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Ferrari has announced that it is putting into production the 360GT, aimed at racing customers. The car is based on the 360 Modena Challenge car, of which 300 have been built to date.

It will be available in two versions: one conforming to the FIA regulations for Group N-GT and another complying with rules for the ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest/Le Mans), the main difference being in the gearbox type. It will be produced in limited numbers.

The 360GT will be fitted with a 3586 cc V8 engine, capable of putting out around 430 horsepower. The 360GT thus joins the range, alongside the 360 Modena Challenge, which has been so successful over the past few years and which continues in production for those wishing to compete in the Ferrari challenge. In 2002, around 180 owners will take part in this series on race tracks around the globe. A model based on the Challenge car won the 2001 FIA N-GT Championship.

The 360GT, developed by the Corse Clienti department, will be sold through the Ferrari dealer network.

FIA N-GT Version
Engine
Ferrari F 131, 8cylinders 90 degreeV; 4 overhead camshaft,5 valves per cylinder, variable inlet geometry. Engine block and heads in alluminium. Capacity: 3586.2 cc. Bore: 85 mm Stroke: 79 mm Max power: around 430 HP at 8500 rpm with 2 30,8 mm diameter restrictors. Max torque: 38,5 kg/m at 5000 rpm. Fuel: Eurosuper 102 RON min, 88 MON min. Bosch electronic engine management
Gearbox
Ferrari type F131,longitudinal, 6 speed+ reverse, with M Marelli electronic control. Ferrari gears, 5th and 6th close ratio. Valeo single disc sintered clutch. Selfblocking adjustable differential

ACO/Le Mans Version
Engine
Ferrari F 131, 8cylinders 90 degreeV; 4 overhead camshaft,5 valves per cylinder, variable inlet geometry. Engine block and heads in alluminium. Capacity: 3586.2 cc. Bore: 85 mm Stroke: 79 mm. Max power: around 430 HP at 8500 rpm with 2 30,8 mm diameter restrictors. Max torque: 38,5 kg/m at 5000 rpm Fuel: Eurosuper 102 RON min, 88 MON min. Bosch electronic engine management
Gearbox
Ferrari type F131, longitudinal, 6 speed+ reverse, with manual H pattern change. Ferrari gears, 5th and 6th close ratio. Valeo single disc sintered clutch. Selfblocking adjustable differential

Bron: http://www.ferrariownersclub.co.uk