Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am unveiled

Ferrari and Michelotto Automobili have wrapped up their initial development for the new Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am and have begun testing the car on the Fiorano Circuit.

The Grand Am is based on the European GT3 version of the 458 Italia and and is built to match the American regulations. As such, the car is equipped by a V8 engine with 500 PS (368 kW / 493 hp), a roll bar and Continental tires. Besides, the Grand Am sports a modified braking system, as the car has neither ABS nor traction control.