{{short description|Mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Ferrari 488 | image = 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB 4.jpg | manufacturer = [[Ferrari]] | aka = | production = 2015–2020<ref>{{cite web|title=Ferrari 488|url=https://www.cartrade.com/ferrari-cars/488/|work=CarTrade|access-date=2025-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221181439/https://www.cartrade.com/ferrari-cars/488/|archive-date=2024-02-21|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ferrari 488 Specs|url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Ferrari/M7886/488|work=ultimatespecs|access-date=2025-08-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ferrari 488 Pista 2018-2020 review|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ferrari/488-pista-2018-2020|work=autocar|publisher=[[Haymarket Media Group]]|location=UK|last=Lane|first=Richard|date=2019-08-16|access-date=2025-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618074313/https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ferrari/488-pista-2018-2020|archive-date=2022-06-18|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Here's What You Should Know Before Buying A 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista|url=https://www.hotcars.com/ferrari-488-pista-what-you-should-know/|work=hotcars|last=Anderson|first=Barnell|date=2022-08-07|access-date=2025-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807051415/https://www.hotcars.com/ferrari-488-pista-what-you-should-know/|archive-date=2022-08-07|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ferrari 488 Pista {{!}} PH Heroes|url=https://www.pistonheads.com/news/Ferrari/Pista/48833|work=pistonheads|last=Bird|first=Matt|date=2024-08-04|access-date=2025-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814031808/https://www.pistonheads.com/news/Ferrari/Pista/48833|archive-date=2024-08-14|url-status=live}}</ref> | assembly = Italy: [[Maranello]] | designer = Ferrari Styling Centre under [[Flavio Manzoni]]<ref name="wcf unveiling">{{cite web |url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/115020388268/ferrari-458-gtb-revealed-with-twin-turbo-v8-engine |title=Ferrari 488 GTB revealed with twin-turbo V8 engine |website=worldcarfans.com |first=Adrian |last=Padeanu |date=3 February 2015 |access-date=3 February 2015 |archive-date=26 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626145508/http://www.worldcarfans.com/115020388268/ferrari-458-gtb-revealed-with-twin-turbo-v8-engine |url-status=dead }}</ref> | class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])<!-- per [[WP:CARCLASS]], this should not be changed to "supercar" --> | body_style = 2-door [[berlinetta]]<br>2-door [[Convertible|retractable hard-top convertible]] | platform = | layout = [[Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] | engine = 3902&nbsp;cc ''[[Ferrari F154 engine|F154 CB]]'' [[twin-turbo]] [[V8 engine|V8]]<ref name="viewer.zmags.com">{{cite journal |title=Taking charge |first=Dean |last=Slavnich |journal=Engine Technology International | date=June 2015 |pages=4–7 |url=http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/5f0fe2ac#/5f0fe2ac/6 |format=[[electronic article]] |access-date=26 May 2015}}</ref> | related = | powerout = {{ubl |488 GTB & Spider: {{cvt|670|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} |488 Pista & Spider: {{cvt|720|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} }} | transmission = 7-speed ''[[Magna PT|Magna 7DCL750]]'' [[Dual clutch transmission|dual-clutch]] | wheelbase = {{convert|2650|mm|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="Specifications" /> | length = {{convert|4568|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="Specifications" /> | width = {{convert|1952|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="Specifications" /> | height = {{convert|1213|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="Specifications" /> | weight = {{unbulleted list |{{convert|3241|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} (kerb, GTB, official/EU-spec)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/ferrari/488gtb/specs|title=Ferrari 488 GTB Specifications and features|publisher=[[Car & Driver]]|access-date=5 April 2018}}</ref> |{{convert|3412|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} (kerb, GTB, US-spec)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/ferrari-488-gtb-2017-best-drivers-car/|title=Ferrari 488 GTB is the 2017 Motor Trend Best Driver's Car|publisher=[[Motor Trend]]|date=20 September 2017|access-date=2 October 2018}}</ref> |{{convert|3308|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} (kerb, Pista)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a29730565/2019-ferrari-pista-by-the-numbers/|title=2019 Ferrari 488 Pista Makes Crazy (Sort of) Safe|publisher=[[Car & Driver]]|first=Jared|last=Gall|date=11 November 2019|access-date=21 November 2019}}</ref> }} | predecessor = [[Ferrari 458]] | successor = [[Ferrari F8]] | sp = uk }}

The '''Ferrari 488''' (Type F142M) is a [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout|mid-engine]] [[sports car]] produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer [[Ferrari]]. The car replaced the [[Ferrari 458|458]], being the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the [[Ferrari F40|F40]]. It was succeeded by the [[Ferrari F8]].

