Following the F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari, the iconic 288 GTO now also benefits from fresh Pirelli tires. The exclusive Cinturato P7 set is aimed at a select group, as the GTO remains the rarest of Ferrari's flagship supercars, with only 272 units produced between 1984 and 1987. Yes, new tires for a car that ceased production almost 40 years ago.
Originally designed for 1974 WRC rally cars, the Cinturato P7 was Pirelli's first ultra-low-profile tire and later adapted for road-legal vehicles. For the GTO, the tires are available in the original sizes: 225/50 R16 at the front and 265/50 R16 at the rear. Although additional images have not been provided, the tires maintain a period-correct appearance, similar to other products in Pirelli's Collezione range.
In an interview with Motor1, Emanuelle Vanzetti, the engineer overseeing Pirelli's Collezione program, stated that the new tires are "100 percent faithful to the original look, yet also, as much as possible, respectful of the original handling and driving style." Pricing details are not disclosed, but for GTO owners, cost is likely a secondary concern.
For the F40, with just over 1,300 units built, Pirelli offers a dedicated P Zero set measuring 245/40 R17 front and 335/35 R17 rear. The F50, produced in 349 units, can be fitted with new P Zero Corsa tires (245/35 R18 and 335/30 R18). The Enzo, limited to 400 examples, is compatible with a P Zero Corsa set, featuring larger tires: 245/35 R19 at the front and 345/35 R19 at the rear. Ferrari's latest flagships, the LaFerrari and its open-top Aperta variant, use P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 tires.
The electrified LaFerrari was initially limited to 499 cars, but a 500th unit was auctioned to support victims of the 2016 Italian earthquake. Rumors suggest a new Ferrari flagship, codenamed "F250," could debut soon with a powerful hybrid V-6. If true, production will include 599 coupes, 199 convertibles, and a limited-edition XX version with just 30 units. This next-gen Ferrari will compete with the McLaren W1 and a potential production version of the Porsche Mission X, forming a new Holy Trinity, albeit with a fully electric Porsche.
