Used
Car C7 Box C9 Analog Used Modified: no
Racer Ferrari 333 SP #5 Giesse Le Mans 1998
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€99.95
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RAC-00-001
Track compatibility
Compatible with Carrera Evolution, Fleischmann, Ninco, Policar / Slot.it, Scalextric Sport / Classic, SCX.
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Car C7, box C9. Photos show this item.
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Item details
- Condition grade
- Car C7, box C9. Photos show the item offered.
- Used status
- Used, checked before listing.
- Digital status
- Analog. No digital chip installed.
- Modified
- No visible performance modifications.
- Vehicle year
- 1998
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- Product photos are of the actual item for sale.
A used kit, the body has been painted red and only needs decals and clear coat. A new extra SCX body is included.
The Ferrari 333 SP #5 of the JB Giesse Team (chassis #022) is an iconic open sports prototype race car that participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1998. The car fell into the top class (LMP1) and stood out enormously for a unique aerodynamic adjustment and the distinctive red-and-white color scheme.
The Unique 'Long Tail'
The #5 Giesse car was the only Ferrari 333 SP with a long tail (extended rear). This particular aerodynamic design was an idea of former F1 driver and team principal Jean-Pierre Jabouille. The goal was to reduce air resistance and maximize the top speed on the legendary, straight stretch of Les Hunaudières.
Racing Statistics & Result (Le Mans 1998)
Team: JB Giesse Racing (managed by Jean-Pierre Jabouille)
Drivers: Vincenzo Sospiri (IT), Jean-Christophe Boullion (FR) and Jérôme Policand (FR)
Qualification: The car qualified 17th overall (and was therefore the fastest of all Ferrari prototypes during that qualification).
Performance: Although the car was extremely fast and made a deep impression with meter-long flashes when switching back, fate struck.
Result: DNF (Did Not Finish) because of a broken gearbox that took the car off deep into the night.
Engine and Engineering
Under the skin, the 333 SP was equipped with a breathtaking 4.0-liter V12 engine. This engine was directly derived from the Formula 1 engine from the Ferrari 641 (1990). The engine delivered about 640 to 650 hp and produced the legendary, terrifyingly high F1 whining sound.
Champion car
Although the Le Mans adventure ended in minor, exactly this chassis (#022) had a huge success in Europe that same year. Sospiri and Emmanuel Collard dominated the International Sports Racing Series (ISRS) and convincingly took the 1998 Teams and Drivers title with this car.
Today, this unique 'long tail' Ferrari is a beloved collectible and a popular choice for detailed slotcars (such as from RevoSlot and MR Slotcar) and scale models
The Ferrari 333 SP #5 of the JB Giesse Team (chassis #022) is an iconic open sports prototype race car that participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1998. The car fell into the top class (LMP1) and stood out enormously for a unique aerodynamic adjustment and the distinctive red-and-white color scheme.
The Unique 'Long Tail'
The #5 Giesse car was the only Ferrari 333 SP with a long tail (extended rear). This particular aerodynamic design was an idea of former F1 driver and team principal Jean-Pierre Jabouille. The goal was to reduce air resistance and maximize the top speed on the legendary, straight stretch of Les Hunaudières.
Racing Statistics & Result (Le Mans 1998)
Team: JB Giesse Racing (managed by Jean-Pierre Jabouille)
Drivers: Vincenzo Sospiri (IT), Jean-Christophe Boullion (FR) and Jérôme Policand (FR)
Qualification: The car qualified 17th overall (and was therefore the fastest of all Ferrari prototypes during that qualification).
Performance: Although the car was extremely fast and made a deep impression with meter-long flashes when switching back, fate struck.
Result: DNF (Did Not Finish) because of a broken gearbox that took the car off deep into the night.
Engine and Engineering
Under the skin, the 333 SP was equipped with a breathtaking 4.0-liter V12 engine. This engine was directly derived from the Formula 1 engine from the Ferrari 641 (1990). The engine delivered about 640 to 650 hp and produced the legendary, terrifyingly high F1 whining sound.
Champion car
Although the Le Mans adventure ended in minor, exactly this chassis (#022) had a huge success in Europe that same year. Sospiri and Emmanuel Collard dominated the International Sports Racing Series (ISRS) and convincingly took the 1998 Teams and Drivers title with this car.
Today, this unique 'long tail' Ferrari is a beloved collectible and a popular choice for detailed slotcars (such as from RevoSlot and MR Slotcar) and scale models