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Ferrari 575 GTC Evolution

Ferrari 575 GTC Evolution
Ferrari 575 GTC Evolution
After moving away from any competition other than Formula 1, Ferrari rediscovers the interest aroused by GT racing. After private teams took the Ferrari F550 Maranello to the tracks and were contesting the top positions, the Italian company decided to develop a vehicle based on the Ferrari 575M to provide the competition.

At the end of 2003, the Ferrari 575 GTC Evoluzione developed jointly by Ferrari's Customers Division for Competencies and Fiat's N-Technology Group was presented. Despite its price of 700,000 Euros, several private teams such as JMB Racing, GPC Giesse and Barron Connor Racing put copies of the 575 GTC Evoluzione on track.

The Ferrari 575 GTC Evoluzione received new package were elements for the chassis and suspensions, both front and rear independent with deformable parallelogram, coil spring and stabilizer bar with multiple settings. The wheelbase was carried up to 2,519 mm and the total weight reduction was thoroughly worked. The GTC weighs 590 kilos less than the 575 street version.

The 575 engine was also optimized. With an increase in the displacement of 5,748 to 5,997 cm3 and a compression radius of 12.9 to 1, the 575 GTC now develops a power of 605 hp at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 730 Nm at 5,200 rpm.

These modifications plus the six-speed sequential gearbox allow the Ferrari 575 GTC Evoluzione to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 335 km/h.

Ferrari 575 GTC Evolution
Ferrari 575 GTC Evolution

The bodywork received all the necessary modifications to compensate for the increase in power and meet the aerodynamic load needs needed to maintain high speed in a curved trajectory. Added air intakes, a large front spoiler and a huge adjustable rear wing for stability.

The first race of the Ferrari 575 GTC Evoluzione on track was carried out by the experienced driver Giorgio France on the test track of Fiat's N-Technology Group. The car was first exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2003. In October 2003 the 575 GTC Evoluzione debuted successfully at the Estoril circuit where he won the victory.

Technical specifications of Ferrari 575 GTC Evoluzione

  • Front motor V12 at 65 degrees
  • Displacement: 5.997 cm3
  • 48 DOHC valves
  • Compression ratio: 12.9 to 1
  • Sequential six-speed transmission
  • Rear wheel drive

  • Brembo ventilated disc brakes

  • Power: 605 hp at 6.000 rpm

  • Torque: 730 Nm at 5,200 rpm
  • Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 3.3 s

  • Top speed: 335 km/h

  • Length: 4.589 mm

  • Width: 2.034 mm
  • Height: 1.171 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2.519 mm
  • Pirelli tires 325x650 ZR18 front and 325x705 ZR18 rear
  • OZ 18 inch wheels
  • Weight: 1.150 kg
  • Power/Weight Ratio: 0.52 hp/kg

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