Ferrari 488 GTE
 #61 Clearwater Racing Ferrari 488 GTE | |||||||
| Category | LM GTE | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | Ferrari Competizioni GT | ||||||
| Predecessor | Ferrari 458 GT2 | ||||||
| Technical specifications[1][2] | |||||||
| 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 V-Power (2016-2017) later Total Excellium (2018-present) | ||||||
| Tyres | |||||||
| Competition history | |||||||
| Notable entrants |  AF Corse Risi Competizione Scuderia Corsa Iron Lynx JMW Motorsport Iron Dames MR Racing Clearwater Racing Rinaldi Racing CarGuy Racing Spirit of Race | ||||||
| Notable drivers | Sam Bird Alessandro Pier Guidi Richard Wee James Calado Kei Cozzolino Davide Rigon Michelle Gatting Doriane Pin Naoki Yokomizo Toni Vilander David Perel Rahel Frey Cheerag Arya Takeshi Kimura Giancarlo Fisichella | ||||||
| Debut | 2016 24 Hours of Daytona | ||||||
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| Teams' Championships | 2 (2017 & 2021 FIA WEC) | ||||||
| Constructors' Championships | 3 (2016, 2017 & 2021 FIA WEC) | ||||||
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
The lego version of the GTE was released in 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 |
| 2 | 6 | Ret | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
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 |
| 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
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 |
| 11 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
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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- ^ "Ferrari 488 GTE & GT3 Technical Specifications". Retrieved 9 August 2019.
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- ^ "Ferrari 488 GTE performs in debut race at Daytona". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
- ^ Ferrari. "Ferrari confirms racing 488 coming in next 18 months". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
- ^ Ferrari. "Racing Ferrari 488 GTE spied for the first time". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
- ^ "Ferrari unveils 488 GTE and GT3 racing cars at Finali Mondiali". Evo. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
- ^ "2016 Ferrari 488 GTE | Ferrari". Supercars.net. 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
- ^ Gitlin, Jonathan M. (2017-08-12). "Up close and personal with Scuderia Corsa's Ferrari 488 GT3 race car". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
- ^ Dagys, John. "Ferrari to Debut 488 Evo Kit for GTE, GT3 Cars – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
- ^ "WEC: Fiorano debut for the Ferrari 488 GTE 2018". Competizioni GT. Archived from the original on 2013-08-13. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
- ^ Kilbey, Stephen (2018-03-30). "AF Corse's 488 GTE Evos Pictured Ahead Of WEC Prologue". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2019-09-02.
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