Ferrari 488 GTE

Summary

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 was served as a replacement for the Ferrari 458 Italia GT racing car, using the Ferrari 488 GTB 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 formerly competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship, European Le Mans Series and in the GTLM class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship.[3] The car had its race debut at the 2016 24 Hours of Daytona, with the Scuderia Corsa and Risi Competizione teams.[4]

Ferrari 488 GTE
Ferrari 488 GTE Evo
#51 AF Corse Ferrari 488 GTE Evo, 2018 6 Hours of Silverstone
CategoryLM GTE (FIA WEC & ELMS)
GTLM (IMSA SCC)
ConstructorFerrari Competizioni GT
Designer(s)Flavio Manzoni (styling)
PredecessorFerrari 458 Italia GT
Technical specifications[1][2]
Length4,614 mm (182 in)
Width2,050 mm (81 in)
Height1,090 mm (43 in)
Axle track2,045 mm (81 in) (Front & Rear)
Wheelbase2,710 mm (107 in)
EngineFerrari 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
TransmissionFerrari/Xtrac 6-speed sequential semi-automatic
WeightACO regulated base weight 1,245 kg (2,745 lb)
FuelShell V-Power (2016-2017) later Total Excellium (2018-present)
Tyres
Competition history
Notable entrantsItaly AF Corse
United States Risi Competizione
United States Scuderia Corsa
Italy Iron Lynx
Italy Iron Dames
Switzerland Kessel Racing
Japan MR Racing
Russia SMP Racing
Singapore Clearwater Racing
South Africa Pablo Clark Racing
United Kingdom Red River Sport
United States Riley Motorsports
United Kingdom Inception Racing
Switzerland Spirit of Race
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Sam Bird
Brazil Felipe Fraga
New Zealand Shane van Gisbergen
Italy Alessandro Pier Guidi 
United Kingdom James Calado
Switzerland Thomas Flohr
Brazil Daniel Serra
Spain Miguel Molina
Italy Francesco Castellacci
Denmark Nicklas Nielsen
France François Perrodo
Italy Alessio Rovera
France Emmanuel Collard
Finland Toni Vilander
Australia Nick Cassidy
United States Memo Gidley
Colombia Óscar Tunjo
Finland Patrick Kujala
Italy Fabrizio Crestani
Italy Antonio Fuoco
Portugal Álvaro Parente
Italy Matteo Cressoni
Argentina Luís Pérez Companc
Italy Roberto Lacorte
France Côme Ledogar
Italy Alessandro Balzan
Japan Kei Cozzolino
Italy Raffaele Giammaria
United Kingdom Johnny Mowlem
Italy Davide Rigon
Denmark Michelle Gatting
Belgium Sarah Bovy
Italy Manuela Gostner
United Kingdom Katherine Legge
Italy Claudio Schiavoni
Japan Naoki Yokomizo
Italy Andrea Piccini
Finland Toni Vilander
Italy Rino Mastronardi
Switzerland Rahel Frey
Italy Paolo Ruberti
Monaco Olivier Beretta
Denmark Mikkel Mac
United States Anthony Lazzaro
Denmark Mikkel Jensen
Italy Davide Rigon
United Kingdom Jonny Cocker
Monaco Vincent Abril
Italy Giancarlo Fisichella
Debut2016 24 Hours of Daytona
First win2016 6 Hours of Silverstone
Last win2023 6 Hours of Fuji
Last event2023 8 Hours of Bahrain
RacesWinsPoles
804524
Teams' Championships6 (2017 ELMS, 2017 FIA WEC, 2019 ELMS, 2019-20 FIA WEC (LMGTE Am), 2021 ELMS, 2021 FIA WEC (LMGTE Am)
Constructors' Championships4 (2016 FIA WEC, 2017 FIA WEC, 2021 FIA WEC, 2022 FIA WEC
Drivers' Championships8 (2017 ELMS, 2017 FIA WEC, 2019 ELMS, 2019-20 FIA WEC (LMGTE Am), 2021 ELMS, 2021 FIA WEC, 2021 FIA WEC (LMGTE Am), 2022 FIA WEC

