The 488 GTB is powered by a 3,902 cc (3.9 L; 238.1 cu in) all-aluminium dry sump unit of the Ferrari F154 V8 engine family. This engine is turbocharged with two parallel ball-bearing twin-scroll turbochargers supplied by IHI/Honeywell and two air-to-air intercoolers. The turbine wheels are made of low-density TiAl alloy. The engine generates a power output of 493 kW (670 PS; 661 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm. This results in a specific power output of 126.3 kW (171.7 PS; 169.4 hp) per litre and specific torque output of 194.8 N⋅m (144 lb⋅ft) per litre, both records for a Ferrari automobile.
The only available transmission for the 488 is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox manufactured for Ferrari by Getrag, based on the gearbox used in the 458.
Improved carbon-ceramic brakes are used on the 488, derived from technology used in the LaFerrari. These brakes are constructed with new materials that reduce the time needed to achieve optimum operating temperature. Disc sizes are 398 mm at the front, and 360 mm at the rear. These advancements reportedly reduce stopping distances by 9% over the 458. A new five-spoke alloy wheel was designed for the 488, measuring 51 cm (20 in) at front and rear respectively. Front tyres measure 245/35 and the rear tyres 305/30.
Claimed manufacturer performance for the 488 GTB is 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.0 seconds, 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 8.3 seconds, covering the quarter mile in 10.45 seconds and a top speed is 330 km/h (205 mph).
The body of the 488 was designed to increase downforce by 50% over the 458 while reducing aerodynamic drag. The Ferrari 488 was designed by Flavio Manzoni and won the Red Dot "Best of the Best" awards for Product Design in 2016.
The Ferrari 488 Spider is a two-seat open top variant of the 488 with a folding hardtop. The Spider's drivetrain is the same as the 488 GTB, including the 490 kW (670 PS; 660 hp) 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8. The 488 Spider is 50 kg (110 lb) heavier than its coupé sibling, and 10 kg (22 lb) lighter than the 458 Spider. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) is unchanged at 3.0 seconds, while the 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) acceleration takes 8.7 seconds, and top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph).
On 6 March 2018, Ferrari unveiled the 488 Pista at the Geneva Motor Show. The Pista's design was influenced by the 488 GTE and 488 Challenge race variants. The 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine now generates a power output of 530 kW (720 PS; 710 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 770 N⋅m (568 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm. Revisions to the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission allow for shifts in 30 milliseconds when drivers enter race mode. Overall, the car is 91 kg (200 lb) lighter than the 488 GTB. These modifications enable the 488 Pista to accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2.85 seconds, 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 7.6 seconds and give the car a maximum speed of 340 km/h (211 mph).
The convertible variant of the 488 Pista was unveiled at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The Spider retains the same engine generating the same power output as the coupé and hence resulting in the same performance as the coupé counterpart. It has a reduced weight of 1,380 kg (3,042 lb), making it the first production Ferrari road-going convertible car to be lighter than its coupé counterpart.
In 2017 Ferrari won the drivers and constructors titles in the LM GTE Pro class of the FIA World Endurance Championship with the Ferrari 488 GTE number 51 of AF Corse, with Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado behind the wheel. As a tribute, a special edition of the 488 Pista was created called the 488 Pista Piloti. The 488 Pista Piloti is exclusively available for Ferrari drivers.
The Ferrari J50 is a limited edition targa top based on the 488 Spider. It was designed by Ferrari Styling Centre under Flavio Manzoni. Power was increased by 15 kW (20 PS; 20 hp), to a total of 508 kW (690 PS; 681 hp). 10 examples were built in total. In 2017 the J50 received a Red Dot Award.
The Ferrari SP38 Deborah is a one-off special built on the special request of a customer. The car is based on the Ferrari 488 and features the same mechanical components. The design work was done by the Ferrari Styling Centre under Flavio Manzoni with input from the customer and the car took 18 months to complete.
The Ferrari P80/C is a one-off track-only car developed upon a special request of a customer. The car is based on the 488 GT3. It was quoted as having "the longest development time of any Ferrari one-off made to date" having been commissioned in 2015. The car retains the same mechanical components as a 488 GT3 but handling has been improved over the donor car.
The Ferrari KC23 is a one-off based on the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 developed upon a special request of a customer. The race car was built on a 2016 chassis upgraded with the kit 2020 Evo. The KC23 has vertically opening butterfly doors derived from the LaFerrari.
The racing versions of the 488 GTB are the successors to the 458 Italia GTC and GT3. They retain the same engine used in the road car. In 2016, the 488 GTE was entered by AF Corse in the FIA World Endurance Championship, competing also in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, while Risi Competizione lined it up in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Both the 488 GTE and GT3 were designed by Marco Fainello and unveiled at the 2015 Finali Mondiali Ferrari which took place at Mugello.
The 488 GTE made its competition debut at round 1 of the 2016 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at the 24 Hours of Daytona on 30–31 January. The 488 GTE run by Scuderia Corsa finished 10th outright and 4th in the GTLM class. At the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, the car took second place, ran by Risi Competizione. The car took victory at the 2016 Petit Le Mans ran by Risi Competizione. The 488 GTE Evo was introduced early in 2018. In 2019, the Ferrari 488 Evo won the LMGTE Pro class in 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans with the #51 AF Corse entry.
The 488 GT3 made its world competition debut in round 2 of the 2016 Australian GT Championship at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on 17 March. In February 2017, the 488 GT3 won the 2017 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour, ran by Maranello Motorsport. In 2020, Ferrari announced an updated 488 GT3 Evo with improved front in aerodynamics, vehicle control and ergonomics with new lighter seat developed with Sabelt. The engine can produce around 600 PS (441 kW; 592 hp) and 700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) with limitations. In 2021, the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo won the 2021 24 Hours of Spa in Pro class, run by Iron Lynx. In 2024, the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo was succeeded by the Ferrari 296 GT3.
The 488 Challenge was revealed at the 2016 Finali Mondiali, with the car making its debut in the 2017 Ferrari Challenge seasons. The engine produces 670 hp (500 kW; 679 PS), similar to that of the road car. The 488 Challenge Evo was unveiled at the 2019 Finali Mondiali, debuting in 2020. The 488 Challenge was replaced by the 296 Challenge in 2024.
The Ferrari 488 GT Modificata is a limited edition car that incorporates the skills and technologies developed for the 488 GT3 and 488 GTE. Its engine can produce up to 700 PS (515 kW; 690 hp), 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) more than the restricted variants.
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