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| Ferrari Competizioni GT | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ferrari Competizioni GT |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Production | 1990s–present |
| Assembly | Maranello |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Related | Ferrari 458 Italia, Ferrari 488 GTB, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano |
Ferrari Competizioni GT Ferrari Competizioni GT is the marque's dedicated Ferrari division for customer motorsport and grand tourer competition programs, coordinating factory-backed entries, customer support, and homologation for GT racing. It draws on expertise from Sicilian Scuderia Ferrari, engineering centers in Maranello, collaborations with Michelotto Automobili, and partnerships with teams such as AF Corse, Risi Competizione, and Prodrive. The program touches multiple series including the FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA SportsCar Championship, GT World Challenge Europe, Le Mans Series, and historic events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ferrari's organized customer racing effort traces to early works entries at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 24 Hours of Daytona with privateer support from outfits like NART and Scuderia Filipinetti, evolving through collaborations with Michelotto Automobili in the 1990s and formalized into Competizioni GT programs by the 2000s. The division formalized after successes in FIA GT Championship campaigns and the creation of homologated models for FIA GT3 and FIA GT2 regulations. Key milestones include factory tech transfers from Ferrari F1 engineers, development ties to the Centro Stile Ferrari, and logistics integration with Ferrari Challenge operations. Strategic alliances with teams such as AF Corse, Risi Competizione, Kessel Racing, and Prodrive helped scale customer support across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Competizioni GT-utilized chassis and variants span multiple road-derived models adapted for competition: the Ferrari 360 Modena GT, Ferrari F430 GTC, Ferrari 488 GT3, Ferrari 458 Italia GT2/GTE, and the Ferrari 812 Superfast-based GT projects. Earlier entries included derivatives of the Ferrari F40 in historic racing and Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano conversions for GT programs. Specialized customer racer versions include the Ferrari 458 Italia GT3, Ferrari 488 GTE, Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo, and upgrades for the Ferrari 296 GT3. Competizioni GT also oversaw limited-run competition-focused variants like the Ferrari 599XX used in track programs and tailored homologation specials based on the Ferrari F12berlinetta. Many cars were prepared and raced by constructors and teams including Michelotto Automobili, AF Corse, Risi Competizione, Kessel Racing, Scuderia Corsa, and Spirit of Race.
Competizioni GT vehicles integrate modifications to comply with FIA and IMSA technical regulations, featuring roll cages engineered to FIA homologation standards, race-spec Bosch engine management, bespoke Magneti Marelli electronics, and aerodynamic packages developed using Computational Fluid Dynamics teams and wind tunnel work at facilities associated with Centro Ricerche Ferrari. Engines range from naturally aspirated V8s derived from the Ferrari F430 and Ferrari 458 lineage to turbocharged V8 units evolved from the Ferrari 488 platform, with balance-of-performance adjustments coordinated by series organizers such as FIA GT committees and SRO Motorsports Group. Drivetrain components often use transmissions by Sadev or Xtrac, suspension systems tuned with input from Ohlins and Bilstein, brake systems by Brembo, and telemetry suites compatible with AIM Sport and Cosworth data loggers. Fuel systems are adapted for series standards by suppliers including Bosch and Magneti Marelli, while bespoke lightweight components employ carbon fiber from manufacturers like Dallara and composite specialists linked to Ferrari’s supply chain.
Competizioni GT entries compete broadly: customer and factory-supported cars race in the FIA World Endurance Championship including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship including the 24 Hours of Daytona, regional series like GT World Challenge Europe, British GT Championship, Asia GT Championship, and endurance classics such as the Spa 24 Hours, Bathurst 12 Hour, and 12 Hours of Sebring. Teams like AF Corse and Risi Competizione have campaigned Competizioni-prepared cars at Le Mans and Daytona; privateer teams including Kessel Racing, Scuderia Corsa, Spirit of Race, Prodrive-supported entries, and AF Corse customer squads expanded presence in European and North American calendars. The program liaises with regulatory bodies including the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile for homologation and Balance of Performance dialogues.
Competizioni GT provides customer support packages: turnkey race cars, spare parts provisioning, on-site engineering, driver coaching, and logistics coordinated with service partners such as Michelotto Automobili, AF Corse, and Risi Competizione. Ferrari-run initiatives mirror the structure of the Ferrari Challenge single-make series but focused on multi-class endurance competition, offering homologation updates, technical bulletins, and access to factory engineering teams formerly associated with Scuderia Ferrari and the Ferrari F1 technical group. Customer programs include contingency, spare part networks through Maranello distribution, and event-level support at circuits like Circuit de la Sarthe, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, Silverstone, Interlagos, and Circuit of the Americas.
Competizioni GT-supported entries and associated teams have claimed class victories and podiums at marquee events including class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, overall and class successes at the 24 Hours of Daytona, multiple championships in the FIA GT Championship and GT World Challenge Europe, and endurance victories at the Spa 24 Hours and 12 Hours of Sebring. Drivers and teams linked to the program include champions and race winners such as James Calado, Sam Bird, Giancarlo Fisichella, Toni Vilander, Michele Rugolo, Davide Rigon, Alessandro Pier Guidi, and teams like AF Corse and Risi Competizione that have secured titles in IMSA and FIA WEC classes. The program's cars have been involved in record-setting runs for lap times at circuits including Monza, Spa-Francorchamps, and Sebring International Raceway, contributing to Ferrari's legacy in GT endurance competition.
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