Development edit

Ferrari 488 GTE edit

 
488 GTE at the Museo Ferrari

Following the launch of the Ferrari 488, a Ferrari spokesperson confirmed that a racing version of the car would be unveiled soon.[5] On 30 August 2015, spy photographs taken at the ACI Vallelunga Circuit showed tests of a highly camouflaged car undergoing testing, with major differences compared to the outgoing 458 Italia GT.[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 shared, with the engine carrying over from the 488 GTB being the main announcement.[8] The car can shift between LM GTE, and Group GT3 specification.[9]

Ferrari 488 GTE Evo edit

On 13 November 2017, Ferrari Competizioni GT technical coordinator Ferdinando Cannizzo confirmed 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 Ferrari's Fiorano Circuit on 30 March 2018.[11] Following a wind tunnel test at the WindShear facility, the 488 GTE Evo had its front dive-planes removed.[12] Cannizzo suggested that the car could remain in competition until 2021 with a second Evolution, instead of Ferrari developing a new car.[13]

Competition History edit

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results edit

Results in bold indicate pole position. Results in italics indicate fastest lap.

Year Entrant Class Drivers No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Points Pos
2016   AF Corse LMGTE Pro  
SIL
 
SPA
 
LMN
 
NUR
 
MEX
 
COTA
 
FUJ
 
SHA
 
BHR
  Gianmaria Bruni 51 2 Ret Ret 1 2 2 3 3 2 128 5th
  James Calado 2 Ret Ret 1 2 2 3 3 2
  Alessandro Pier Guidi Ret
  Davide Rigon 71 1 1 Ret 2 4 3 4 5 3 134 3rd
  Sam Bird 1 1 Ret 2 4 3 4 5 3
  Andrea Bertolini Ret
2017   AF Corse LMGTE Pro  
SIL
 
SPA
 
LMN
 
NUR
 
MEX
 
COTA
 
FUJ
 
SHA
 
BHR
Points Pos
  James Calado 51 2 2 7 1 6 1 1 3 2 164 1st
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 2 2 7 1 6 1 1 3 2
  Michele Rugolo 7
  Davide Rigon 71 5 1 5 8 2 3 5 6 1 143 4th
  Sam Bird 5 1 5 2 3 5 6 1
  Miguel Molina 5
  Toni Vilander 8
  Spirit of Race LMGTE Am   Thomas Flohr 54 NC 4 7 2 4 3 1 Ret 3 117 4th
  Francesco Castellacci NC 4 7 2 4 3 1 Ret 3
  Miguel Molina NC 4 2 4 3 1 Ret 3
  Olivier Beretta 7
  Duncan Cameron 55 1 NC NC
  Aaron Scott 1
  Marco Cioci 1
  Clearwater Racing   Richard Wee 60 6 NC NC
  Hiroki Katoh 6
  Álvaro Parente 6
  Weng Sun Mok 61 1 3 2 4 5 2 2 4 2 179 2nd
  Keita Sawa 1 3 2 4 5 2 2 4 2
  Matt Griffin 1 3 2 4 5 2 2 4 2
2018 - 2019   AF Corse LMGTE Pro  
SPA
 
LMN
 
SIL
 
FUJ
 
SHA
 
SEB
 
SPA
 
LMN
Points Pos
  James Calado 51 9 4 1 4 5 4 2 1 194 2nd
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 9 4 1 4 5 4 2 1
  Daniel Serra 4 4 1
  Sam Bird 71 3 6 7 10 6 6 6 Ret
  Davide Rigon 3 6 7 10 6 6 6 Ret
  Miguel Molina 6 6 Ret
  Spirit of Race LMGTE Am   Francesco Castellacci 54 8 2 9 5 4 2 4 7 99 4th
  Giancarlo Fisichella 8 2 9 5 4 2 4 7
  Thomas Flohr 8 2 9 5 4 2 4 7
  Clearwater Racing   Matt Griffin 61 3 4 5 6 7 3 3 95 5th
  Keita Sawa 3 4 5 6 7
  Weng Sun Mok 3 4 5 6 7
  Luis Pérez Companc 3 3
  Matteo Cressoni 3 3
  MR Racing   Olivier Beretta 70 5 5 7 Ret 6 5 8 5 71 8th
  Eddie Cheever III 5 5 7 Ret 6 5 8 5
  Motoaki Ishikawa 5 5 7 Ret 6 5 8 5
2019 - 2020   AF Corse LMGTE Pro  
SIL
 
