Very little is known about this car, due to the diminutive numbers made. There are technical specifications below (please contact us if you can fill in any blanks), but there is little to say about what the car was used for. The fact that the stumpy, multi-slotted, multi-winged prototype known as the 288 Evoluzione was in fact a test bed for the Ferrari F40 is known. There is, however, little to say what tests were carried out on the car and what results were achieved. If you have any information or know of any related books then please contact us. Five of the prototypes were built, with one being retained by the factory and the other four in private collections.
| Production Numbers | 5 |
| Production Period | 1986 - 1987 |
| Chassis Number Range | 70167, 70205, 79887, 79888, 79889 |
| Body Style | 2 seater sports coupe |
| Construction | Closed 2 seater (Pininfarina design) - tubular frame - Composite body and steel chassis |
| Weight Empty | 940 kg |
| Body Size | W : 1970 mm, H : 1100 mm, L : 4225 mm, Wheelbase : 2445mm, tracks : 1569 mm (F), 1669 mm (R) |
| Engine Model | F114CR2 90° Light alloy V8 |
| Engine Displacement | 2855cc - bore 80 mm, stroke 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.8 : 1 |
| Superchargers | Twin IHI Turbochargers (max boost 1.2 bar) with 2 Behr Intercoolers |
| Ignition | 2 integrated Weber Marelli IAW indirect injection-ignition systems |
| Spark Plugs | Champion A 59 G (12 mm) |
| Cooling | Forced water cooling - 1 front radiator - 22 litre circuit |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication - dry sump - Savara filter and radiator - 8 kg circuit |
| Clutch | 8.5 inch Borg & Beck dual-disk |
| Engine Power | 650 bhp at 7800 rpm (= 227.7 HP/litre) |
| Engine Torque | 492 lb ft at 4800 rpm (68.0 kgm) |
| Transmission | 5 synchronized gears - Variable with test |
| Reduction Ratios | Variable with test |
| Final Drive | Variable with test |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 litres in 2 tanks |
| Suspension (Front) | Independent suspension - transverse quadrilaterals - large coil springs |
| Shock Absorbers (Front) | Koni coaxial with transverse anti-roll bars |
| Suspension (Rear) | Independent suspension - transverse quadrilaterals - large coil springs |
| Shock Absorbers (Rear) | Koni coaxial with transverse anti-roll bars |
| Wheels | OZ Racing, light-alloy, detachable, F : 8J x 16, R : 12.5J x 16 |
| Tyres | Goodyear NCT, F : 210/60 MR16, R : 350/60 MR16 |
| Brakes | 4 self-ventilating discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion |
| Electrical System | 12 volt - A 80 Bosch alternator - Ah 66 AC Delco battery |
| Maximum Speed | 230 mph / 370 kph |
| Acceleration (0-30 mph) | ? |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph) | 4.0 seconds |
| Acceleration (0-125 mph) | < 10 seconds |