Ferrari F 333 SP

Ferrari F 333 SP

Category

Le Mans Prototype

Constructor

Flag of Italy Dallara (Series One)
Flag of Italy Michelotto (Series Two)

Designer(s)

Dallara

Chassis

carbon and aluminum honeycomb monocoque

Suspension (front)

double wishbone, pushrod operated coil spring & damper

Suspension (rear)

double wishbone, pushrod operated coil spring & damper

Engine

Ferrari F310E 3997 cc V12. Naturally-aspirated mid, longitudinally mounted
Transmission Ferrari 5-speed sequential manual

Notable entrants

Momo Sports
Team Scandia
BMS Scuderia Italia
JB Racing
GLV Brums

Debut

1994 Road Atlanta Sprint race

The Ferrari 333 SP was a sports prototype car built by Michelotto to World Sports Car regulations for Ferrari. Unveiled at the end of 1993, at the behest of amateur racer Gianpiero Moretti (owner of the MOMO auto parts business), the 333 SP marked Ferrari's official return to sports car racing after a 20 year absence. The car was built to compete in the IMSA's new WSC class, which replaced the previous GTP cars.

While the 333 SP was on its planning stages, Ferrari contracted Italian motor racing chassis manufacturer Dallara to develop the chassis and tub, leaving the maker to concentrate on the engine, a version of the V12 powerplant used in the 1992 Ferrari F92 Formula One car, enlarged to 4.0 L, with power around 600 bhp (around 450 kW).

The car debuted in the third round of the 1994 IMSA GT Championship at Road Atlanta, securing the first two places. Four cars were allocated to three teams, Euromotorsport, Momo Sports, and Team Scandia. In the following round, at Lime Rock, the Italian cars monopolized the podium, and would take three more wins until the end of the season. However, due to Ferrari starting the season late, they were beaten by Oldsmobile to the makes' championship, and Andy Evans was the best placed Ferrari driver at fifth in the drivers' championship.