Gto Engineering Moderna, the project in the name of the Ferrari 250 Gto

The front-engined coupe will have a similar design to the Ferrari 250 Gto, but with classic elements. Several aspects related to motorsport: independent suspension and large diameter wheels

After the revival of the Ferrari 250 GT Swb Berlinetta, the British engineering company, Gto Engineering, has unveiled the first details, complete with official sketch designs, of its latest project. A sports car under one thousand kg (2,204 pounds) that “celebrates the best of 1960s motoring with modern and motorsport-derived engineering.” The car will be codenamed “Modern” and will be handcrafted for sale. . The mission will be “to push the limits of modern craftsmanship by using new materials and taking advantage of the lessons the team has learned from working on a range of road and racing Ferraris since 1991.” Moderna will use a tubular steel frame with frames. Lightweight yet high-strength aluminum auxiliaries, while the main body will be made of F1-spec carbon fiber, the first of a Gto Engineering product. It will feature aluminum doors and hood to save weight, while maintaining the feel of a sports car of the Sixties. And among the accessories related to the world of motorsport, will be included independent suspension and large diameter wheels that house light brakes and power nti. “We learned from building the 250 Swb Revival, and working on a wide range of Ferraris, that the weight and engine of a car are two of the key ingredients in making a good sports car – comments Mark Lyon, CEO of Gto Engineering – We knew this car should have been under a tonne and powered by a naturally aspirated V12, the engine size we know and are developing in-house ”.

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Design that refers to the 250 Gto

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The design, on the other hand, will be inspired by the cars worked by the engineering company since its foundation in 1991, with many cues reminiscent of the iconic Ferrari 250 Gto. The front-engined two-seater sports coupe will combine traditional styling elements such as the ‘double bubble’ roof and functional air intakes on the hood and wheel arches with modern touches. These will include Led headlights, spotlights and taillights, a modern exhaust system, as well as updated electrical and interior components. Finally, customers will be offered many options on paint, finishes and accessories, as well as the ability to adjust the main components such as suspension and gearbox options. Each car will be hand built in the UK.

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