The Ferrari 488 GTE is a grand tourer racing car built by Ferrari's in-house Competizioni GT unit, for competition in endurance racing. It is a replacement for the Ferrari 458 GT2 racing car, using the Ferrari 488 as a base. The car is built in accordance with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest/FIA LM GTE regulations introduced for the 2016 season, and it currently competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, and the European Le Mans Series.^[3] The car had its race debut at the 2016 24 Hours of Daytona, with the Scuderia Corsa and Risi Competizione teams.^[4]

Development

Ferrari 488 GTE

Following the announcement and launch of the Ferrari 488, it was subsequently confirmed by a Ferrari spokesperson that a racing version of the car would be unveiled soon.^[5] On 30 August 2015, spy photographs were published, showing a highly camouflaged car undergoing testing at the ACI Vallelunga Circuit, which showed major differences in the car compared to the outgoing 458 GT2, although the front bumper was noted to be largely similar to the outgoing car.^[6] The car was launched at the 2015 Finali Mondiali, at the Mugello Circuit, alongside its GT3 counterpart.^[7] At the launch, few details of the car were disseminated, with the engine carrying over from the 488 GTB being the main announcement.^[8] The car is known to be able to be converted between LM GTE, and Group GT3 specification, due to the relative similarity of both cars.^[9]

Ferrari 488 GTE Evo

On 13 November 2017, it was confirmed by the Ferrari Competizioni GT technical coordinator, Ferdinando Cannizzo, that both the 488 GTE and GT3 would be receiving Evo kits, aimed at improving reliability, as well as aero performance optimization.^[10] The 488 GTE Evo had its shakedown test, at the Ferrari's Fiorano Circuit, in Maranello, Italy on 30 March 2018.^[11] Following a Balance of Performance wind tunnel test at the WindShear facility, the 488 GTE Evo had its front dive-planes removed.^[12] It was later suggested by Competizioni GT Technical Coordinator Ferdinando Cannizzo that the car could potentially remain in competition until 2021 with a second Evolution, instead of Ferrari developing a new car.^[13]

Lego Version

Ferrari 488 GTE
Ferrari 488 GTE Evo
	#61 Clearwater Racing Ferrari 488 GTE
Category	LM GTE
Constructor	Ferrari Competizioni GT
Predecessor	Ferrari 458 GT2
Technical specifications
Length	4,614 mm (182 in)
Width	2,050 mm (81 in)
Height	1,090 mm (43 in)
Axle track	2,045 mm (81 in) (Front & Rear)
Wheelbase	2,710 mm (107 in)
Engine	Ferrari 3,996 cc (4.0 L; 243.9 cu in), 90° V8, Turbocharged, in excess of 600 bhp (447 kW; 608 PS) @6000RPM, 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) @5200RPM, RMR
Transmission	6 Forward, 1 Reverse sequential manual
Weight	ACO regulated base weight 1,245 kg (2,745 lb)
Fuel	Shell
Tyres	Michelin; Dunlop; ; front 30/68-18; rear 31/71-18;
Competition history
Notable entrants	AF Corse; Risi Competizione; Scuderia Corsa; Clearwater Racing; Spirit of Race;
Notable drivers	Sam Bird; Alessandro Pier Guidi; James Calado; Davide Rigon; Toni Vilander; Giancarlo Fisichella
Debut	2016 24 Hours of Daytona
47	10
Teams' Championships	1 (2017 FIA WEC)
Constructors' Championships	2 (2016 & 2017 FIA WEC)

The lego version of the GTE was released on January 2018 with the two other cars in the Garage.

Competition History

2016 FIA World Endurance Championship

World Endurance Cup for GT Manufacturers

Manufacturer	SIL	SPA	LMS	NÜR	MEX	COA	FUJ	SHA	BHR	Total points	Pos.
Ferrari	1	1	4	1	2	2	3	3	2	294	1st
Ferrari	2	6	Ret	2	4	3	4	5	3	294	1st

FIA Endurance Trophy for LM GTE Pro Teams

Car	Team	SIL	SPA	LMS	NÜR	MEX	COA	FUJ	SHA	BHR	Total points	Pos.
71	AF Corse	1	1	Ret	2	4	3	4	5	3	134	3rd
51	AF Corse	2	Ret	Ret	1	2	2	3	3	2	128	5th

2016 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Teams Championship

Team	DAY	SEB	LBH	LGA	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	AUS	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
No. 62 Risi Competizione	6	4	3	5	6	7	4	5	7	8	1	305	32	5th
No. 68 Scuderia Corsa	4	7	6	2	5						8	164	27	10th

GT Le Mans Manufacturers Championship

Manufacturer	DAY	SEB	LBH	LGA	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	AUS	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
Ferrari	4	4	3	2	5	7	4	5	7	8	1	317	40	4th

2017 FIA World Endurance Championship

GT World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship

Manufacturer	SIL	SPA	LMS	NÜR	MEX	COA	FUJ	SHA	BHR	Total points	Pos.
Ferrari	2	1	4	1	2	1	1	3	1	305	1st
Ferrari	5	2	7	9	6	3	5	6	2	305	1st

Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Pro Teams

Car	Team	SIL	SPA	LMS	NÜR	MEX	COA	FUJ	SHA	BHR	Total points	Pos.
51	AF Corse	2	2	7	1	6	1	1	3	2	164	1st
71	AF Corse	5	1	4	8	2	3	5	6	1	143	4th

Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Teams

Car	Team	SIL	SPA	LMS	NÜR	MEX	COA	FUJ	SHA	BHR	Total points	Pos.
61	Clearwater Racing	1	3	1	4	5	2	2	4	2	179	2nd
54	Spirit of Race	Ret	4	5	2	4	3	1	Ret	3	117	4th

2017 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Manufacturers' Trophy

Manufacturer	DAY	SEB	LBH	AUS	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
Ferrari	3	3	9	9					3	2	3	204	19	5th

2017 European Le Mans Series

LMGTE Teams Championship

Team	SIL	MNZ	RBR	LEC	SPA	POR	Total	Pos.
No. 66 JMW Motorsport	5*	1*	2	3	2	2	104	1
No. 55 Spirit Of Race	4	Ret	1	1	4	Ret	77	4
No. 51 Spirit Of Race	6	4	4	4	1	Ret	70	6

* - Points scored by the Ferrari 458 Italia GT2.

2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Teams Championship

Team	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
#62 Risi Competizione	5	5									9	74	19	9th

GT Le Mans Manufacturers Championship

Manufacturer	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
Ferrari	5	5									9	84	21	5th

2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship

World Endurance GTE Manufacturers' Championship

Manufacturer	SPA	LMS	SIL	FUJ	SHA	SEB	SPA	LMS	Total points	Pos.
Ferrari	3	4	1	4	5	4	2	1	194	2nd
Ferrari	11	6	11	10	6	6	6	9	194	2nd

2019 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Teams Championship

Team	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
#62 Risi Competizione	2										1

GT Le Mans Manufacturers Championship

Manufacturer	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
Ferrari	2										1

External links

References

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