Seen by many as the car that set the performance precedent at Ferrari that eventually led to the F40, the 288 GTO is an even rarer gem from the prancing horse’s past. Another supercar to come from the need to meet homologation requirements for Group B rallying, but that was left without a purpose when the series was discontinued in 1986 after the tragic deaths of Henri Tovonen and co-driver Sergio Cresto while competing.
272 examples were produced, more than enough to satisfy homologation, and each based on the underpinnings of the 308 GTB but with a 400bhp 2.9-litre turbo V8 mated to a 5 speed manual box. This was good for 0-60 in 5 seconds, helped by the innovative body construction which featured a combination of steel, fiberglass, Kevlar and carbon fibre.
