75 years ago, Ferrari began its glorious history in the world of racing with the 125 S. And 25 years ago, the historic Gran Turismo video game franchise for PlayStation was born. To celebrate this event, both brands developed the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo.
Gran Turismo often boasts a very long list of selectable real-world vehicles, but is also known for inviting brands to develop virtual concepts. They only exist in this world of pixels and algorithms. Several manufacturers have already developed their “Vision” models, such as Mercedes-Benz, Alpine, Porsche, Jaguar, BMW, Toyota and many more.
Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo, Design
The aesthetics of this concept is inspired by the new Ferrari 499Pthe vehicle with which the Italian marque will enter the Le Mans Hypercar category in 2023. Ferrari claims that the elegant bodywork is extremely aerodynamic thanks to a rear diffuser and spoiler developed from the 499P and that the Vision Gran Turismo also shares its identity. a single-seater with a central driving position.
Both in the body and the interior there is a lot of carbon fiberso Ferrari claims that would weigh about 1,250 kgwhich added to the power figures that I am going to show you below, results in an extremely agile and capable vehicle.
Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo, Mechanics
On the other hand, everything regarding the propulsion system comes from the Ferrari 296 GTB but repowered, and has:
- 3.0-liter V6 engine
- twin turbocharger
- three electric motors
- 1,016hp
- 811 lb-ft of torque.
- Traction on the four wheels
- Eight- speed dual-clutch box.
- 0 to 100 km/h in less than two seconds
- 0 to 200 km/h in less than five seconds
- Top speed of more than 350 km/h
Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo in the real world
The presentation of this model took place within the framework of the GT World Series Nations Cup final in Monaco. But On December 15, a full-scale model will make its first public appearance at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.
Although the Vision Gran Turismo is, as we said, a virtual model, Ferrari says that it “represents a futuristic design manifesto for Ferrari road and race cars.” Perhaps what sounds like futuristic fiction today will later be a reality of the present.