Description
Ferrari 458 GT3 with extensive racing history
This particular chassis has an extensive racing career, having finished on the podium in the British GT Championship from 2011 to 2014, the 2012 Blancpain Endurance Series Series and 24 Hours of Spa, and important victories at the Nürburgring and Spa. It was driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi and Matt Griffin, factory drivers for Ferrari, during this period campaigned by AF Corse and Mtech Racing. The current owner has driven it effectively in the Britcar Championship more recently, where it has won the 2016 GT Class 1 Championship, the 2017 and 2018 Sprint Class 1 Championships.
The full racing history can be read from the following link.
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When the Ferrari 458 GT3 was introduced in 2011, it replaced the F430 GT3, which had won more than 80 class championships from 2006 to 2013. Similar to its predecessor, it was designed from the ground up as a racing vehicle and constructed in association with Michelotto Automobili, the factory-backed company behind the creation of the F40 and 288 GTO, among many other racing Ferraris.
As with most times Ferrari brings a race car to the track it exceeds the exception and the 458 GT3 is no exception, it proved a endless list of wins most notable where the six victories in the 24 hours of Spa as well as Pro-Am victories in the Blancpain Endurance Series in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
A custom-built 4. 5-liter V-8 engine designed for motorsports powers the vehicle; only the engine block is shared with the 458 Italia road car. At 9, 000 rpm, it generates 550 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque when the GT3 specification restrictors are fitted, and over 600 horsepower when they are not. Power is directed through a six-speed sequential gearbox (Hewland MLS) equipped with paddle shifters positioned on the steering wheel and the company's "Paddle Shift" gear-change mechanism. The entire transmission weighs just 66 kg and, like the rest of the car, is an exercise in weight saving; With almost all carbon fiber construction, the bodywork boasts a race-optimized aerodynamic package that includes a massive rear wing, a diffuser at the back, and a splitter up front.
The vehicle has been suitably repainted in its original Rosso Corsa color and equipped with a Vbox light data-logging and video system, a passenger seat, and Multimatic DSSV three-way adjustable dampers.
It also has the advantage of having been meticulously maintained by marque expects FF Corse of Silverstone, who have made sure the car is in excellent condition and prepared for racing by its new owner.
This stunning example of an Ferrari 458 GT3 is presented in a pristine condition and is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
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The car is advertised Netto, for private individuals an addition of 25% VAT will be added.
