Ferrari Unveils 2017 488 Challenge

Ferrari wrapped-up its 2016 customer racing program in Daytona, Florida and used the occasion to wheel-out its 2017 track car - the 488 Challenge.

The newcomer is the first turbocharged model for the international racing series - the 3.9-litre V8 is good for 500kW which makes it the most powerful version so far.

Ferrari has managhed to cut from the engine and over eight kilos from the exhaust system.

At Ferrari’s private Fiorano test track in Maranello, Italy, the 488 Challenge has carved a best time of 1’15.5” - that’s one second faster than the outgoing 458 Challenge EVO.