Car comparison

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8vsFerrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 288 GTO

2.9 V8

400 hp2855 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1984-1987
VS

Ferrari Testarossa

4.9 i V12 48V

380 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1992

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,160 kg
    2,557 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
400hp298kW
380hp283kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft
474Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,160kg2,557lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight-
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
428Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,009km627mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,855cc174cu in
4,942cc302cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,910mm75in
1,975mm78in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,130mm44in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,660mm65in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
120L
115L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V87,000 rpm3,000 rpm7,250 rpm
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V5,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
18.7 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
380 hp
283 kW

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 has 20 hp more than Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V and Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
474 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
1,700 kg
3,748 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
305 km/h
190 mph
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
285 km/h
177 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V84.9 s
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 and Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW
4.9 s
305 km/h
190 mph
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
380 hp
283 kW
5.7 s
285 km/h
177 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,130 mm
44.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
474 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.7 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,130 mm
44.5 in
Range score
-
1,009 km
627 mi
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 22 Nm more
  • Is 540 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 121 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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