FUJ
 
SHA
 
BHR
 
COTA
 
SPA
 
LMN
 
BHR
Points Pos
  James Calado 51 4 4 1 4 3 4 2 6 250 3rd
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 4 4 1 4 3 4 2
  Daniel Serra 2 6
  Davide Rigon 71 Ret 5 6 2 5 6 NC 3
  Miguel Molina Ret 5 6 2 5 6 NC 3
  Sam Bird NC
LMGTE Am   Francesco Castellacci 54 9 6 8 5 7 7 7 4 71 8th
  Giancarlo Fisichella 9 6 8 5 7 7 7 4
  Thomas Flohr 9 6 8 5 7 7 7 4
  Emmanuel Collard 83 1 2 4 4 4 1 3 2 167 1st
  Nicklas Nielsen 1 2 4 4 4 1 3 2
  François Perrodo 1 2 4 4 4 1 3 2
  Red River Sport   Bonamy Grimes 62 8 10 10 8 8 8 9 10 26 11th
  Charles Hollings 8 10 10 8 8 8 9
  Johnny Mowlem 8 10 10 8 8 8 9
  Kei Cozzolino 10
  Colin Noble 10
  MR Racing   Kei Cozzolino 70 3 4 7 7 10 Ret 43 10th
  Olivier Beretta 3 4 7 7 10
  Motoaki Ishikawa 3 4 7 7 10
  Vincent Abril Ret
  Takeshi Kimura Ret
2021   AF Corse LMGTE Pro  
SPA
 
POR
 
MNZ
 
LMN
 
BHR
 
BHR
Points Pos
  James Calado 51 2 1 2 1 3 1 291 1st
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 2 1 2 1 3 1
  Côme Ledogar 1
  Miguel Molina 52 3 2 4 4 4 3
  Daniel Serra 3 2 4 4 4 3
  Sam Bird 4
LMGTE Am   Francesco Castellacci 54 4 3 7 7 7 6 71 6th
  Giancarlo Fisichella 4 3 7 7 7 6
  Thomas Flohr 4 3 7 7 7 6
  Nicklas Nielsen 83 1 10 1 1 5 1 150 1st
  François Perrodo 1 10 1 1 5 1
  Alessio Rovera 1 10 1 1 5 1
  Cetilar Racing   Antonio Fuoco 47 3 1 10 Ret 9 4 75 5th
  Roberto Lacorte 3 1 10 Ret 9 4
  Giorgio Sernagiotto 3 1 10 Ret 9 4
  Iron Lynx   Claudio Schiavoni 60 9 5 Ret 3 5 63.5 7th
  Matteo Cressoni 9 5 Ret 11 5
  Andrea Piccini 9 5 Ret 11 5
  Raffaele Giammaria 3
  Paolo Ruberti 3
  Rino Mastronardi 11
  Rahel Frey 85 8 6 8 6 8 8 46 10th
  Manuela Gostner 8 6
  Katherine Legge 8 8 8
  Michelle Gatting 6 8 6
  Sarah Bovy 8 6 8 8
2022   AF Corse LMGTE Pro  
SEB
 
SPA
 
LMN
 
MNZ
 
FUJ
 
BHR
Points Pos
  James Calado 51 4 1 2 3 1 5 269 1st
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 4 1 2 3 1 5
  Daniel Serra 2
  Antonio Fuoco 52 5 3 3 2 2 1
  Miguel Molina 5 3 3 2 2 1
  Davide Rigon 3
LMGTE Am   Simon Mann 21 7 11 7 7 10 11 28 11th
  Christoph Ulrich 7 11 7 7 10 11
  Toni Vilander 7 11 7 7 10 11
  Francesco Castellacci 54 9 4 5 9 4 7 58 6th
  Thomas Flohr 9 4 5 9 4 7
  Nick Cassidy 9 4 5 9 4 7
  Spirit of Race   Gabriel Aubry 71 Ret 12 Ret 5 7 13 16 13th
  Franck Dezoteux Ret 12 Ret 5 7 13
  Pierre Ragues Ret 12 Ret 5 7 13
  Iron Lynx   Claudio Schiavoni 60 8 8 Ret 4 11 9 25 12th
  Matteo Cressoni 8 8 4 11 9
  Giancarlo Fisichella 8 8 4 11 9
  Alessandro Balzan Ret
  Raffaele Giammaria Ret
  Iron Dames   Rahel Frey 85 5 10 6 2 2 3 93 3rd
  Sarah Bovy 5 6 2 2 3
  Michelle Gatting 5 6 2 2 3
  Christina Nielsen 10
  Doriane Pin 10
2023   AF Corse LMGTE Am  
SEB
 
