Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2016 ferrari 488 gtb around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2017 best drivers car. The 488 gtb was named the supercar of the year 2015 by car magazine top gear, as well as becoming motor trends 2017 best drivers car. Ferrari says that this results in a more tailored degree of integration between the driver and the car and enhanced performance. We were about to see the new ferrari 488 challenge cars go at full wallop in a shakedowntuneup weekend held for them at the thermal club. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2 head. Walkthrough and first drive in my ferrari 488 pista youtube. Ferrari takes the 488 to the next level of performance with 710hp. Ferrari unveiled the 488 challenge evo during the ferrari finali mondiali underway at the mugello circuit. In addition to the standard 488 coupe, theres a retractablehardtop spider and the newfor2019, hardercore, coupeonly pista model that turns up the heat even. Ferrari 458 spider on the stelvio pass car and driver.
Using newly developed technology from formula 1 and. Ferrari 488 gtb extreme performance and driving thrills the 488 gtb name marks a return to the classic ferrari model designation with the 488 in its moniker indicating the engines unitary displacement, while the gtb stands for gran turismo berlinetta. A few laps in a ferrari 488 challenge get the latest car. The ferrari 488 type f142m is a midengine sports car produced by the italian automobile manufacturer ferrari. The 488 spider delivered an aweinspiring driving experience and is one. Could ferrari really produce a car that lowers engine displacement, adds turbo chargers and lowers its legendary high revving engine and still best the 458. The values of fuel consumptions and co2 emissions shown were determined according to the european regulation ec 7152007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. The f8 spiders greatest achievement is the fact that it unleashes its power instantaneously. Form follows function in this mesmerizing supercar read the motor trend first drive here. In my 15plus years of testing cars at ferrari s fiorano circuit, this is the first time ive ever been asked to wear a helmet. Ferrari 488 gtb is the 2017 motor trend best drivers car. Ferrari has a long history of both race cars and production cars that push the limits of performance and are styled to be some of the most eyecatching cars on the road and on the track. Ferrari 488 spider convertible supercar coolest features business. The car s commands, for example, do not cluster on the steering wheel, but instead are found on the wraparound satellite pods, angled directly toward the driver.
With some mechanical and exterior modifications the 488 pista takes performance to a new level. According to ferrari s current ceo, amedeo felisa, since ferrari was reverting back to the old practice of naming the cars by individual cylinder displacementin the 488 s case, its actually 487. The f430 coupe and droptop spider are fabulous cars, but the hardercore scuderia models the 430 scuderia and 430 scuderia spider 16m. The f430 coupe and droptop spider are fabulous cars, but the hardercore scuderia models the 430 scuderia and 430 scuderia spider 16m, respectively are even better. It rockets from a standstill to 60 mph in less than three. The limited edition ferrari 488 pista raises the bar again for what ferrari can do to create simply brilliant cars. Can the brilliant ferrari 488 gtb hold on to its title as autocars best drivers car of the year. Ferrari put the best of italy on a plate when it served up the 458 italia to the world. The ferrari 488 pista brings racetrack performance to. Ferrari 488 spider features and specs car and driver. Lows missing key driverassistance features, not as quick as a less expensive rival, not available with android auto smartphone integration. The ferrari 488 cabin proves that the design provides sportiness without sacrificing occupant comfort. Jethro bovingdon, car and driver s european correspondent, drives the ferrari 458 spider one of italys most famous roadthe stelvio pass.
Lighter and with a larger appetite for apexes feature posted by car and driver march 27, 2017 16. The ferrari monza sp1, together with the monza sp2, are the forerunners in a new concept, known as icona icon, that taps into a leitmotif of the most evocative cars in the companys history to create a new segment of special limited series cars for clients and collectors. Drive a ferrari 488 gtb exotic supercars xtreme xperience. Maranellos newest gt joins a lineup that includes both the scintillating 488 gtb, our 2017 best driver s car, and the spectacular 812. Ferrari s primary intention with the 488 pistawhich follows in the tire tracks of the previous hardcore 360. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2016 ferrari 488 gtb around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2017 best driver s car. Ferrari 488 challenge is the most powerful car in the challenge history thanks to 670 hp from the v8 3, 9liter engine derived from the 488 gtb, winner of the international engine of the year award in 2016. Pure pleasure to drive, the new ferrari 488 gtb is the successor to the already mindblowing 458, the new berlinetta is faster and more agile, with a refined active aerodynamics package and nearly 100 horsepower more from its turbocharged v8. The ferrari 488 spider is an absolute marvel of a supercar. View motor trends ferrari car lineup and research ferrari prices, specs, fuel economy and photos.
