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).
[edit] General specifications
Country of origin: Italy
Year of introduction: 2004
Introduced at: 2003 Bologna Motorshow
Body design: Pininfarina
Weight: 1000 kg (2200 lb)
[edit] Drivetrain
Engine: F131 90° V8
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
[edit] 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: 0.472 bhp/tonne
Top speed: 200mph+
0 to 100 km/h (62 mph): 2.2
