Hot on the heels of Lamborghini’s Huracán STO Ferrari has launched its own track day tool. Like its Lamborghini rival the 488 GT Modificata is built on the racing prowess of the GT3 and GTE circuit stars which competed in the World Endurance Championship and GT series.

The 488 GT3 has claimed 350 wins and 630 podiums in international competition, while the GTE won Le Mans and the Petit Le Mans. That’s some serious provenance to work with.

Unrestricted by F.I.A. Balance of Performance regulations the 488 GT Modificata sees its twin-turbo V-8 engine boosted to 700 horsepower, along with updates to the chassis and aerodynamics. The bodywork, with the exception of the aluminum roof and uprights, is made from carbon fiber like the GTE, with aero tricks that generate high downforce without increasing drag. At 140 mph the Modificata produces over 450 lbs of downforce.

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