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In Maranello, with Love: Ferrari unveils new 458 Italy Grand Am

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Or, in other news, fantastic supercar manufacturer from Maranello is preparing for a new-and-exciting challenge overseas Grand Am series.

Motorsports fans have a new reason for joy. After a show of force and numerous victories recorded on the old continent, fascinating Ferrari 458 Italy is preparing for a new adventure - Grand Am series in the United States of America. And to meet this challenge successfully, the Italian manufacturer brought back V8 Supercar or in workshops in Maranello where, with the help of the Michelotto Automobili, gave birth to a new racing car.

Baptized 458 Italy Grand Am, the model is based on GT3 version, but includes numerous changes to passes the rules imposed by the North American competition. In short, this means that the new race car to the Ferrari was restricted only 500 horsepower and develop - with 70 hp less compared to the version number. Also, 4.5-liter V8 engine does not exceed the barrier of 8,000 rpm, and aerodynamics is not as impressive as that of the street. Moreover, the Italian manufacturer has operated a number of modifications and the braking system - to combat the lack of ABS's, while the interior was closed in a roll cage will protect drivers from habitual incidents on the track .

Before starting the campaign to conquer the Grand Am series overseas - campaign will start next year, the new Ferrari 458 Italy Grand Am went through numerous laps on the Fiorano circuit, in a small event.

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