missing link: the Ferrari GTO Evoluzione

After Ferrari was done producing the legendary 288 GTO, they weren't quite ready to give the mid engined 8 cylinder supercar a successor just yet. Thus was born in 1987 the 288 GTO Evoluzione, a radically styled GTO which the F40 took many design cues from. With its low front and rear bumper, big spoiler, and overall more roundish look than the angular 288 GTO, the influence it had on the F40 was unmistakable. Designers at Pininfarina did not have in mind a mass production car when they penned this; but rather a car built for track days, kind of similar to the F50 GT and FXX. Only 5 were made, and in addition to the visual upgrades, the Evoluzione had upgraded performance compared to the original Omologato as well. The twin turbo V8 was tuned up to 650 horsepower and with a top speed of around 230 mph, it is still one of the fastest cars Ferrari has ever made. And of course, the Sultan of Brunei has one.

Model is made by Jouef and the quality is not the best, I hate the chrome rims. But the subject matter alone makes it worth having in my collection.