The car is powered by a 3.9-litre [[twin-turbocharged]] [[V8 engine]], smaller in displacement but generating a higher power output than the 458's [[naturally aspirated engine]]. The 488 GTB was named "The Supercar of the Year 2015" by car magazine ''[[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear]]'', as well as becoming ''[[Motor Trend]]''{{'}}s 2017 "Best Driver's Car".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.motortrend.com/news/ferrari-488-gtb-2017-best-drivers-car/|title=Ferrari 488 GTB is the 2017 Motor Trend Best Driver's Car|date=20 September 2017}}</ref> [[Jeremy Clarkson]] announced the 488 Pista as his 2019 Supercar of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/articles/jeremy-clarkson-declares-the-ferrari-488-pista-his-supercar-of-the-year-2019|title=Jeremy Clarkson declares Ferrari 488 Pista his Supercar of the Year|website=Ferrari.com|access-date=1 December 2019|archive-date=22 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922220736/https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/articles/jeremy-clarkson-declares-the-ferrari-488-pista-his-supercar-of-the-year-2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Specifications==

===Engine=== The 488 GTB is powered by a {{cvt|3902|cc|L CID|abbr=on|1}} (488 cc per cylinder, thus the name) all-[[Aluminium alloy|aluminium]] [[dry sump]] unit of the [[Ferrari F154 engine|Ferrari F154]] [[V8 engine]] family.<ref name="Specifications">{{cite web |title=The Ferrari 488GTB: record-breaking, beyond-the-limits performance |url=http://488gtb.ferrari.com/en/specifications/ |website=488gtb.ferrari.com |access-date=5 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150308042645/http://488gtb.ferrari.com/en/specifications |archive-date=8 March 2015 }}</ref> Turbocharged with two parallel ball-bearing [[Turbocharger#Twin-scroll|twin-scroll]] turbochargers supplied by [[IHI Corporation|IHI]]/[[Honeywell Turbo Technologies|Honeywell]] and two air-to-air [[intercooler]]s, the turbine wheels are made of low-density [[Titanium aluminide|TiAl]] alloy often used in jet engines to reduce inertia and resist high temperatures within the turbocharger. The engine generates a power output of {{cvt|670|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} at 8,000&nbsp;rpm and {{convert|760|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 3,000&nbsp;rpm.<ref name=Powertrain>{{cite web |title=The Ferrari 488GTB: the new 670 cv 3902 cm3 V8 turbo |url=http://488gtb.ferrari.com/en/powertrain/ |website=488gtb.ferrari.com |access-date=5 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306183839/http://488gtb.ferrari.com/en/powertrain |archive-date=6 March 2015 }}</ref> This results in a specific power output of {{convert|126.3|kW|PS hp|1|abbr=on}} per litre and specific torque output of {{convert|194.8|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} per litre, both records for a Ferrari automobile.

===Transmission=== The only available transmission for the 488 is a 7-speed [[dual clutch transmission|dual-clutch]] [[automatic transmission|automatic gearbox]] manufactured for Ferrari by [[Getrag]], based on the gearbox used in the 458.<ref name="Vehicle Dynamics">{{cite web |title=The Ferrari 488GTB: track-style responsiveness from a road car |url=http://488gtb.ferrari.com/en/vehicle-dynamics/ |website=488gtb.ferrari.com |access-date=5 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306183844/http://488gtb.ferrari.com/en/vehicle-dynamics |archive-date=6 March 2015 }}</ref>

{| class=wikitable style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;" |- !Gear!!1!!2!!3!!4!!5!!6!!7!!Reverse |- |'''Ratio'''||3.334||2.285||1.728||1.369||1.115||0.875||0.642||2.979 |- | colspan="9"|Source:<ref>https://my.ferrari.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/LUM_488GTB_ENG.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830210214/https://my.ferrari.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/LUM_488GTB_ENG.pdf |date=30 August 2018 }} (page 31)</ref> |}

===Handling=== Improved carbon-ceramic brakes are used on the 488, derived from technology used in the [[LaFerrari]], constructed with new materials that reduce the time needed to achieve optimum operating temperature. Disc sizes are 398&nbsp;mm at the front, and 360&nbsp;mm at the rear. These advancements reportedly reduce stopping distances by 9% over the 458.<ref name="Vehicle Dynamics" />

A new five-spoke alloy wheel was designed for the 488, measuring {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on|order=flip}} at front and rear respectively. Front tyres measure 245/35 and the rear tyres 305/30.<ref name="Specifications" />

===Performance=== Claimed manufacturer performance for the 488 GTB is {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 3.0&nbsp;seconds, {{convert|0|-|200|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 8.3&nbsp;seconds, covering the quarter mile in 10.45 seconds and a top speed is {{convert|330|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Specifications" />

