The FIA’s Group B regulations introduced in 1982 led to the development of some of the most iconic and insane cars ever produced. The Lancia Delta S4, Peugeot 205 T16, Audi Quattro, Ford RS200 and the Porsche 959 were just some of the cars that took advantage of the more relaxed Group B regulations.While many of the cars were designed for the crazy world of rallying, some of them were destined for the circuit, like Jaguar XJ220, (also competed in the WRC) and the Ferrari 288 GTO. The GTO in the name stood for Gran Tursmo Omologato (omologato’ is the Italian for homologated’) and had appeared on a Ferrari once before, the legendary 250 GTO.Ferrari and Porsches approach to the Group B regulations were totally different. The was a space age rocket ship that featured a high-tech four-wheel-drive system, while the 288 GTO was more simple in comparison. The 288 GTO featured none of the complicated systems of the Porsche and combined raw power in a lightweight body.The 288 GTO was the first Ferrari race car that could be legally driven on the road since the 250 GTO. This was due to the fact that Group B regulations required manufacturers to build road legal versions of the car. While the car was designed around Group B, the 288 GTO never actually competed in the race series as it was cancelled before Ferrari could enter it.