The Assetto Corsa franchise and Ferrari go together like shoes and shoelaces, bees and honey, and even Adrian Newey and winning. Assetto Corsa’s developers, Kunos Simulazioni, are Italian after all, so perhaps this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
The studio’s titles tie with the legendary sports car manufacturer lead all the way back to 2010’s Ferrari Virtual Academy, and continued into 2014’s original Assetto Corsa. The OG AC was included with several prolific Ferrari creations from launch, with no less than eight of them making an appearance prior to various DLCs being released.
Plenty of Ferrari race models were also featured in the GT-competition-focused Assetto Corsa Competizione, so it shouldn’t come as much of a shock to learn that they make up a decent chunk of Assetto Corsa Evo’s car list. Six highly detailed models are included as part of the current build of the title, so Coach Dave Academy decided to shine a light on each of them.
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Ferrari 296 GTB
One of two road-legal Ferrari offerings currently included in AC Evo, the 296 GTB is the successor to the F8 as the brand’s mid-engined, two-seater sports car model. Calling it a sports car can feel a little like underselling the vehicle, though, given its hybrid-assisted 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V6 sends a spine-chilling 818 horsepower to the rear wheels.
This is enough to fire the drop-top to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. The model has been around for a while now, with it first being introduced in 2021. The 296 GTB, along with its advanced aluminium chassis and adaptive suspension, is available in four different flavours within AC Evo. Alongside the standard version, there are three different variants of the Assetto Fiorano package.
This is a more track-focused version of the 296, and comes with upgraded suspension, carbon fibre bodywork, and a polycarbonate rear window. While the first of these enhancements makes it sharper through the bends, the latter change helps rid the 296 of some crucial fat.
If you want to explore what else AC Evo has to offer from a vehicle standpoint, Coach Dave Academy’s full car list for the title is here to help.
Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo
The 488 Challenge Evo is the single-make racing version of the Ferrari 488, and could primarily be found racing in Ferrari’s own Challenge series around the world. It was used between 2019 and 2024, when it was replaced by the 296 Challenge.
The 488 Evo introduced some key improvements when compared to the first iteration of the 488 Challenge, such as a more powerful 3.9-litre V8 that now provided 660 hp to the rear axle via a seven-speed semi-automatic transmission.
The racer’s aero package was also revised so that the front of the car was 30% more efficient than its forerunner, while the aero balance was also moved further forward. This allowed for a pointier front end, which helped reduce understeer in all phases of the corner. These benefits can be felt by you in the virtual version of the car in AC Evo.
If you have the craving to take a good look around each Ferrari outlined in this guide, then Coach Dave Academy’s Showroom guide should come in handy.
Ferrari F40 LM
The F40 LM is one of several racing variants of the legendary F40 road car produced, and is notable for not being developed by Ferrari itself. Instead, Italian Ferrari specialist Michelotto developed the cars for various customers around the world, but with Ferrari’s blessing. The F40 underwent an extensive development program to get it ready for racing, including enhancements like a beefed-up chassis, new suspension that saw the ride height reduced, and a race-spec aero kit.
The engine was graced with some upgrades, such as enlarged intercoolers, revised camshafts, and new ECU settings. The result was that the 3.0-litre twin-turbo V8 now produced 720 hp, around 240 hp more than the standard car could muster.
The LM made its competition debut in the North American IMSA series in 1989, where it managed to score a range of podium finishes across a couple of seasons contesting the fixture. Arguably, its biggest achievement was a slew of wins in the BPR Global Series, with the car managing to win at Anderstorp in Sweden during both the 1995 and 1996 seasons. Just 19 cars were ever made, so AC Evo offers one of the best chances to pilot the wild machine.
Ferrari Daytona SP3
The other road-legal Ferrari currently available in AC Evo, the Daytona SP3, was designed as a modern interpretation of the 330 P4 race car that competed successfully during the 1960s. It borrowed the chassis used in the hardened LaFerrari Aperta, but combined it with a carbon fibre body inspired by the old racer. This consisted of a low nose and driving position, which led into a long tail that rises into the air.
