The FIA GT championships are among the most stringently organized racing events. Every last rulebook detail must be met, with disqualification being the result of failure to measure up. Of course Ferrari is no stranger to racing rules, having been literally born out of F1 and sports car competition.
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| The mid-engine Modena has been stripped and gutted of all unnecessary equipment, bar the onboard electronics, racing seat, dash and steering wheel. (Photo: Ferrari) |
With reducing weight being of the highest importance, the mid-engine Modena has been stripped and gutted of all unnecessary equipment, bar the onboard electronics, racing seat, dash and steering wheel. Noticeably, the GTC uses an expended floor-mounted lever for the sequential gearbox as opposed to paddles. A tubular
safety cage has also been installed, as per FIA regulations, to protect the driver in case of an accident. This strict weight-loss program allows Ferrari to attain a ludicrously low restricted dry curb weight of 1,100 kg (2,425 lbs).
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| Ferrari's naturally aspirated 3.6-liter 40-valve DOHC V8 engine sends the 360 GTC to speeds in excess of 300 km/h. (Photo: Ferrari) |
Taking advantage of the lightweight design, Ferrari's naturally aspirated 3.6-liter 40-valve DOHC V8 is mounted behind the cockpit. From the road-going Modena to the purely racetrack-bound GTC, there's an impressive gain of 45 horsepower. Peak power is produced at 8,750 rpm, as opposed to the stock 8,500.
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fuel consumption is rarely an issue during short FIA sprint races, Ferrari has nonetheless reduced fuel usage of the race-spec V8, which in-turn allows teams to carry less fuel onboard during an event, reducing overall weight.