Its still delightful on the street, and oh so pretty. Pista means track in italian, and that term continued. The ferrari 488 spider is the latest chapter in maranellos ongoing of opentop sports cars. The rev counter in the new 488 gtb is those purists greatest fear. Read our impressions and see photos of the new 488 spider at car and driver. Ferrari 488 gtb is the 2017 motor trend best drivers car ferrari proves once again why its the gold standard. Ive never driven a ferrari before, so when i was offered the keys to drive a 488 gtb to maranello via the stelvio pass, you can believe that i was excited.
Pista in the garage and wanted to drive across country to some farflung track weekend shindig, wed reach for the ferrari. Drive a ferrari supercar on a professional racetrack with. The california t is ferraris return to forced induction, but where the last turbo ferrari was the beastly f40, the t is far tamer. With 661 horsepower and only 3,412 pounds of aluminum and carbon fiber to move, the 488 gtb screams to 60 mph in just 2. Ferrari 488 spider convertible supercar coolest features. Visit business insider s homepage for more stories. Plunge into the experience of driving the ferrari 488 spider. When you consider that they started from an already brilliant car with the 488 gtb and made the 488 pista more powerful, lighter and ultimately faster should be more than enough to stop you in your tracks and do whatever it takes to get behind the wheel. The 488 spiders cockpit was designed to underscore ferrari s formula 1inspired philosophy of creating a seamless relationship between driver and car. How does one go about replacing what most will agree as the best handling road going ferrari ever. Ferrari 488 gtb britains best drivers car part 1 autocar. There is some good news for owners of the car s predecessor, though. An innovative car equipped with a powerful and sporty v8 engine.
God is in the details of the new 2016 ferrari 488 gtb. Ferrari s 488 pista, which replaces the 458 speciale, is driven by the most powerful v8 engine ferrari has ever put in a road car. The engine is basically straight out of the 488 challenge race car. However, in the era of the hypercar, being complacent is not in the plans for any european automaker. The ferrari 488 spider is a pleasure in turns of actual driving, but its also a lot of fun thanks to the design and layout of the cabin aka cockpit in a car like this. Powerful performance and effortless driving the ferrari 488 spider is the latest chapter in maranellos ongoing history of opentop v8 sports cars, a story that started with the targatop version of the 308 gtb the immortal 308 gts and which ultimately resulted in the full convertible spider architecture. When it comes to performance, the 488 provides the power and poise youd expect from a car crafted by the legendary ferrari nameplate.
Select a ferrari model and conveniently compare local dealer pricing. A noncar guy drives the ferrari 488 spider and loves it. Ferraris th apostle proves that theres more to the future of the supercar than just speed. The ferrari 488 redefined limits with its twinscroll turbo chargers, new gearbox software, and nearly limitless handling. The cars construction is still allaluminium, ferrari resisting as ever the lure of anything more than cosmetic carbon fibre in its production models, buteven so, there are no fewer than 12 different alloys in its structure and body and, despite the additional turbos, wastegate and 20% increase in required cooling capacity, the 488 is still. The 2020 ferrari 488 challenge evo is a trackready car. Ferrari, a company that hangs its borsalino on engine craft, ditching heady atmospheric v8s in favor of smaller. The car will be used in racing events starting 2020. The car is an update to the 458 with notable exterior and performance changes. Ferrari designed the cockpit around the driver s needs. The brands current offerings include the thrilling 488, the very appropriately named 812 superfast, and the gtc4lusso which actually has a back seat making. Eight things you need to know about the ferrari 488 pista. Ferrari 488 spider 2h from 673 with a cockpit inspired by f1 cars and a 4.
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