==Design== [[File:2017 Ferrari 488 GTB Automatic 3.9 Rear.jpg|thumb|Rear view]] [[File:W6706 Ferrari 488Spider Italiennes2025 27411XA2.jpg|thumb|Interior]] The body of the 488 has been designed to increase downforce by 50% over the 458 while reducing [[aerodynamic drag]].<ref name="Style1">{{cite web |title=Ferrari 488GTB 2015 |url=http://www.dieselstation.com/cars/ferrari-488-gtb-2015-a6678.html |website=www.dieselstation.com |access-date=5 March 2015}}</ref> A new front double splitter serves two functions: increasing radiator cooling by forcing air into them and also channeling the air over the underbody vortex generators to create ground effect without adding unwanted drag. A newly designed rear spoiler (actually a slotted flap) integrated into the rear decklid and bumper increases downforce without requiring a raised wing.<ref name="Aerodynamics">{{cite web |title=The Ferrari 488GTB: record-breaking aerodynamics |url=http://488gtb.ferrari.com/en/aerodynamics/ |website=488gtb.ferrari.com |access-date=5 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306192451/http://488gtb.ferrari.com/en/aerodynamics |archive-date=6 March 2015 }}</ref> The central "Aero Pillar" deflects air under the flat body of the car while two vents in the bonnet provide an exit for air from the dual intakes of the front bumper, further reducing air pressure over the front of the car.<ref name="Style">{{cite web |title=The Ferrari 488 GTB: sporty, performance-focused design |url=http://488gtb.ferrari.com/en/style/ |website=488gtb.ferrari.com |access-date=5 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306192456/http://488gtb.ferrari.com/en/style |archive-date=6 March 2015 }}</ref>

Underbody vortex generators work to reduce air pressure beneath the car thereby increasing overall downforce. A larger rear diffuser works to increase the velocity of air exiting the underbody to further lower air pressure, in conjunction with active aerodynamic variable flaps that both reduce drag and increase downforce as controlled by a microprocessor.<ref name="Aerodynamics" /> The increased size of the diffuser over the previous 458 requires the twin exhausts of the 488 to be positioned higher in the rear bumper for clearance.<ref name="Style" />

The scalloped side air intakes are a homage to those found on the [[Ferrari 308 GTB|308 GTB]],<ref name="Style" /> and are divided by a central partition. Air entering the top intake is partially directed into the turbocharger compressor intake, while the rest is directed through the rear of the car and exits alongside the rear lights, increasing air pressure behind the car in order to reduce aerodynamic drag. Airflow entering the lower intake is directed towards the intercoolers in order to cool the intake charge.<ref name="Aerodynamics" /> Even the door handles—dubbed "shark fins"—are shaped in a way which improves airflow by cleaning and funneling air into the large intakes above the rear wheels.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Top Gear|year=2015|pages=109}}</ref>

The Ferrari 488 was designed by [[Flavio Manzoni]] and won the [[Red Dot Design Award|Red Dot]] "Best of the Best" awards for Product Design in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Design award honours Kia and Ferrari with Red Dot: Best of the Best |url=http://en.red-dot.org/kia_und_ferrari_erhalten_red_dot.html |website=red-dot.org |access-date=27 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721233600/http://en.red-dot.org/kia_und_ferrari_erhalten_red_dot.html |archive-date=21 July 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Variants== ===488 Spider=== [[File:2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Spider S-A 3.9 Rear.jpg|thumb|2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Spider S-A 3.9 Rear]] The Ferrari 488 Spider is a two-seat open top variant of the 488 with a folding [[hardtop]], similar to its predecessor. Ferrari released pictures of the 488 Spider at the end of July 2015,<ref name="autoblog Spider pr">{{cite web |first=Brandon |last=Turkus |title=Ferrari 488 Spider turbocharges the topless life |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2015/07/28/ferrari-488-spider-official-video/ |website=autoblog.com |date=28 July 2015 |access-date=19 September 2015}}</ref> and the car debuted at the [[Frankfurt Motor Show#2015|Frankfurt Motor Show]] in September 2015.<ref>{{cite web |first=Chris |last=Bruce |title=Ferrari 488 Spider turbocharges its topless way into Frankfurt |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2015/09/15/ferrari-488-spider-frankfurt-2015/ |website=autoblog.com |date=15 September 2015 |access-date=19 September 2015}}</ref>

The Spider's drivetrain is the same of the 488 GTB, including the {{cvt|670|PS|kW PS hp|order=out}} 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8. The 488 Spider is only {{convert|50|kg|lb|abbr=on}} heavier than its coupé sibling, and {{convert|10|kg|lb|abbr=on}} lighter than the 458 Spider. Acceleration from {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} is unchanged at 3.0&nbsp;seconds, while the {{convert|0|-|200|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} acceleration takes slightly longer at 8.7&nbsp;seconds, and top speed is likewise slightly lower at {{convert|325|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="488 Spider tech">{{cite web |url=http://488spider.ferrari.com/#en/tech |title=488 Spider tech |access-date=4 December 2015}}</ref>

