The newest Ferrari->ke252 in the Sherman Wolf estate that is up for auction at Pebble Beach on August 18th and 19th, 2012 is this 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO. The 288 GTO saw very limited production, as its models were only produced to allow homologation into FIA Group B Series. To get into this series, Ferrari had to build at least 200 models, but went a little further and created 272 examples.

FIA canceled the series, which resulted in the 288 GTO becoming a road car that was sold to the public. This 288 GTO example only has two previous owners, Wolf and Ronald Stern, and boasts just 6,000 miles. The body is coated in a bright red that looks like it just rolled off of the showroom floor, though there is no mention of a restoration.

Behind the driver sits a 2.8-liter V-8 engine that boasts a pair of IHI turbochargers and Weber-Mareli fuel injection. This engine pumps out 395 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 366 pound-feet of torque at 3,800 rpm. From 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph), the 288 GTO takes only 4.8 seconds. Add on an additional 4.4 seconds and you are at 160 km/h (100 mph). It runs the 1/4-mile in just 12.7 seconds and has a top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph).

On the front and rear, you get independent double-wishbone suspensions with coil springs. In addition, you also get 225/50R16 high-performance tires on the front, 255/50R16 tires on the rear, and vented disc brakes all the way around.

Gooding & Company expects this Ferrari to pull in between $750,000 and $900,000 at auction.

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1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

Specifications
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  • Model: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 395 @ 7000
  • Torque: 366 @ 3800
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Exterior

1985 Ferrari 288 GTO - Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

96 Inches

Length

169 Inches

Width

75 Inches

Height

44 Inches


Interior

Drivetrain

1985 Ferrari 288 GTO - Drivetrain/Specifications

Type

2855 cc V-8 engine

Horsepower

395 HP @ 7,000 RPM

Torque

366 LB-FT @ 3,800 RPM

0-60 mph time

4.8 seconds

Top speed

189 mph


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Competition

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