The Ferrari 575 GTC Evoluzione makes its debut this weekend in the opening round of the Italian GT championship at Imola. Last season the 575 GTC struggled against the Prodrive-built 550s in the FIA GT championship.

Ferrari state: "The aerodynamics have been completely revised with the addition of a new splitter and air intake on the modified bonnet. These changes improve internal air flow. The engine has been totally redesigned and, together with the new cooling tank, results in greater power and better handling. The current torque curve guarantees improved power management and the work on the steering column means that the new car is easier to point into curves and performs more smoothly when in them".

Whatever the improvements, the tipo is likely to have a hard time against the Enzo-based Maserati MC12 homologation special, which is ironic as, of course, Maserati is no longer part of the Ferrari Group.

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