Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO 2020: New Year is “On the Way”

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During the Ferrari World Finals at Mugello, Ferrari Company presented the Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO 2020, an evolution of the 488 GT3 that will compete in the main GT championships in the 2020 sports season.

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Aerodynamics, ergonomics, safety and reliability are the main factors on which the attention of the Modenese technicians have focused in giving birth to the Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO 2020. The engineers’ aim was to provide the car with greater stability by redesigning the front panel. A new bumper now has a reduced front section in the area below the headlamps. This has allowed to house inside a pair of flicks that generate a more effective vertical load, performing a function of stabilization of the car, thanks to the intervention on the flow diverters of the splitter. The aerodynamic review has also involved other parts of the front of the 488 GT3, such as the slots above the wheel arch, which are enlarged compared to the current model; those positioned at the rear have been completely redesigned, together with the front part of the door, further tapered for better channelling of flows on the side.

Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO

The vehicle dynamics have also been optimised. The changes made concern the increase in wheelbase, which has now been made identical to that of the 488 GTE in order to optimise tyre use, reduce tyre degradation and facilitate the conversion from GT3 to GTE. The engineers’ work then focused on lightening the vehicle, which allows more ballast to be used to reach the minimum weight imposed by the Balance of Performance, thus lowering the centre of gravity.

Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO

The engine, a V8 twin-turbo engine with a 90-degree angle between the banks, has not been developed in terms of performance or component modifications, but benefits from a new control system that guarantees greater reliability and cleaner, more precise torque delivery; the electronics have also been improved and optimised in terms of vehicle controls (including ABS and Traction Control). On board the Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO 2020 makes its debut a new seat, developed jointly with Sabelt to equip both the GT3 and the GTE, which meets the new FIA safety standards and ensures not only greater rigidity and robustness, but also a weight saving of 2.4 kg. The belts have also been modified with the introduction of new belts and a new buckle.

Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO

Dedicated to endurance racing, the additional 24H/Endurance package has been specifically designed for customers who are interested in this type of competition. The basic equipment includes a front bumper with additional headlights, quick-fill couplings for engine oil and coolant, carbon clutch, GTE borrowed brake calibers and steel wheel nuts. Optional equipment includes coolant level sensors, fill completion indicator with warning light and 4500-lumen LED main headlamps per headlamp. The new components and improvements introduced with the 2020 version of the Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO are also available as upgrade kits for existing cars.

Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO

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by Alessandro Colombo