Ferrari 360 GTC

The Ferrari 360 GTC is a race version of the 360 Modena. With a dry weight of 1100 kg, it was developed by the Corse Clienti Department in Maranello, in collaboration with Michelotto Automobili to compete in the N-GT class.

It made use of recent evolutions successfully race tested on the Ferrari 360 GTC, with a sequential six-speed gearbox and a further improved Magneti Marelli electronics package.

The aerodynamics are substantially different from the 360 GT, given that the 360 GTC has been newly homologated by FIA/ACO from the Challenge Stradale, taking up from its basic elements: front bumper, side skirts, engine cover and double rear end.

Wind tunnel research has led to a new system for the rear wing, with a notable improvement in vertical downforce. The performance of the 90-degree V8 3586.2 cc engine has been improved in terms of fuel consumption.

In 2009 a privately owned Veloqx-Prodrive Racing 360 raced de-restricted, fully tuned variations of the GT-C in endurance races around the world including; Silverstone, Sebring and Le-Mans. The original 360GT power output was 445 horsepower (332 kW) at 8750 rpm, the GTC bettered that raising peak power to 472 bhp while still breathing through the mandatory 30.8mm air restrictors. (Without the mandatory [for racing in N-GT class] air restrictors in place the engine dyno's at an astonishing 550 bhp).

Specifications
Country of origin: Italy
Year of introduction: 2004
 Introduced at: 2003 Bologna Motorshow
Body design: Pininfarina Weight: 1000 kg (2200 lb)
Engine: F131 90° V8
Engine Location: Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 3.586 L Valvetrain: five valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed: Magneti Marelli MR3 Fuel injection
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Gearbox: six-speed sequential
 Drive: rear wheel drive  

Performance
Power: 351 kW (472 bhp) @ 8750 rpm [550 bhp unrestricted]
Torque: 440 Nm (324 ft·lbf) @ 6500 rpm
Power to displacement ratio: 131 bhp/L (97 kW/L)
 Power-to-weight ratio: 472 bhp/tonne (349 kW/tonne)
Top speed: 200 mph+ 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph): 4.2