Ferrari revealed the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo closed-wheel single-seater – its first concept car created specifically for theGran Turismo videogame series. The car’s design celebrates the 75th anniversary of the marque’s first-ever racing car and features the number 75 on its flanks.
The Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo’s design was created by the Ferrari Centro Stile under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, and takes its inspiration directly from legendary 1960s and 70s’ Ferrari Sports Prototypes. The car’s stylistic elements are inspired by masterpieces such as the 330 P3 and 512 S. The design of the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo was conceived around the idea of a speed form with very geometric, sharp, angular lines that nevertheless underlie a very organic shape. Its architecture centres around an advanced aerodynamic concept based on two imposing side channels. Patented by Ferrari, this solution directs the airflow from the front underbody, around the cockpit and over the striking side pods. It creates extremely efficient aerodynamic downforce thanks to the variation in momentum and the suction created by the central part of the underbody. The rear aerodynamics were developed using concepts inspired by the Ferrari 499P, particularly in terms of the diffuser and the rear biplane wing. The front S-Duct and the integrated air vents on the wheelarches further boost aerodynamic efficiency and high-speed stability.
The Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo is fitted with 120-degree 3-litre turbo V6 architecture features on the 296 GTB, 296 GTS and 296 GT3 that also powers the new 499P. The engine is tuned to deliver 1030 cv at 9000 rpm, with an additional 240 kW (326 cv) available from three electric motors, one on the rear axle and one on each of the front wheels. Ferrari worked with Gran Turismo to ensure that the exhilarating engine sound of this innovative powertrain is faithfully reproduced to give SIM racers an even more realistic racing experience.
The chassis is designed to highlight the car’s lateral dynamics in on-the-limit handling. The powertrain layout ensures an optimal front-rear weight balance and an extremely low center of gravity to the benefit of the AWD. The elasto-kinematic suspension set-up was designed around the performance characteristics of the tires used in Gran Turismo together with the car’s aerodynamic balance. The suspension is designed to maintain the tire contact patch to provide maximum traction.
The car is also equipped with hybrid technology. Constantly balancing the state of charge of the battery allows the driver to make full use of the combined power available from the ICE and electric motors, so that maximum performance is available both during qualifying laps as well as over consecutive racing laps.
Inside, the dashboard lines are clean and spare and incorporate transparent high-tech materials. The HMI is designed for immediacy and ease of use so that the driver can always concentrate fully on the road ahead.
The Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo will be available to all users of GT7 from the 23rd of December 2022. Currently, GT7 users can take part in a viewers’ campaign quiz through the game, with the winning participant receiving the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo as a gift on the 15th of December. On the same date, the full-scale design study will make its first public appearance at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where it will be displayed alongside the current exhibition dedicated to the marque’s exclusive one-off models until March 2023.
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