288 GTO goes 275 MPH

[Specracer]

Kinda cool, BUT, anyone else really not think this is a ferrari any more with the chevy power? Yes I also have an issue with a ford model A hot rod with a chevy block in it, or other brand sharing where the body does not match the engine.....

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/18/video-1985-288-gto-lays-claim-to-worlds-fastest-ferrari-with-2/

 

[Paul Vincent]

It's gotta be either a Ferrolet or a Chevarri as it cannot be a Ferrari. Enzo must be spinning/spitting in his grave.

 

[Empty Pockets]

'Headline should read, "American muscle takes Ferrari where no Farrari has gone before." :driving: :usa

(Apologies to Gene Roddenberry...:biggrin)

 

[djs]

It would be interesting to see what a twin turbo FGT mill could do in that thing.

 

[Fast Freddy]

that is wild :driving:

 

[Shadowman]

I do think that it is rather cool

The gal looked happy and stable at speed

Takes care

Shadowman

 

[Kingman]

Norwood makes some unbelieveable rides. I would love one of his P3/4's

http://www.p4bynorwood.com/p4_V126.htm

 

[djs]

Kingman:
I looked at the website for the P3/4. I'm surprised Ferrari hasn't gone after Norwood as it has on other "replica" manufacturers. Or is it that the work is so high quality and the number so few that Ferrari looks the other way?

 

[centerpunch]

I can't imagine anyone would be dumb enough to do that to a real 288 GTO, car surely started with a 308 shell. Or maybe it's just a tube frame kit car with Ferrari-resembling body panels.

 

[2112]

I can't imagine anyone would be dumb enough to do that to a real 288 GTO, car surely started with a 308 shell. Or maybe it's just a tube frame kit car with Ferrari-resembling body panels.

I thought the same thing. I am sure I have seen a "kit" of body panels to make your 308 a GTO.

 

[Kingman]

Kingman:
I looked at the website for the P3/4. I'm surprised Ferrari hasn't gone after Norwood as it has on other "replica" manufacturers. Or is it that the work is so high quality and the number so few that Ferrari looks the other way?

Good point. I do believe I remember reading somewhere that Norwood enjoys (ed) a very close relationship with Ferrari that may explain the 'get out of Jail' pass.

RE: Quality
I first saw his work at Concorso Italiano/Pebble Beach in '95. It was spot on and gorgeous.

 

[Kingman]

I can't imagine anyone would be dumb enough to do that to a real 288 GTO, car surely started with a 308 shell. Or maybe it's just a tube frame kit car with Ferrari-resembling body panels.

http://www.bobnorwood.com/5-liter 288 Power.htm

http://www.bobnorwood.com/Terminal%20Velocity%A0%20Norwood%208_2-Liter%20Power%20on%20the%20Salt.htm

 

[silver1331]

Thank god it wasnt an original 288

 

[AtomicGT]

They'll never get all the salt off the frame, in fact in a year, the frame nuts and bolts will still have salt under them!