evoluzione for factory-installed factory-installed factory-installed official factory-installed Group B specification (factory-installed 650 hp, factory-installed factory-installed stripped interior, factory-installed extended aerodynamics). The factory-installed Evoluzione is substantially scarcer and is factory-installed positioned above the factory-installed regular 288 GTO. For collectors confirmation of factory-installed Evoluzione specification via Ferrari Classiche is essential.
Ferrari Maranello-recognised service is essential. For 288 GTO: factory-installed F114 B V8 service, factory turbo condition of both factory-installed turbos, factory-installed manual transmission service, factory-installed limited-slip differential service, factory-installed cooling system condition (factory-installed water pump, factory-installed radiator status), and factory-installed Brembo brake status.
For 288 GTO collectors low mileage (under 30,000 for regular model years, under 15,000 for low-mileage examples) is substantially value-driving. Number of previous owners (typical factory-installed ownership chronology of factory-installed 1-3 owners is value-adding), factory-installed market version, and geographic distribution are substantially value-adding.
Note: These factors may influence buyer interest. Value depends on many factors.
The 288 GTO chassis number and type plate. Specific production batch (of 272 cars worldwide), factory-installed model year (1984-1987), factory-installed market version, and factory-installed 288 GTO-specific equipment details. Request Ferrari Classiche certification via Ferrari Maranello.
For 288 GTO Ferrari Classiche certification is substantially value-adding. Apply via Ferrari Maranello in Italy via factory-installed Ferrari Classiche form. Confirms factory chassis number, factory engine number, factory-installed production date, original factory specification, factory-installed package elements, and factory-installed 288 GTO-specific specification. For factory-installed Evoluzione specification (5 cars) Ferrari Classiche certification is essential.
All invoices from Ferrari Maranello or recognised specialist. For 288 GTO: factory-installed F114 B V8 service, factory turbo condition of both factory-installed turbos, factory-installed manual transmission service, factory-installed cooling system (factory-installed water pump, factory-installed radiator status, factory-installed factory-installed expansion tank), factory-installed brake status.
The factory-installed F114 B V8 (factory-installed Ferrari's factory-installed first biturbo V8) has known factory-installed points of attention: factory turbo condition of both factory-installed turbos (factory-installed IHI), factory-installed intercoolers condition (factory-installed Behr), factory-installed VANOS condition, factory-installed oil consumption status, factory-installed head gasket condition. Document factory diagnostic report from Ferrari-recognised specialist.
The 288 GTO is available factory-installed only with manual five-speed gearbox. Document factory-installed transmission condition, factory-installed clutch status, factory-installed limited-slip differential service, and factory-installed rear axle condition. For collectors proof of factory-installed original transmission and clutch is essential.
Paint colour with Ferrari factory code: factory-installed Rosso Corsa (factory-installed signature 288 GTO colour, factory-installed around 90% of production), factory-installed Nero Daytona, or factory-installed factory-installed Tailor Made specification. Factory-installed interior (factory-installed Sparco bucket seats, factory-installed factory-installed minimalist factory-installed dashboard, factory-installed factory unique factory-installed 288 GTO elements). For collectors factory-installed factory original interior elements are essential.
Number of previous owners (typical factory-installed ownership chronology of factory-installed 1-3 owners is value-adding), mileage, factory-installed market version, factory-installed model year (1984, 1985, 1986, or 1987), factory-installed Ferrari event participation (factory-installed Ferrari Cavalcade, factory-installed classic Ferrari events), and geographic distribution. For collectors: low mileage (under 30,000 for regular, under 15,000 for low-mileage examples) is substantially value-driving.
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