The Ferrari 488 Spider was named one of the top ten tech cars in 2016 by [[IEEE Spectrum]].<ref>{{cite journal |first1=Lawrence |last1=Ulrich |issn=0018-9235 |date= April 2016 |journal=IEEE Spectrum |issue=4 |volume=53 |title=Top Ten Tech Cars 2016 |pages=36–47|doi=10.1109/MSPEC.2016.7439592 |s2cid=40265053 }}</ref>

===488 Pista=== {{multiple image | align = | direction = vertical | width = 256 | image1 = Ferrari 488 3.9 Pista (1).jpg | image2 = Ferrari 488 3.9 Pista (2).jpg | caption2 = Ferrari 488 Pista }}

On 6 March 2018, Ferrari unveiled the 488 Pista (track in Italian) at the [[Geneva Motor Show#2018|Geneva Motor Show]]. The Pista's design was influenced by the 488 GTE and 488 Challenge race variants. The car has received many mechanical and exterior modifications to make it more capable than the 488 GTB.

The 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine now generates a power output of {{cvt|720|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} at 8,000 rpm and {{convert|770|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 3,000 rpm due to the use of new camshafts, a larger intercooler, strengthened pistons, titanium connecting rods and Inconel exhaust manifolds in the engine borrowed from the 488 Challenge. Revisions to the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission also allow for shifts in 30 milliseconds when drivers enter race mode.

The most noticeable exterior changes for the Pista are at the front end. Air passes through ducts in the front bumper which direct it through a large vent in the hood, which creates more downforce over the nose at high-speeds. Helping boost performance further, the air intake tunnels have been moved from the flanks to the rear spoiler to optimize clean airflow. Other exterior changes include underbody diffusers and rear diffuser shared with the 488 GTE. In total, the car generates 20% more downforce than the 488 GTB. The car also incorporates a Side-slip Angle Control system having an E-Diff3, F-Trac and magnetorheological suspension to improve handling at high speeds.

On the interior, carbon fibre and Alcantara are used throughout in order to reduce weight. Overall, the car is {{cvt|200|lb|kg|0|order=flip}} lighter than the 488 GTB due to the use of carbon fibre on the hood, bumpers, and rear spoiler. Optional 20-inch carbon fibre wheels available for the Pista, made by Australian manufacturer Carbon Revolution, reduce wheel weight by 40%.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ferrari 488 Pista to roll on Aussie-made wheels |url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/ferrari-488-pista-to-roll-on-aussie-made-wheels |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=WhichCar |date=8 March 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

These modifications enable the 488 Pista to accelerate from {{cvt|0-100|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 2.85 seconds, {{cvt|0-124|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} in 7.6 seconds and give the car a maximum speed of {{cvt|211|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}, according to the manufacturer.<ref>{{cite web |first=Chris |last=Bruce |title=Ferrari 488 Pista Looks Track Ready At The Geneva Motor Show |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/235258/ferrari-488-pista-geneva-premiere/ |website=motor1.com |date=6 March 2018 |access-date=6 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Adam |last=Lynton |title=Ferrari 488 Pista Is The Latest 700-Horsepower Prancing Pony|url=https://carbuzz.com/news/ferrari-488-pista-is-the-latest-700-horsepower-prancing-pony|website=carbuzz.com |date=6 March 2018 |access-date=7 March 2018}}</ref>

===488 Pista Spider=== [[File:Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 2.jpg|thumb|right|488 Pista Spider]] 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 according to the manufacturer, but has a reduced weight of {{cvt|1380|kg|lb|0}}, making it the first production Ferrari road-going convertible car to be lighter than its coupé counterpart.

The interior is trimmed in carbon-fibre, upholstered in Alcantara and leather and contains straps to shut the doors instead of actual door handles indicating the car's track-focused nature.

Exterior highlights include new 20-inch diamond finish alloy wheels which are 20% lighter than forged alloy wheels along with 20-inch carbon fibre wheels available as an option.

