Assetto Corsa - An Introduction to the Ferrari GTO

Paul Jeffrey · Sep 23, 2017

Following the recent Ferrari 70th Anniversary DLC drop for Assetto Corsa, Kunos Simulazioni have released a very nice little introduction to the iconic GTO.

One of the better things to come out of the 1980's automotive scene, the GTO very quickly found a spot in the automotive history books for its stunning lines and enviable performance statistics. Dripping in Italian flair and producing one of the more challenging driving experiences from the Scuderia during the period, the GTO has long been immortalised as an icon of the brand during the 80's.

Now recreated by Kunos as part of the seven car Ferrari Anniversary DLC release from earlier in the week, Kunos have taken to the video editing suite to produce a suitably impressive short introduction trailer for the car, which can be seen in full below:

Available now in the Ferrari 70th Anniversary DLC... The Ferrari GTO. Announced by Enzo Ferrari in September 1983, and unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1984, the GTO (also unofficially known with the 288 prefix) sparked off a wave of enthusiasm. The legendary name, the stunning styling by Pininfarina, the engine with its seemingly inexhaustible power (2.8 litres and 8 cylinders) and the widespread use of composite materials made the GTO the closest thing to a racing... car. To meet customer demand, 272 were built instead of the planned 200: all were sold before production began. The 288 appellation refers to the total cubic capacity of the engine and number of cylinders, 2.8 litres with 8 cylinders. Obviously, the \"GTO\" model name was a retro touch referring to the legendary 250 GTO of the early sixties, to which it was intended to be the spiritual successor in GT racing.

Assetto Corsa and the Ferrari Celebration DLC are available to purchase for PC on Steam now. The new DLC will be made available to Xbox One and PS4 consoles in the near future.

For the latest news from Assetto Corsa then check out our Assetto Corsa sub forum here at RaceDepartment. We have a great place for downloading mods in our Modding sub forum, a dedicated location for new setup requests and downloads and of course our superb Racing and Leagues Club. Check then out, get involved and have some fun!

Like the new Ferrari DLC pack? What do you think of the GTO? Which is your favourite car in the pack so far? Let us know in the comments section below!

Bert Austen · Sep 23, 2017

The GTO...not so cool....my favorite the F1 1967 / 312 car ....a lot of fun to drive and the 250 GTO is fun

CC · Sep 23, 2017

Lovely looking car right here!

Araripe · Sep 23, 2017

I'm yet to test it. Been struggling to learn how to be fast with the SF70H (no progress so far).

Rage9one · Sep 23, 2017

Great update! I especially love the f1 cars, but render stats no longer show cpu usage :/

Trezoitao38 · Sep 23, 2017

Rage9one said:
Great update! I especially love the f1 cars, but render stats no longer show cpu usage :/

Show what always is show to you, the main thread usage.

Deleted member 99238 · Sep 23, 2017

This DLC should have been free of charge since after the Porsche Packs it is no longer interesting.

darkelf1 · Sep 23, 2017

PLZ make Ferrari DLC 2,3,etc ....

From 1980-2010...

ronniej · Sep 23, 2017

Paul Jeffrey said:
Like the new Ferrari DLC pack? What do you think of the GTO? Which is your favourite car in the pack so far? Let us know in the comments section below!

Yes. Always been one of my favorites growing up and the drive in AC didn't disappoint, I very much like the powerful limited production/race models manufactures release. One could argue Ferrari is one who does it the best. The 288 GTO is my favourite so far, but I'M JUST GETTING STARTED!

"PLZ make Ferrari DLC 2,3,etc .... From 1980-2010"
+1

XRRoy · Sep 23, 2017

Need my opinion? This bae + Highlands Long = Sex.

GP20 · Sep 24, 2017

idc
More tracks, i will never buy again a car pack.

guidofoc · Sep 24, 2017

My poster car of the 80s, along with the Countach. I drove it yesterday on the Nords and it's very nice, surely will drive it more on road tracks.

Damage Inc · Sep 24, 2017

XRRoy said:
Need my opinion? This bae + Highlands Long = Sex.

Totally agree with that combo it is truly sublime.

CobraCat · Sep 24, 2017

The 288 GTO at Trento Bondone and Semetin is sublime ! Just be sure to change the gear ratios to the EVO Spec version. Also, its a blast chasing or being chased by an AI car at Trento in the 288

Michael Hornbuckle · Sep 24, 2017

It's a nice drive at Alto Tajo also. Haven't even tried it on semi-slick tires yet, it's just too nice on the default streets. (with air pressure lowered about 3-4 psi all the way around)

There is also a nice (if I do say so myself) color pack available for it.
http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/color-pack-for-ferrari-288-gto.141172/

CobraCat · Sep 24, 2017

Michael Hornbuckle said:
It's a nice drive at Alto Tajo also. Haven't even tried it on semi-slick tires yet, it's just too nice on the default streets. (with air pressure lowered about 3-4 psi all the way around)

There is also a nice (if I do say so myself) color pack available for it.
http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/color-pack-for-ferrari-288-gto.141172/

I've been driving the 288 with street tires for a few days. I tried the semi slicks at Trento and it almost seemed as if they had less grip than the streets. Will have to do more tests

FishPapp · Sep 24, 2017

GP20 said:
idk

More tracks, i will never buy a car pack.

Do you not like cars?

Deleted member 99238 · Sep 24, 2017

FishPapp said:
Do you not like cars?

Everyone is interested in their cars.
To me besides GT3, GT4, well, and some formulas all the rest is uninteresting, especially the old unmanageable junk ...
just do not tell me how you get on from them.
From the new DLC only formulas are interesting.