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Performance of the 288GTOwas enhanced by the use of exotic materials such as carbon fiberandKevlar in its various bodypanels.

The top-of-the-line 512BBi design, by 1984,was getting a tad long in the tooth, but its replacement brought Ferrari back to the forefront in supercar design.TheTestarossawas a singularly strikingmachinewhose most distinguishing characteristicwas distinctive slats leading intohuge air intakes in front of each rearwheel,where a pair of radiators resided. Better cooling resulted, as did increased luggage space.The enginewas a 4.9-liter enlargement of thatwhichhad resided in theBBi,now boasting four valves per cylinder.This kept output at 380horsepowerwhilehelping fuel consumption figures, a sign that evenMaranellowasnot immune to planetary realities. A newGTO also bowed in 1984.The 288GTO, outwardly similar to the 308GTB, had a 2.8-literV-8with twin turbochargers, good for 400 horse- power and a top speed of 198m.p.h.Performancewas helped by the use of exotic, lightweightmaterials such as carbon-fiber andKevlar in the car’s various body panels.The 308GTB itself had its engine displacement increased to 3.2 liters in 1985, bringing horsepower up to 270 alongwith its new 328GTB designation; themid-1980s also saw a cabriolet version intro- duced for theMondial, a variant thatmany felt helped the car’s basically controversial looks. The fortieth anniversary of the first Ferrari road carwas fast approach- ing, and the increasingly frailEnzo Ferrari told his board that hewanted the company to commemorate the occasion by producing the fastest road- going Ferrari ever.What bowed in 1987was nothingmore than an out- and-out racing sports carwith a few token detailsmaking it legal for street use—itwas the F40.

TheTestarossawas updated in 1992as the 512TR; it featured a trimmed-downdesign thatdrewmuchpraise.

Over the years, simple, round tail lights, such as those found on this 288GTO, have become a Ferrari stylistic trademark.

TheTestarossa’s mostdistinctive characteristic was the elongated slats leading into hugeair intakes.

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This series features eight of the most famous car brands in the world, showcasing their amazing combinations of high-speed power and luxury styling. Each book covers the history of a brand, taking readers on a road trip through the century and ending with the latest news from the carmakers’ factories.

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