As far as its heart was concerned, the F140 6.5-litre V12 normally found in an 812 Competizione was repurposed for use in the SP3, with the engine intake altered to produce 829 hp. This was ten more than in the 812 Comp, which led to the engine being designated as the F140 HC. It was placed in the middle of the chassis to aid weight distribution and was connected to a slick seven-speed semi-auto gearbox.
Alongside its 1960s-racer-inspired silhouette, the SP3 Daytona was also graced with a competition-style cockpit. This included bucket seats with full racing harnesses, as well as a minimalist dashboard. It may be road legal, but this beast drives more like a track racer.
Wanting to add these Italian works of art to your AC Evo garage? Coach Dave Academy put together a guide on how to earn enough credits to buy your own virtual example.
Ferrari F2004
One of the most breathtaking vehicles included in AC Evo’s 0.4 version is the Ferrari F2004, the Prancing Horse’s Formula 1 contender for the 2004 season. Following a tough 2003 season by Ferrari’s lofty standards, when it had been pushed hard for the title by McLaren and Williams, it looked to decimate the competition once more.
Ferrari’s naturally aspirated V10 was tweaked to become more reliable so that it would last a full race weekend, which was a new rule introduced for the 2004 F1 campaign. It also reworked the chassis to try and make up for some of the shortcomings of its F2003, of which the biggest was its tendency to chew through tyres. The rear aerodynamics and suspension were revised to achieve this, while the chassis was shortened to help make it more agile.
Piloted by Michael Schumacher and Ruben Barichello, the F2004 cleaned up. It won all but three contests of the 18-race season, and netted Schumacher his seventh and last F1 driver’s title. With Barichello ending up second in the standings, Ferrari managed to claim its 14th constructors’ crown too, by a monstrous 143 points. This was over double the points scored by second-placed BAR, and the equivalent of nearly eight 1-2 finishes in the 2004 points format. The car is therefore one of the most dominant F1 cars ever produced, making it a special inclusion within the AC Evos vehicle roster.
Ferrari SF-25
Last but not least, we come to the Ferrari SF-25. This was the vehicle Ferrari used throughout the 2025 F1 term, making it the first to have Sir Lewis Hamilton behind the controls. He competed alongside Charles Leclerc, who managed to get the better of the Brit in the final standings. Following a strong 2024 season, in which Ferrari finished as runners-up in the constructors’ championship, hopes were high for Ferrari to score a first crown since 2008.
The turbocharged 1.6-litre V6-powered single seater ended up being a disappointment, though, as it proved too sensitive to changes in ride height. This afflicted the car with unpredictable handling and made it difficult for its drivers to compete consistently at the front of the field. There were highlights, with Hamilton and Leclerc claiming a pole position apiece, with the former claiming pole for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, and the latter starting from the front in Hungary.
Hamilton ended up claiming the SF-25’s sole win of 2025 in the Chinese GP sprint, though the car failed to win a single full-length GP outing. Leclerc got closest by finishing second in Monaco and Mexico, while he ended scoring a further five third-place results during the year. Hamilton failed to breach the GP rostrum, which limited Ferrari to just fourth in the constructors’ standings.
Despite the SF-25’s relative failure, it at least stands out as the first 2025 F1 car to be featured in anything other than the official Formula 1 title. All its real-life features are accurately simulated within AC Evo, including its DRS system and various electronic modes that are used to help preserve the hybrid battery’s energy throughout a lap. It comes adorned in three different liveries from the 2025 F1 season:
- Canadian GP
- Miami GP
- Italian GP
Final Thoughts
Given Kunos’ close relationship with Ferrari, more models from the iconic marque are expected in future updates. Plenty more cars are expected before the title reaches full 1.0 status, so keep your eyes peeled for the next Italian stallions to grace AC Evos vehicle stables.
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