The Pista Spider also marks the debut of the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer, a new lateral dynamics control which makes "on-the-limit driving more intuitive, controllable and predictable".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/pebble-beach-2018/new-ferrari-488-pista-spider-here|title=The new Ferrari 488 Pista Spider is here|date=26 August 2018|first=Vijay|last=Pattni|publisher=[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref>

==Special editions== ===488 Pista Piloti === [[File:Ferrari 488 Piloti.jpg|thumb|488 Pista Piloti]] 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 which incorporates numerous technical and aerodynamic solutions incorporated from the racing versions of the Ferrari 488. The special edition has been developed by the Ferrari Tailor-Made department, the division which is entrusted with all the customisations ordered by the customers, starting from the internal fabrics up to the colours and finishes. The exterior has a new livery with stripes in the colours of the Italian flag, reminiscent of the race-winning 488 GTE and the word "PRO" indicating the racing class. The Italian flag colours are also present along the bottom of the doors which are also adorned with the personal race number of the client's preference. The launch version carries the number 51 used by the world championship drivers. Also part of this personalisation project is the matte black S-Duct and the natural carbon fibre "dovetail" suspended rear wing and vent surrounds. On the interior, Alcantara has been used throughout in order to give the driver the feel of a race car, with a special technique applied to upholster the sports seats in the same perforated material. The tricolour Italian flag is present in the seat upholstery, floor mats and paddle shifters.

The colours available for the bodywork include Corsa red, Tour De France blue, Daytona black and Nurburgring silver. The 488 Pista Piloti is exclusively available for Ferrari drivers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedrive.com/news/21568/special-edition-piloti-ferrari-488-pista-reserved-for-racing-drivers-only|title=Special Edition 'Piloti Ferrari' 488 Pista Reserved for Racing Drivers Only|date=16 June 2018|publisher=The Drive|author=George Kuruvilla|access-date=17 June 2018}}</ref>

==One-offs== ===J50=== [[Image:J50 at London Design Museum 2018.jpg|thumb|Clay model of the J50 at London Design Museum]] The '''Ferrari J50''' is a limited edition [[targa top]] based on the 488 Spider. It was designed by Ferrari Styling Centre under [[Flavio Manzoni]] and created by Maranello's Special Projects department. It was built to celebrate half a century of Ferrari's presence in Japan. The sharp, angular design of the car is a homage to the Ferrari sports cars of the 1970s and 1980s. It uses a two-piece targa top made of carbon fiber which can be stowed behind the seats in place of the 488's folding hardtop.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/news/a31904/the-j50-is-ferraris-latest-ultra-limited-supercar-for-japan/|title=The J50 Is Ferrari's Latest Ultra-Limited Supercar|date=13 December 2016|work=Road & Track|access-date=15 April 2018}}</ref> Power was also increased by {{cvt|20|hp|kW PS hp|0|order=out}}, to a total of {{cvt|681|hp|kW PS hp|0|order=out}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/surprise-its-ferrari-j50|title=Surprise! It's the Ferrari J50|website=www.topgear.com|date=13 December 2016|access-date=15 April 2018}}</ref> 10 examples were built in total.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://auto.ferrari.com/en_US/news-events/news/world-premiere-ferrari-j50/|title=World Premiere of the Ferrari J50 - Ferrari.com|website=Ferrari GT - en-US|access-date=2019-08-22}}</ref> In 2017 the J50 received a [[Red Dot Design Award|Red Dot]] Award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 July 2017 |title=Ferrari takes the "Red Dot Best of the Best" design award|url=https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/corporate/articles/ferrari-takes-the-red-dot-best-of-the-best-design-award|website=Ferrari}}</ref> {{clear}}

===SP38 Deborah=== {{multiple image | align = right | direction = horizontal | width = 200 |image1= Ferrari SP38.jpg |image2= Ferrari SP38 (2).jpg |footer= Ferrari SP38 Deborah }} 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 newly designed body is inspired by the [[Ferrari F40|F40]] and the [[Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS|308]]. 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 car features a narrow set of headlamps with the day time running lights integrated into the newly designed front bumper. The large standard air-intakes of the 488 have been replaced by two small air intakes located near to the rear side windows and look integrated into the body. At the rear, an integrated fixed rear wing and a new carbon fibre engine cover with three slats is present in place of the 488's glass unit for improved engine cooling, resembling that on the F40 along with a new set of tail light assembly and a modified exhaust system. The paint named Deborah red (reflecting the owner's first name) is also customised and consists of different shades of red. The new wheels are exclusive for the car as well. The power output figures of the car are expected to be the same as the 488 but the performance figures are not revealed along with the cost of development. The car was delivered to the owner at the Ferrari test track located at [[Maranello]], Italy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://carbuzz.com/news/say-hello-to-the-one-off-ferrari-sp38|title=Say Hello To The One-Off Ferrari SP38|work=carbuzz|first=Jay|last=Traugott|date=23 May 2018|access-date=23 May 2018}}</ref> The public unveiling of the car took place at the [[Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este]] on 26 May 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=New Ferrari SP38 one-off supercar revealed|url=http://www.evo.co.uk/news/21289/new-ferrari-sp38-one-off-supercar-revealed|access-date=28 May 2018|publisher=evo.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ferrari SP38 Deborah Makes Its Debut In Villa d'Este|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2018/05/ferrari-sp38-deborah-makes-debut-villa-deste-w-video/|access-date=28 May 2018|publisher=carscoops.com}}</ref>

