This 2020 Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo was campaigned in the Ferrari Challenge North America series and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 mated to a seven-speed F1 dual-clutch transaxle with an electronic limited-slip differential. The car wears an orange and blue wrap and features adjustable aerodynamic bodywork along with a lightweight exhaust system. Inside, the race-prepped cockpit is outfitted with a single Sabelt carbon-fiber bucket seat with a Sabelt harness as well as a roll cage, air conditioning, an OMP fire-suppression system, and an FXXK Evo–style steering wheel. Further equipment includes 19″ center-lock Motegi Racing wheels, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and an air jack system. Recently acquired by the selling dealer, this 488 Challenge Evo race car is now offered at no reserve with a clean Washington State title.
The 488 Challenge was introduced in 2017 as the sixth model to compete in Ferrari’s single-make racing series. The revised Challenge Evo specification was unveiled in 2019 with upgraded aerodynamics that allow the ability to adjust the front aero load independently of the rear load to help optimize balance. This example wears an orange wrap with blue accents along the lower bodywork. Further exterior details include Lexan side windows with a sliding opening on the left and a NACA-style duct on the right as well as a Lexan hatch/engine cover, dual quick-fill fuel fittings, and an adjustable carbon-fiber rear wing. Scrapes and other imperfections are noted around the body.
Center-lock 19″ Motegi Racing forged alloy wheels are finished in silver and mounted with Pirelli P Zero racing slicks that measure 275/675 up front and 315/705 out back. The ABS and traction-control systems were reworked for the Evo and can be adjusted via dials on the dash and steering wheel. The car is equipped with an air jack system as well as adjustable coilovers, and braking is handled by Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers over carbon-ceramic discs. Wear is visible on all four wheels.
The cockpit houses a roll cage with door bars as well as a single Sabelt fixed-back bucket seat with a carbon-fiber shell accompanied by a red Sabelt six-point harness with a cam-lock latch. The door panels are constructed of carbon fiber, and a display for the rear-view camera system is mounted atop the Alcantara-trimmed dash. Additional equipment includes a Racelogic video-enhanced data recorder, a Motorola two-way racing radio, a DSA race connectivity gateway (RCG) system, an OMP fire suppression system, and safety nets. Tears are visible in the driver’s seat upholstery.
The FXXK Evo–Style steering wheel of the Challenge Evo package incorporates LED shift lights along with driver switchgear and controls that complement those found on the carbon-fiber center stack. Instrumentation consists of a configurable digital screen with a carbon-fiber surround. The odometer indicates 13k chassis kilometers (~8k miles).
Derived from the powerplant in the contemporary 488 GTB, the twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter Tipo F154 V8 used in the 488 Challenge Evo is equipped with a lightened exhaust system as well as specially tuned engine management software for a factory-rated output of 661 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a short-ratio seven-speed F1 dual-clutch transaxle with Challenge-specific shift programming and an Evo-tuned electronic limited-slip differential. Scrapes are visible along the underside, additional photos of which are presented in the gallery below.
The car is not legal for road use and has not been registered for the street.