Alright I have created the official thread for the new 488 Pista here
OFFICIAL - Ferrari 488 Pista
OFFICIAL - Ferrari 488 Pista
488 [2015-2019] [Official] Ferrari 488 GTB revealed with twin-turbo V8 engine
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The Ferrari 488 (Type F142M) is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. The car replaced the 458, being the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the F40. It was succeeded by the Ferrari F8.
tristatez28lt1
Tire Trailblazer
I think these could have been leaked by the configuration supplier. That's definitely the 3D Ferrari dealer configurator.
I'm sure the real pictures will follow in a couple of days.
TopspeedPT
Track Technician
4:55 Rolling Start
6:15 Drag Race 1
7:36 Drag Race 2
10:35 VBox data
tristatez28lt1
Tire Trailblazer
Listen to a Silent Ferrari 488 Hybrid Test Mule Taking Off in All-Electric Mode
Listen to a Silent Ferrari 488 Hybrid Test Mule Taking Off in All-Electric Mode
I can't forget the moment when the Lamborghini Asterion concept climbed onto the stage of the Paris Motor Show back in 2014. As pretty much everybody else in the audience, the electric silence that marked the event left me speechless for a moment. Meanwhile, I've learned to prepare myself for Italian exotics taking off without making a sound. And the latest adventure of the sort involves a Ferrari.
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A piece of spy footage showcasing what appears to be a 488 test mule portrays the supercar setting off, with only the birds signing in the background (of course, supposing that the soundtrack of the clip wasn't manipulated).
The sighting falls in line with our expectations since Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne has told multiple magazines that a Ferrari hybrid is set to make its debut next year.
The exec hasn't mentioned the model that will be animated by the said powertrain and there are two main possibilities here.
The first involves some sort of gas-electric evolution for the Ferrari 488. This would explain the test mule mentioned above. The 2019 timing also seems appropriate, since the 488 came around back in 2015.
Marchionne explained that the gas-electric powerplant would deliver a more down to Earth approach than in the case of the LaFerrari.
This is one of the reasons for which the rumor mill talks about the hardware being used to power the Ferrari SUV, which is also set to land next year. Among others, this would mean that, unlike in the case of other super-SUVs, the Maranello crossover would debut in hybrid form, with the expected internal combustion-only versions following later on.
Of course, we're expecting a plug-in hybrid rather than a simple system, which would deliver an all-electric driving range.
Until we get our hands on more info, you can check out the said 488 prototypes doing its thing on the carmaker's Fiorano test track below.
Listen to a Silent Ferrari 488 Hybrid Test Mule Taking Off in All-Electric Mode
I can't forget the moment when the Lamborghini Asterion concept climbed onto the stage of the Paris Motor Show back in 2014. As pretty much everybody else in the audience, the electric silence that marked the event left me speechless for a moment. Meanwhile, I've learned to prepare myself for Italian exotics taking off without making a sound. And the latest adventure of the sort involves a Ferrari.
A piece of spy footage showcasing what appears to be a 488 test mule portrays the supercar setting off, with only the birds signing in the background (of course, supposing that the soundtrack of the clip wasn't manipulated).
The sighting falls in line with our expectations since Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne has told multiple magazines that a Ferrari hybrid is set to make its debut next year.
The exec hasn't mentioned the model that will be animated by the said powertrain and there are two main possibilities here.
The first involves some sort of gas-electric evolution for the Ferrari 488. This would explain the test mule mentioned above. The 2019 timing also seems appropriate, since the 488 came around back in 2015.
Marchionne explained that the gas-electric powerplant would deliver a more down to Earth approach than in the case of the LaFerrari.
This is one of the reasons for which the rumor mill talks about the hardware being used to power the Ferrari SUV, which is also set to land next year. Among others, this would mean that, unlike in the case of other super-SUVs, the Maranello crossover would debut in hybrid form, with the expected internal combustion-only versions following later on.
Of course, we're expecting a plug-in hybrid rather than a simple system, which would deliver an all-electric driving range.
Until we get our hands on more info, you can check out the said 488 prototypes doing its thing on the carmaker's Fiorano test track below.
kingjr9000
Das Beste Enthusiast
I'm surprised actually. That 488 was pretty much on pace with manu specs. The biggest difference between this one and the MT tested one was the 0-60 time. This one had wheel spin during its launch, and I don't think the MT one did. But anyways, the MT one tested with:
4:55 Rolling Start
6:15 Drag Race 1
7:36 Drag Race 2
10:35 VBox data
0-60 @ 2.7
1/4 mi w/ 10.6 @ 135
This one was 0-60 @ 3.1
1/4 w/ 10.9 @ 133
Quarter mile time may have actually been able to beat MT's time if it weren't for wheel spin.
kingjr9000
Das Beste Enthusiast
Saw this on f-chat:
I hope so, Mclaren has proven that it can be done at this price range, there is no excuse for Ferrari not to do so since the 488 replacement will be a brand new car based on a brand new platform.
kingjr9000
Das Beste Enthusiast
hideous.
AndreB
Autobahn Adventurer
Bad Ferrari!
Lambo inspired front, ugly AMG One rear and Koenigsegg side profile.
What is going on with these guys, designers left them?
Lambo inspired front, ugly AMG One rear and Koenigsegg side profile.
What is going on with these guys, designers left them?
sako97
Autotechnik Ace
Almost all the SP Ferraris based on the 458/488 had a similar Lancia Stratos appearance and have looked weak. For me it not nearly as ugly as the Eric Clapton one or the Sergio.
Yuck
Still puzzles me how the production version was very watered down compared to the concept:
I'm still a bit mad at Ferrari for not making the J50 the 458 replacement.
Yuck
Still puzzles me how the production version was very watered down compared to the concept:
I'm still a bit mad at Ferrari for not making the J50 the 458 replacement.
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
rear looks like it's birthing another car.
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
Modern take on the 1970's Lancia Stratos..
I remember that one-off Stratos that was based on an F430. Now that's something that'd really pique my interest. Maybe something like that with the Giulia Quadro's twin-turbo V6 and you got-a-spicy-meatball!
Now I am hungry.
The headlights and the flat sloping front end looks too similar to the Huracan. same with the rear engine cover section. The side profile looks too similar to a Lotus as well. The only thing I like is the integrated rear wing, much like the F50.Thoughts on the SP38?
Rear 3/4 is nice; rest is ever so slightly bland. I do see F50 lineage in the side profile.
sako97
Autotechnik Ace
All their "SP" cars are a hodgepodge of various brands and eras. I've yet to like one. People are paying $3mill without seeing it until it's complete. Ferrari dicatates the design process. Crazy.
The design team is getting lazy, as they're all starting to look the same.
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