===P80/C=== [[File:Ferrari P80 C.jpg|thumb|right|Ferrari P80/C]] 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. Externally, the P80/C lacks headlights and taillights and features sports prototype-inspired bodywork akin to that of the [[Ferrari P#330 P3|330 P3]], [[Ferrari P#330 P4|330 P4]] and the [[Dino 206 S]]. The car retains the same mechanical components as a 488 GT3 but handling has been improved over the donor car due to the use of specially developed aerodynamic elements such as a large removable rear wing, a large rear diffuser (shared with the donor car) and front splitter. The rear of the car is left mostly exposed to emphasise its racing prototype character. The side air intakes have also been modified and are integrated near the side windows which improves airflow to the engine. The car uses a wraparound windshield for improved visibility. The body is made of carbon fibre in order to keep the weight low. The car is claimed to be 5% more efficient overall than the car on which it is based.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/ferrari-reveals-p80c-one-488-gt3|title=Ferrari reveals the P80/C: a one-off 488 GT3|date=2019-03-25|first=Jason|last=Barlow|publisher=[[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear]]|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a26930491/ferrari-p80c-photos-info/|title=The Ferrari P80/C Is a Two-in-One Track Car and Garage Beauty, and There's Only One|date=2019-03-25|first=Clifford|last=Atiyeh|publisher=[[Car & Driver]]|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a26929748/ferrari-p80c-specs-info-gallery/|title=The Ferrari P80/C Is a Track-Only Homage to 1960s Prototypes|date=2019-03-25|first=Máté|last=Pétrány|publisher=[[Road & Track]]|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/ferrari-p80-c/|title=This Is the Gorgeous One-Off Ferrari P80/C|date=2019-03-25|first=Collin|last=Woodard|publisher=Automobile Mag|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topgearhk.com/2019/03/26/ferrari-p80-c%E5%85%A8%E6%96%B0ferrari-one-off%E8%B2%B7%E5%AE%B6%E6%98%AF%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E4%BA%BA/|title=The only One-Off Ferrari P80/C buyer come from Hong Kong|date=2019-03-26|first=Chow|last=luby|publisher=TopGearhk|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://magazine.ferrari.com/en/cars/2019/03/25/news/ferrari-p80-c-one-off-extreme-design-56416/|title=Discovering the new Ferrari P80/C|website=magazine.ferrari.com|access-date=2019-08-22}}</ref> {{clear}} ===KC23=== [[Image:2023 Ferrari KC23 1.jpg|thumb|KC23 at Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2023.]] The Ferrari KC23 is a one-off based on the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 developed upon a special request of a customer.<ref>{{cite news |title=New 2023 Ferrari KC23: track-only special hints at future models |url=https://www.evo.co.uk/ferrari/205997/new-2023-ferrari-kc23-track-only-special-hints-at-future-models |access-date=13 July 2023 |agency=evo.co.uk |publisher=evo.co.uk |date=11 July 2023}}</ref> 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 headlights and front end were completely redesigned. The bodywork is painted in Gold Mercury tint.<ref>{{cite news |title=New Ferrari KC23 – pictures |url=https://www.evo.co.uk/ferrari/205996/new-ferrari-kc23-pictures |access-date=13 July 2023 |agency=evo.co.uk |publisher=evo.co.uk |date=11 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The KC23: Uniquely Special |url=https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/magazine/articles/the-kc23-uniquely-special |website=ferrari.com |access-date=13 July 2023}}</ref>

==Motorsport== ===Design and Introduction=== The racing versions of the 488 GTB are the successors to the [[Ferrari 458#458 Italia GT2|458 Italia GTC]] and [[Ferrari 458#458 Italia GT3|GT3]]. They have more aggressive bodywork than the GTE and GT3 specs of the 458 Italia thanks to the new 2016 FIA [[LM GTE|GTE]] and [[Group GT3|GT3]] regulations. 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 prestigious [[24 Hours of Le Mans]], while [[Risi Competizione]] lined it up in the [[United SportsCar Championship|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 Circuit|Mugello]].

