Did the 488 replace the 458?

Turbo-charged Ferrari 488 GTB unveiled to replace 458 Italia Announced yesterday as the 488 GTB it will feature a brand new twin turbocharged 3.9L engine, producing 660bhp and 560lb ft of torque. This is a significant power increase over the 458 Italia which produces 560bhp and 597bhp in the 458 Speciale.

What does 488 mean in Ferrari?

The 488 GTB name marks a return to the classic Ferrari model designation with the 488 in its moniker indicating the engine’s unitary displacement, while the GTB stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta.

Is the Ferrari 458 the best Ferrari ever?

Thousands of prancing horse devotees have overwhelmingly declared the Ferrari 458 Italia to be the greatest ever V8 from Maranello. Pitched against everything from the tax-break 208 to the current 488GTB, the 458 mopped up a landslide 42\% of the vote, more than twice the support for its nearest rival.

How much does a 488 Ferrari cost?

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for a 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB has ratcheted upward by $10,000 over the 2018 model to a cool $262,800. That’s before you add the mandatory destination charge of $3,750 for a total of $266,550 before options. The Spider starts at $284,700 including destination.

What replaced the Ferrari 488?

Ferrari F8 Spider
The Ferrari F8 Spider replaces the outgoing 488 Spider. The F8 Spider has a twin-turbocharged, 3.9-liter V8, tuned to produce 710 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque. Power runs through a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission.

Is Ferrari 488 A grand tourer?

Ferrari 488 GTB The Grand Tourer 1:43.

How much is a Ferrari 488 worth?

Used 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB Pricing The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Ferrari 488 GTB is $256,550, including the $3,750 destination charge, placing it alongside the Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 or McLaren 650S. The Spider starts at $284,630.

Is a Ferrari 458 a supercar?

When the Ferrari 458 was unveiled in 2009 as a replacement for the Ferrari 430, it quickly became the benchmark for the supercar world. A rival to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Porsche 911 and McLaren 650S, the mid-engined Ferrari 458 Italia is available in two body styles – a coupe, and a Spider convertible.

Is Ferrari 488 a good car?

The Ferrari 488 GTB is the latest in a long line of mid-engined sports cars from the firm, but it arguably delivers the most intense performance yet. It’s fast, fun to drive and features head-turning looks, while the new twin-turbo V8 in the back is a masterpiece, delivering supercar performance in a usable package.

How much is a fully loaded Ferrari 488?

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for a 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB has ratcheted upward by $10,000 over the 2018 model to a cool $262,800.

How does the Ferrari 488 GTB compare to the Ferrari 458 Italia?

Yet Chicago drivers can already see that the specs support the newcomer, even if the Ferrari 458 Italia is quite impressive at 562 and 398 lb-ft of torque. The 488 GTB even has a slight edge in top speed at 205 mph over the 458 Italia’s 202 mph.

Is the Ferrari 458 Italia certified pre-owned?

While you may find a Ferrari Approved 458 Italia among our Certified Pre-Owned models, it has given way to newer vehicles like the well-reviewed Ferrari 488 GTB . There is not a wrong choice when you choose a Ferrari, but there is a right choice for you — and Ferrari Lake Forest can help.

Could the Ferrari 488 be Chicago’s ‘best performance engine?

One of them, “Best Performance Engine,” will have the Ferrari 488 fighting to earn its place in the modern Ferrari canon. Yet Chicago drivers can already see that the specs support the newcomer, even if the Ferrari 458 Italia is quite impressive at 562 and 398 lb-ft of torque.

How does the F8 Tributo compare to the 488 GTI?

From the side (and yes, of the 66 press pics of the F8 Tributo, the blue one here is the best profile shot Ferrari bothered to release), you can see the difference between the F8 and the 488 is mostly, if not totally, aero tweaks. The F8 looks more chiseled than the slightly puffy 488.