Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Ferrari F40 vs. Porsche 959....

[Fellippe Galletta (fellippe.galletta]

On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 4:59 PM, LarryT <l02turner [at] comcast.net> wrote:

>    Great story Doug - as always.  Just out of curiosity - did anyone ever
> import the 288GTO?  Twin turbo V8 IIRC ?
> I'll bet it screamed.  Of course, I'm a huge 959 fan - the ultimate
> Porsche - but you can have a similar car in the newer 911 AWD Turbo.  Same
> concept with different tactics for reaching the conclusion....
>
>    IMO The 288 would have been a sleeper - many people would have called it
> a "Magnum Ferrari" which it is similar to - but beneath those wide fender
> flairs and additional scoops and aero aides is a whole nuther ball game.  I
> wish I could hear those twin turbos spool up in anger (in person) - I'll
> bet
> it's not something that is soon forgotten.
>
> Later ya'll -
> LarryT


Larry,

There are 288s in the US....how many of the allegedly 272 ever made, don't
know. But I know they're super rare because I've yet to see one in my 29 1/2
years of looking at cars! :)

I'd probably drive a good hour or two just to see one....not drive one, not
even ride in one, just to see one!!! So deprived in NYC, all we have are
430s and Gallardos. :)

I hope seeing one for the first time will be special and not a letdown...I'm
gonna guess the $600k price tag will reflect that it won't be a
disappointment. :)

FG