2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am
At the Fiorano circuit, Ferrari 458 the Italia Grand Am has been given its track baptism. Based on the GT3 version of the V8 Ferrari Berlinetta, the car has been developed in conjunction with Michelotto Automobili. They aim of racing in the famous North American series.
Specifications of 458 Italia Grand Am
The 458 Grand Am develops 500 horsepower and it has less efficient aerodynamics than the other GT versions. It has been built to match not European regulations but American car. Maximum revs of it are 8000 and it also fitted with 48 mm restrict-or. Break system is neither ABS nor traction control, these are significant modifications have been made.
Additionally, the roll-over bar that gives greater lateral protection to increase safety in a series in which collisions are rather more frequent are included as differences to the GT3. Continental is the tyre fitter of this car, the sole supplier to the series. To conform series regulations again, they feature a very hard compound.
The 458 Italian Grand Am completed a good number of trouble-free laps, 45 to be precise in the hands of Maurizio Mediani and Jaime Melo, as they took turns at the wheel, on its shakedown.