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The Showdown: GTO vs. GTO!

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by ryalex, Dec 20, 2005.

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Which Ferrari GTO would you have?

  1. 1962 250 GTO

  2. 1984 288 GTO

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  1. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 ryalex, Dec 20, 2005
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    Which would you prefer?

    250 GTO
    2.95L V12
    300hp @ 7500rpm
    0-60 mph: ~5 sec
    Top Speed: 174 mph
    Estimated market value: $6+ million

    288 GTO
    Engine: 2.8 L 8 cyl turbo
    Horsepower: 400 bhp @ 7000 rpm
    Torque: 366 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
    0-60 mph: 5.0 sec
    1/4 Mile: 14.1 sec @ 108 mph
    Top Speed: 189 mph
    Estimated market value: $300,000
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  2. ernie

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    #2 ernie, Dec 20, 2005
    288 GTO for me.
     
  3. shiggins

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    250 GTO. Just look at the thing. Ranks near the top of all cars for me.
     
  4. ernie

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    #4 ernie, Dec 20, 2005
    We need a better picture of a 288. That one does it no justice.
     
  5. shiggins

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    #5 shiggins, Dec 20, 2005
    I think it's because it's below a 250 :p
     
  6. Willis360

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    #6 Willis360, Dec 20, 2005
    250 GTO
     
  7. Tenney

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    #7 Tenney, Dec 20, 2005
    The Pontiac.
     
  8. Teenferrarifan

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    #8 Teenferrarifan, Dec 20, 2005
    250 all the way! It is just a timeless design and screams performance.
    Erik
     
  9. switchcars

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    #9 switchcars, Dec 20, 2005
    to drive? 288 GTO

    to stare at? 250 GTO
     
  10. MrApex

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    #10 MrApex, Dec 20, 2005
    I'd drive the 250 GTO as well.

    My choice is the 250 GTO.
     
  11. Bab

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    #11 Bab, Dec 20, 2005
    I love that pic of the 288 GTO, thats the one I would pick.
     
  12. bobleb

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    #12 bobleb, Dec 20, 2005
    I'm presuming the key word here is "HAVE"; that is, own without regard to value. If my imaginary rich uncle is going to give me one of the two from his collection, then the 250 is the mandatory choice, since if I wished I could trade it for a month's worth of different 288's.

    Having said that, I'd still pick the 250, even if their valuations were identical.
     
  13. GoFerrari28

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    #13 GoFerrari28, Dec 20, 2005
    As much as I ought to go with the 250 for good, I'd want to drive it a lot, so I guess I'd take the 250, sell it, and buy a bunch of other Ferraris I love, especially the 288, of which I'd get two, one to drive the piss out of, and one to keep pristine.

    I'd have to build myself another garage though.
     
  14. 308 GTB

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    #14 308 GTB, Dec 20, 2005
    288 GTO
     
  15. MARQ

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    #15 MARQ, Dec 20, 2005
    Turbo? We don't need no stinkin' turbo!
    Gimme the 250GTO, please.
     
  16. ryalex

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    #16 ryalex, Dec 20, 2005
    Yes, I was thinking that the assumption would be you'd have it without spending money. But I left the market value as a signal of it's collectibility and the "I drive a $x million car on the road!" factor.

    50/50 with 19 votes each so far!
     
  17. tifosi12

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    #17 tifosi12, Dec 20, 2005
    Just tipped it in favor of the 288 GTO.

    I wonder what the 250 GTO feels like when driving. I'd guess like a truck. Anybody knows?
     
  18. No Doubt

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    #18 No Doubt, Dec 20, 2005

    Ever notice that no one complains about the GIANT SHIELDS on the 250 GTO or the grates on the rear of the Testarossa?!
     
  19. Cajun

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    #19 Cajun, Dec 20, 2005
    Although the 288 is one of my all-time favorite rides, I just love old cars so I went with the 250 GTO.

    There is just something so damn cool about vintage Sportscars, and the 250 is the coolest of them all.

    I guess, in the immortal words of Nick Cage, that would make me a "connoisseur"
     
  20. LabRat

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    #20 LabRat, Dec 20, 2005
    I'm having a brain cramp. I can't decide! 288 I would say.
     
  21. Bullfighter

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    #21 Bullfighter, Dec 20, 2005
    Sacrilege ... but the 288GTO may be even better looking. $$$ aside, that's one I'd love to find parked in my garage one morning.
     
  22. branko

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    #22 branko, Dec 20, 2005
    What a tough choice! I went ahead and voted for one but 5 minutes from now I could change my mind.
     
  23. RVIDRCI

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    #23 RVIDRCI, Dec 20, 2005
    I agree,
    288 to drive.
    250 to garage and detail.
    (of course first I would need the 1.6 million $$, I'm about 1.5 short, just now.)
     
  24. Tifoso1

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    #24 Tifoso1, Dec 20, 2005
    V-12 vs. V-8 Biturbo, to me a V-12 will always win.
     
  25. Willis360

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    #25 Willis360, Dec 20, 2005
    Can't believe some of you would just stare and polish a 250GTO and not drive it!

    Check out SN#3851 owned by Fabrizio Violati featured in Forza magazine #57. Regularly driven on road and track by Violati for 40 years. Plus, he always let his dog ride in it. Now, that's the way to get full use out of the car!
     
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