Ferrari 288 GTO Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1984–1987) — First Generation
The first-generation Ferrari 288 GTO is a Coupe built around a gasoline engine and a driver-focused chassis. This generation is about committed road driving, not a relaxed daily runabout.
A Ferrari 288 GTO engine example such as the 2.9 MT Coupe is gasoline, with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. You work every shift yourself, and the drivetrain sends power to the rear axle, so the powertrain feels involving rather than effortless.