H/t: Car Scoops
To the untrained eye, this might actually appear to be a Ferrari, but upon closer inspection, some things just seem off, like the taillights. Why? That’s because it’s just a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro with a K1 Evoluzione body kit sporting Ferrari badges. Step inside, and you’ll find leather seats that were sourced from a 2000 Pontiac Firebird and digital gauges from Intellitronix.
Power comes from a GM-sourced rebuilt 5.7L TPI V8 engine making 235 hp and 340 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 700R4 automatic transmission with a hydraulic torque converter lockup installed. Suspension wise, the vehicle has been lowered approximately 1.5-inches and rides on 3-piece 17″ Compomotive wheels wrapped in 245/45/17 (front) / 315/35/17 (rear) tires.
- Authentically Designed - The Technic Ferrari 488 GTE race car model features authentic design details, capturing the Italian spirit of the...
- Functional Features - Includes front and back suspension, opening doors, a V8 engine with moving pistons, and functioning steering wheel
- Explorable - Thanks to the opening doors and hood, all the details packed inside can be easily explored and look just like the iconic original
Overall the car looks good and runs and drives. Car has small scratches, and some small cracks so it’s not perfect, but looks good. The dash does not fit as well as I’d like where the windshield meets the dash. But is just fine for now. The rear hatch is molded into the body and doesn’t open. You can see the lines of the seams when up close,” said its current owner.
