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Mid-Engine Revolution · 1984–1987 program, 272 road cars

GTO

Displacement
2.855 L

Profile & significance

Commonly “288 GTO,” factory archive name simply GTO. Type F114-family chassis, longitudinal 2.855-liter twin-turbo V8, 400 hp, five-speed, roughly 1,160 kg and 305 km/ h; developed for Group B homologation before that category disappeared. Pininfarina styling transformed the 308 visual language while composite panels and longitudinal powertrain foreshadowed the F40. Current market roughly $4–7 million. Turbocharger/fuel-system condition, magnesium/composite originality and correct homologation equipment are critical.

Talking points

  • Commonly “288 GTO,” factory archive name simply GTO.
  • Type F114-family chassis, longitudinal 2.855-liter twin-turbo V8, 400 hp, five-speed, roughly 1,160 kg and 305 km/ h; developed for Group B homologation before that category disappeared.
  • Pininfarina styling transformed the 308 visual language while composite panels and longitudinal powertrain foreshadowed the F40.
  • Current market roughly $4–7 million.
  • Turbocharger/fuel-system condition, magnesium/composite originality and correct homologation equipment are critical.

Raw archive entry

GTO 2.855L twin-