2017 Ferrari 488 Challenge

This 2017 Ferrari 488 Challenge was campaigned in the titular racing series in Europe and North America, and it is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 mated to a seven-speed F1 dual-clutch transaxle with an electronic limited-slip differential. The car is white with red and black wrap and features a Challenge-specific aerodynamics package along with 19″ center-lock Motegi Racing wheels, Brembo calipers, and an air jack system. Inside, the race-prepped cockpit is outfitted with carbon-fiber race seats with six-point harnesses as well as a roll cage, air conditioning, a fire-suppression system, and a Sabelt steering wheel. The car was acquired by the seller in 2024. The gearbox was replaced in October 2021. This 488 Challenge race car has 20k kilometers (~12k miles) and is now offered in Michigan on a bill of sale with 4 spare wheels and scrub tires, extra set of rain tires not mounted, Air jack lance, Centerlock socket.

The cockpit houses a roll cage with door bars, a pair of carbon-fiber race seats with Sabelt harnesses, a DSA race connectivity gateway (RCG) system, fire suppression system was recertified in 2024. Comes with safety nets. The door panels are constructed of carbon fiber, and a display for the rear-view camera system is mounted atop the Alcantara-trimmed dash.

The Sabelt flat-bottom steering wheel is mounted to a quick-release hub ahead of carbon-fiber shift paddles and features LED shift lights along with driver switchgear and controls that complement those found on the carbon-fiber center stack. Instrumentation consists of a configurable digital screen with a carbon-fiber surround.

Derived from the powerplant in the contemporary 488 GTB, the twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter Tipo F154 V8 used in the 488 Challenge is equipped with a lightened exhaust system as well as specially tuned engine management software for a factory-rated output of 661 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a short-ratio seven-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox with Challenge-specific shift programming and an electronic limited-slip differential. The gearbox was replaced in October 2021, and scrapes are visible along the underside.

In the last 300 miles All fluids were replaced ( gearbox, engine, brake, power steering) AC compressor was replaced and system has been recharged. Steel brake rotors and pad were also replaced. Lithium Ion battery is new. Racelogic V Box with 2 cameras are installed in the car. 2 layers of tear off screens were also installed.

Willing to consider a trade for a Mercedes AMG GTR