===488 GTE=== {{main|Ferrari 488 GTE}} [[File:AF Corse Ferrari 488 GTE Calado Silverstone 2018.jpg|thumb|#51 AF Corse Ferrari 488 GTE, [[2018 6 Hours of Silverstone]]|alt=]]

The 488 GTE made its competition debut at round 1 of the [[2016 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season|2016 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship]] at the [[2016 24 Hours of Daytona|24 Hours of Daytona]] on 30–31 January. The 488 GTE run by [[Scuderia Corsa]] finished 10th outright and 4th in the GTLM class.<ref>[http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/files/race_result_files/2016_IWSC_Rolex24_OfficialResults.pdf 2016 24 Hours of Daytona - Official Results] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303155137/http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/files/race_result_files/2016_IWSC_Rolex24_OfficialResults.pdf |date=3 March 2016 }}</ref> 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 in 2017 took to the track with the first race of the [[United SportsCar Championship|IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship]] in the [[2017 24 Hours of Daytona]], where the car finished third place in the GTLM class, run by [[Risi Competizione]]. In the same year, the 488 GTE won both [[FIA World Endurance Championship]] manufacturers and drivers title ran by [[AF Corse]], and finished third place also in [[2017 12 Hours of Sebring]] and the [[2017 Petit Le Mans]], run by Risi Competizione.

The 488 GTE Evo was introduced early in 2018 in time for teams competing at the [[2018 24 Hours of Le Mans|24 Hours of Le Mans]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1116056_ferrari-488-gte-evo-debuts-at-fiorano-aiming-for-victory-at-le-mans|title=Ferrari 488 GTE Evo debuts at Fiorano, aiming for victory at Le Mans|website=Motor Authority|date=2 April 2018 |access-date=16 June 2019}}</ref>

In 2019, the Ferrari 488 Evo won the LMGTE Pro class in [[2019 24 Hours of Le Mans]] with the #51 AF Corse entry.<ref name="lemans.org">REACTIONS FROM THE 2019 LMGTE PRO CLASS WINNERS: [https://www.lemans.org/en/news/24-hours-of-le-mans-reactions-from-the-2019-lmgte-pro-class-winners/52355 24 HOURS OF LE MANS – REACTIONS FROM THE 2019 LMGTE PRO CLASS WINNERS], accessdate: 16. June 2019</ref> They also won the GTLM class at the [[2019 Petit Le Mans]] and scored a second-place finish at the [[2019 24 Hours of Daytona]] ran by [[Risi Competizione]].{{clear}} ===488 GT3=== [[File:No.51 JMS LMcorsa 488 GT3 at 2016 International Suzuka 1000km (20).jpg|thumb|Ferrari 488 GT3|alt=]]

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 (the round was run as a support category to the [[2016 Australian Grand Prix]]). Italian [[Andrea Montermini]] and Danish driver Benny Simonsen shared the car for Australian team Vicious Rumour Racing. Over the four races that made up the round, Montermini finished fifth in race 1 and 14th in race 3 while Simonsen finished second in race 2 and sixth in the fourth and final race.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkH8TCeywTc| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/rkH8TCeywTc| archive-date=2021-11-18 | url-status=live|title=2016 Australian GT Championship - Albert Park - Race 3|last=RacingVolt|date=21 March 2016|access-date=28 May 2018|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://racing.natsoft.com.au/results/|title=Natsoft Race Results|access-date=28 May 2018}}</ref>

In February 2017, the 488 GT3 won the [[2017 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour]], ran by [[Maranello Motorsport]]. The car took the race from the pole position and stayed up in the front for most of the race, and did not fall out of the top 5 throughout the race. This was the second victory for Ferrari at the event. The previous win was in [[2014 Bathurst 12 Hour|2014]], also won 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 {{convert|600|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|700|Nm|0|abbr=on}} with [[Restrictor plate|limitations]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/competizioni-gt/488-gt3-evo-2020|title=Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO 2020|website=ferrari.com|access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref> In 2021, the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo won the [[2021 24 Hours of Spa]] in Pro class, run by [[Iron Lynx]].<ref name="Official Final Results of 2021 Total 24 Hrs of Spa">{{cite web|url=http://vmail.vertouk.net/userfiles/sro/file/TotalEnergies%2024%20Hours%20of%20Spa_Race_ResultList_1_0.PDF | title=2021 24 Hours of Spa }}</ref>