POR
 
SPA
 
LMN
 
MNZ
 
FUJ
 
BHR
Points Pos
  Simon Mann 21 4 5 6 Ret 9 12 11 38 10th
  Ulysse de Pauw 4 5 6 Ret 9
  Stefano Costantini 4 Ret
  Diego Alessi 5 6 Ret
  Francesco Castellacci 54 5 4 NC 5 10 1 4 91 3rd
  Thomas Flohr 5 4 NC 5 10 1 4
  Davide Rigon 5 4 NC 5 10 1 4
  Richard Mille AF Corse   Luis Pérez Companc 83 Ret 2 1 Ret 6 9 9 56 8th
  Alessio Rovera Ret 2 1 Ret 6 9 9
  Lilou Wadoux Ret 2 1 Ret 6 9 9
  Kessel Racing   Scott Huffaker 57 3 10 8 Ret Ret 3 58 7th
  Takeshi Kimura 3 10 8 Ret Ret 3 5
  Daniel Serra 3 10 8 Ret 5

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results edit

Results in bold indicate pole position. Results in italics indicate fastest lap.

Year Entrant Class Drivers No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Points Pos
2016   Risi Competizione GTLM  
DAY
 
SEB
 
LBH
 
LGA
 
WGL
 
MOS
 
LIM
 
ELK
 
VIR
 
AUS
 
ATL
  Giancarlo Fisichella 62 6 4 3 5 6 7 4 5 7 8 1 305 5th
  Toni Vilander 6 4 3 5 6 7 4 5 7 8 1
  Davide Rigon 6 4
  Olivier Beretta 6
  James Calado 1
  Scuderia Corsa   Daniel Serra 68 4 7 6 2 5 8 164 10th
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 4 7 2 5 8
  Alexandre Prémat 4
  Memo Rojas 4
  Andrea Bertolini 7 8
  Alessandro Balzan 6
  SMP Racing   Andrea Bertolini 72 10 22 11th
  Gianmaria Bruni 10
  James Calado 10
  Viktor Shaytar 10
2017   Risi Competizione GTLM  
DAY
 
SEB
 
LBH
 
AUS
 
WGL
 
MOS
 
LIM
 
ELK
 
VIR
 
LGA
 
ATL
Points Pos
  Giancarlo Fisichella 62 3 3 Ret Ret 3 2 3 199 9th
  Toni Vilander 3 3 Ret Ret 3 2 3
  James Calado 3 3
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 3
2018   Risi Competizione GTLM  
DAY
 
SEB
 
LBH
 
MOH
 
WGL
 
MOS
 
LIM
 
ELK
 
VIR
 
LGA
 
ATL
Points Pos
  Toni Vilander 62 5 5 9 74 9th
  James Calado 5 5
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 5 5
  Davide Rigon 5
  Andrea Bertolini 9
  Miguel Molina 9
2019   Risi Competizione GTLM  
DAY
 
SEB
 
LBH
 
MOH
 
WGL
 
MOS
 
LIM
 
ELK
 
VIR
 
LGA
 
ATL
Points Pos
  James Calado 62 2 1 67 9th
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 2 1
  Miguel Molina 2
  Davide Rigon 2
  Daniel Serra 1
2020   Risi Competizione GTLM  
DAY
 
DAY
 
SEB
 
ELK
 
VIR
 
ATL
 
MOH
 
CLT
 
ATL
 
LGA
 
SEB
Points Pos
  James Calado 62 6 25 7th
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 6
  Davide Rigon 6
  Daniel Serra 6
2021   Risi Competizione GTLM  
DAY
 
SEB
 
BEL
 
WGL
 
WGL
 
LIM
 
ELK
 
LGA
 
LBH
 
VIR
 
ATL
Points Pos
  James Calado 62 4 308 7th
  Jules Gounon 4
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 4
  Davide Rigon 4


External links edit

References edit

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  2. ^ "Ferrari 488 GTE & GT3 Technical Specifications". Retrieved 9 August 2019.
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  5. ^ Ferrari. "Ferrari confirms racing 488 coming in next 18 months". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
  6. ^ Ferrari. "Racing Ferrari 488 GTE spied for the first time". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
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