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[January 8, 2002]
Ferrari 360 Michelotto debuts at Daytona
By Pete Vack
The new 360GT, as translated by Italian tuning wizard Michelotto, will make it’s U.S. race debut at the 24 Hour Daytona Rolex on February 2-3rd.
The new race car will be entered by Ferrari of Washington, a former Dealer Champion in the North American Ferrari Challenge series. Allie Ash, President of
Ferrari of Washington, said " We've always enjoyed racing, but we're Ferrari enthusiasts first. The availability of a fully race prepared 360GT give
us a unique opportunity to combine our two passions, and we are very excited about our first race."
Michelotto, located in Padua, Italy, has extensive experience in preparing racing Ferraris, including the 333 SP.
Glen Marquis, Team Manager and Crew Chief for Ferrari of Washington, has already left to test the new
car at Daytona. Driver line-up will be announced after testing.
As can be seen from the photos, the bodywork is only slightly modified. Michelotto has done his magic
sight unseen, working with both the engine and paddle wheel gearbox, as well as upgrading the brakes and
suspension. The 360GT will be competing with the Porsche GT3Rs. Although down on power and torque compared to
the competition, test driver Anthony Lazzaro was impressed by the handling and knows that there is still plenty of
development work to be done. We wish them well. Be sure to catch the event on Speedvision.
For more information on the event, click on
www.grand-am.com.
For TV race schedules, check out
www.speedvision.com
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The new 360 Michelotto at speed during early tests. Note the wider wheels and extra ductwork. Will it be enough, or too little too late?
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360 Spec sheet:
Performance
Maximum Speed
0-62 mph: 4.0 seconds
1/4 mile: 12 seconds
Engine
3.6 liter 90 degree V8 with 40 valves
420HP @ 8,500 rpm, with FIA approved(8X2) restrictor
Variable Length Intake Runners
Free Exhaust System (110 db noise)
Water Cooled with larger radiators, lightened catch
tanks, hoses and mountings
Drivetrain
6 Speed, paddle shifter (F1 style) transmission
Lightened, Closed Ratio Gears
Gear Changes Require 150 of a millisecond
Suspension
10X18 front and 11X18 rear wheels
Double adjustable shock absorbers, shock absorber top
eyes, spring retainers, bump rubbers, main and tender
springs.
Adjustable Front and Rear Antiroll Bars
Rear Rigid Toe-In Tie Rods
Power Steering
Brakes
6 piston front calipers and 4 piston rear calipers
(all front mounted)
Steel Disks, 380X32 front and 332X32 rear
PFC pads
Single Wheel Hubs with Wheel Peg and Quick Release Nut
System
Endurance Brake Oil Tanks
No ABS ECU
Chassis
Overall Length: 176.3. inches
Overall Width: 75.7 inches
Overall Height: 46.6 inches
Wheelbase: 102.3 inches
Front Track: 65.7 inches
Rear Track: 63.6 inches
Aluminum Chassis and frame with Carbon and Kevlar body
panels
100 liter fuel tank with pressure fuel pumps
Internal front and rear jacks
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