In 2024, the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo was succeeded by the [[Ferrari 296 GT3]].{{clear}} === 488 Challenge === [[File:Ferrari 488 Challenge.jpg|thumb|Ferrari 488 Challenge|alt=]] [[File:Ferrari 488 Challenge EVO.jpg|thumb|Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo|alt=]] The 488 Challenge was revealed at the [[2016 Finali Mondiali]], with the car making its debut in the 2017 [[Ferrari Challenge]] seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sancho |first=Fernando |date=2016-12-04 |title=El Ferrari 488 Challenge debuta en las 'Finali Mondiali' |url=https://www.motor.es/noticias/ferrari-488-challenge-debuta-finali-mondiali-201632318.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207172753/https://www.motor.es/noticias/ferrari-488-challenge-debuta-finali-mondiali-201632318.html |archive-date=2016-12-07 |access-date=2026-02-22 |website=Motor.es |language=es}}</ref> The engine produces {{convert|670|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on|order=}}, similar to that of the road car.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Ferrari 488 Challenge Specifications |url=https://sbraceengineering.co.uk/ferrari-specialists/ferrari-models-2010-to-2019/ferrari-488-challenge-specifications/ |access-date=2026-02-22 |website=SBR Engineering |language=en-GB}}</ref> Upgrades include a reduction in weight, {{convert|19.7|kg|lb|0|abbr=on|order=}} from the engine and {{convert|8.5|kg|lb|0|abbr=on|order=}} from the exhaust.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Vijayenthiran |first=Viknesh |date=2016-12-05 |title=2017 Ferrari 488 Challenge race car revealed |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1028405_2017-ferrari-488-challenge-race-car-revealed |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251220210459/https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1028405_2017-ferrari-488-challenge-race-car-revealed |archive-date=2025-12-20 |access-date=2026-02-22 |website=Motor Authority |language=en}}</ref> Other improvements are found in the aerodynamics, a revised front bumper designed to improve air flow over the radiators while reducing drag. The rear wing has an [[airfoil]], similar to that found in the 488 GTE with intakes on the rear to cool the brakes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ferrari 488 Challenge (2016) |url=https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/488-challenge |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260108205516/https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/488-challenge |archive-date=2026-01-08 |access-date=2026-02-22 |website=www.ferrari.com |language=en}}</ref> The gearbox has been changed with shorter gear ratios and a new shift strategy so that the car now accelerates from a standstill to maximum revs in 4th gear in just six seconds.<ref name=":0" /> The 488 Challenge Evo was unveiled at the [[2019 Finali Mondiali]], debuting in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Corona |first=Tommaso |date=2019-10-28 |title=Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo: debutto alle Finali Mondiali 2019 |url=https://autoappassionati.it/motorsport-notizie/ferrari-488-challenge-evo-presentazione |access-date=2026-02-22 |website=Autoappassionati.it |language=it}}</ref> Primary aerodynamic changes are a redesigned front fascia, extending the front overhang to boost downforce and [[turning vanes]] on the splitter, to improve the control and direction of the airflow from the side vents.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vijayenthiran |first=Viknesh |date=2019-10-29 |title=2020 Ferrari 488 Challenge makes debut |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1125746_2020-ferrari-488-challenge-makes-debut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250818185501/https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1125746_2020-ferrari-488-challenge-makes-debut |archive-date=2025-08-18 |access-date=2026-02-22 |website=Motor Authority |language=en}}</ref> Additional upgrades for the Evo include new side mirror winglets with endplate diverters improving intercooler air flow.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Digest |first=Sports Car |date=2020-10-17 |title=Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo: Ultimate Guide for Car Enthusiasts |url=https://www.supercars.net/blog/ferrari-488-challenge-evo/ |access-date=2026-02-22 |website=Supercars.net |language=en-US}}</ref> The interior has also seen changes, ergonomics have are improved with a new [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] management system dial added.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo |url=https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/corse-clienti/488-challenge-evo |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251112085558/https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/corse-clienti/488-challenge-evo |archive-date=2025-11-12 |access-date=2026-02-22 |website=[[Ferrari]] |language=en}}</ref> The Evo can be purchased directly from Ferrari or as an upgrade kit for existing models.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 - 2022 Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo - Images, Specifications and Information |url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/7742/Ferrari-488-Challenge-Evo.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240812225849/https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/7742/Ferrari-488-Challenge-Evo.html |archive-date=2024-08-12 |access-date=2026-02-22 |website=Ultimatecarpage.com}}</ref> The 488 Challenge was replaced by the [[Ferrari 296 Challenge|296 Challenge]] in 2024.{{clear}} ===488 GT Modificata=== The Ferrari 488 GT Modificata is a limited edition car that incorporates the skills and technologies developed for the 488 GT3 and 488 GTE, transcending the limits imposed by technical and sporting regulations to exploit their full potential. The 488 GT Modificata is exclusively for use on the track during track days and at Ferrari Club Competizioni GT events. Its engine can produce up to {{convert|700|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, {{cvt|100|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} more than the restricted variants.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/competizioni-gt/488-gt-modificata|title=Ferrari 488 GT Modificata|website=ferrari.com|access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref>

== See also == * [[Audi R8 (Type 4S)]] * [[Lamborghini Huracán]]

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== {{commons category|Ferrari 488}} * {{Official website|https://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/sports-cars-models/car-range/ferrari-488-gtb}} (488 GTB) * {{Official website|https://auto.ferrari.com/en_en/sports-cars-models/car-range/488-spider}} (488 Spider) * {{Official website|https://488pista.ferrari.com/en}} (488 Pista) * {{Official website|https://www.ferrari.com/en-US/competizioni-gt/488-gt-modificata}} (488 GT Modificata)

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