GTO Engineering has revealed the advanced carbon fiber monocoque and V12 that will underpin the Squalo, its Ferrari 250 GTO-inspired sports car. Both the monocoque and all of the Squalo’s body panels will be made from lightweight carbon fiber, ensuring that the car weighs less than 1,000 kg. The British company says the Squalo should have a 55/45 weight balance and will have a very low center of gravity.
A number of other steps have been made to
ensure the car is as light as possible. For example, it will feature a
featherweight starter motor and be equipped with a clutch and flywheel setup
that are 25 percent lighter than the market standard, Car Magazine reports.
Powering the Squalo will be a 4.0-liter
naturally-aspirated V12. This engine has been built from the ground up by GTO
Engineering and draws inspiration from an original 4.0-liter Ferrari V12 from
1960. This engine will sport four camshafts, rev all the way through to 10,000
rpm, and perhaps most impressive of all, weigh just 165 kg or 11 kg less than an original Ferrari engine. It will also pump out a cool 460
hp.
GTO Engineering released the first preview
sketches of the Squalo’s interior some 12 months ago. It is void of any
touchscreens and will include a wood-rimmed steering wheel and analog controls
for the climate control system. The Squalo will also lack airbags and have
fixed-back bucket seats.
