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Ferrari introduced their F430 GT(C) ahead of the 2006 season and was designed to compete in the GT2 (GTE) class. The V8-powered vehicle was a strong performer, winning all major championships. it was a very popular customer racing car with over 50 examples produced. In fact, it was the most popular racing Ferrari since the 250 GT.
In 2010, Ferrari replaced the F430 road car with the 458 Italia. The competition version was not far behind, with news, pictures and information following a short time later. Michelotto had been tasked with transforming the road car into a contender in the GT2/GTE category.
The Ferrari 458 Italia had a lightweight aluminum space frame chassis which was carried over to the racing car. Many of the mechanical components were modified and upgraded for the grueling demands of racing. The 4.5-liter V8 was de-tuned to comply with racing regulations, and was rated at 470 bhp. The road-going version delivered 570 bhp. The engine was mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox with a conventional gear-lever system.
The completed car was put through its paces in 2010 by the works driver Jamie Melo. Michelotto continued to fine-tune the GT2 contender. The first custom cars was completed just in the time for the official Sebring testing in February of 2011. The following month, the 458 made its official racing debut at Sebring, but unfortunately it was unable to outpace the very strong field. More work, testing, and preparation was needed.
After the teething problems were resolved, the 458 Italia GT2 scored its first class victory just two weeks later at the Le Castellet 6 Hours.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2012
For more information and related vehicles, click hereIn 2010, Ferrari replaced the F430 road car with the 458 Italia. The competition version was not far behind, with news, pictures and information following a short time later. Michelotto had been tasked with transforming the road car into a contender in the GT2/GTE category.
The Ferrari 458 Italia had a lightweight aluminum space frame chassis which was carried over to the racing car. Many of the mechanical components were modified and upgraded for the grueling demands of racing. The 4.5-liter V8 was de-tuned to comply with racing regulations, and was rated at 470 bhp. The road-going version delivered 570 bhp. The engine was mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox with a conventional gear-lever system.
The completed car was put through its paces in 2010 by the works driver Jamie Melo. Michelotto continued to fine-tune the GT2 contender. The first custom cars was completed just in the time for the official Sebring testing in February of 2011. The following month, the 458 made its official racing debut at Sebring, but unfortunately it was unable to outpace the very strong field. More work, testing, and preparation was needed.
After the teething problems were resolved, the 458 Italia GT2 scored its first class victory just two weeks later at the Le Castellet 6 Hours.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2012
| A WEEKEND OF MIXED EMOTIONS FOR THE 458 GT | |
 | Maranello, 12 May – There were two sides to Ferrari's weekend of GT racing. The happy one was on show in Portimao in Portugal, at the second round of the International GT Open season. One outright victory and a class win were the best results from the two races run at the Portuguese track, both coming in Race 2. The outright win came thanks to Matt Griffin and Duncan Cameron, who completely dominated the race in the AF Corse 458. Griffin took the lead right from the start, overtaking pole man Pa...[Read more...] |
| ROME 6 HOURS – A WIN FOR THE 458 ITALIA | |
 | Maranello, 25 November – The 458 Italia scooped up another trophy this weekend at the Vallelunga circuit at the final round of the Endurance Champions Cup, the Rome 6 Hours. The end of season classic, the last of four rounds of this national endurance series, was totally dominated by Ferrari with a clean sweep of the top three paces, to defend the company colours, thrashing the opposition from the likes of Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi and Mercedes. The win was also a testament to the profes...[Read more...] |
| Ferrari takes the win in Le Mans 24 Hours | |
 | The AF Corse Ferrari 458 GT2 has won the eightieth Le Mans 24 Hours race, which this year counts towards the new FIA World Endurance Championship, with its crew of Giancarlo Fisichella, Gianmaria Bruni and Toni Vilander. Congratulations for the team run by Amato Ferrari came from Jean-Jacques His, Ferrari's head of Engines, just days after the company's V8 had been awarded the 'Best Performance Engine' prize, for the second year running at the 'International Engine of the Year Awards.' 'I am par...[Read more...] |
| FIA WEC – Seven Ferraris in the Spa 6 Hours | |
 | Maranello, 4 May – After a break of almost two months, the FIA World Endurance Championship is back in action this weekend at one of the sport's most iconic venues, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, which is also home to the Belgian round of the F1 championship. It's not just the variable weather that makes Spa unique, it's also the track layout itself, with its climbs and drops, as it wends its way through the Ardennes forest, giving this event a special flavour. For the second round of...[Read more...] |
| Norra 'Forges The Future' This Week Via First All-Electric Off-Road Race Car To Challenge The Legendary Baja Penninsula | |
 | Since 1967, the National Off Road Racing Association's (NORRA) Mexican 1000 has been asignificant environment for creativity and innovation in off-road motorsports. Thanks to the technical and industry credibility of hot rod pioneer and NORRA executive Don Francisco, the unique Baja competition quickly rose to prominence via the participation of stars like of Parnelli Jones, James Garner and Steve McQueen. Why? From its inception desert racing's wide-open environment gave the automotive industry...[Read more...] |
| Citroen Shifts Into Racing Gear For 2012 Goodwood Festival Of Speed | |
 | •New Citroën Racing driver, Thierry Neuville, will be putting DS3 WRC through its paces on the hill climb & Forest Rally Stage •Hot blooded 256bhp DS4 Racing concept making its UK premiere on the Citroën stand •New Citroën DS5 taking part in the Moving Motor Show Citroën is showcasing the very best of its stylish flair, 'Créative Technologie' and racing pedigree at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed with the DS3 WRC in action; the UK premiere of DS4 Racing concept and a display of th...[Read more...] |
| Monaco Association Against Muscular Dystrophy | |
 | Blancpain, classicdriver.com and RM Auctions are delighted to announce the offering of the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP600 GT3 Racing Car, chassis 09825, at RM's upcoming Monaco sale, May 12 at the Grimaldi Forum. Offered by luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, Blancpain, the Lamborghini on offer is the racing car in which Blancpain President and CEO, Marc A. Hayek, won the 2011 Amateur-Class championship in the ADAC GT Masters Series. 100 percent of proceeds from the vehicle's sale, inclu...[Read more...] |
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