Maggiore’s ‘Crazy’ 288 GTO Tribute - GranTurismO

A new restomod has been revealed by Automobili Maggiore. Called the GranTurismO, it’s described as a “crazy project” that transforms a Ferrari 308/328 into a modern homage to the 288 GTO. The chassis has been reinforced and fitted with aero-space-quality aluminium suspension with a wider track and Brembo racing brakes. The V8 engine receives twin sequential turbochargers, as well as uprated heads, throttle bodies, intercooler and carbon plenum for a claimed power output of 600hp. The engine is mounted longitudinally and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.

The drastically restyled, aerodynamically enhanced bodywork has been realised entirely in carbonfibre, saving weight. The 308’s pop-up headlamps have been reinterpreted using modern technology.

The connection with the 288 GTO is genuine, since the father of that model, Nicola Materazzi, was the project manager for the Maggiore GranTurismO. Tragically, Materazzi died days before his last final ever project debuted at the Hampton Court Palace Concours in September. Gianluca Maggiore, founder of Automobili Maggiore, commented: “The greatest regret was not having been able to share this moment with one of the people behind the project itself.

This is therefore a real tribute to one of the most illustrious engineers and designers that the automotive world has ever had.”