Ferrari 488 GTB boasts a sleek new design

Turbo engine, revolutionary aerodynamics & a plethora of patented solutions

Mumbai, 2016 Feb  Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre, the 488 GTB’s sculptural forms are completely new. They accentuate the car’s sportiness yet retain the classically clean, pure lines typical of Ferrari’s legendary styling. 

The seamless interweaving of form and function is clear in every detail, in fact. Certain design elements are also obvious nods to the past, not least the 308 GTB-inspired styling of the flanks.

The extreme power required by the car is delivered by the new 3902 cm3 turbo engine which is coupled with a seven-gear F1 dual-clutch gearbox featuring Variable Boost Management which optimally distributes torque (a maximum 750 Nm in seventh gear). The 488 GTB guarantees exuberant performance that is absolutely exploitable to the fullest regardless of driving conditions and is accompanied by a deep, seductive soundtrack, the signature of all Ferrari engines.

The 488 GTB’s revolutionary aerodynamics incorporate patented solutions, such as the blown rear spoiler, as well as innovative features like the 458 GT-derived aerodynamic under body with vortex generators. The result is a new efficiency record for a Ferrari (E=1.67). Downforce increases to 325 kg at 250 km/h, thanks in part to active aerodynamic devices which reduce drag whilst simultaneously generating downforce when required.  

The 488 GTB’s dynamic vehicle controls have also been further evolved. It sports a new version of the Side Slip Control System (SSC2) which, aside from just integrating with the car’s F1-Trac and E-Diff, now also controls the active dampers. This renders the 488 GTB’s dynamic behaviour during complex manoeuvres even flatter and more stable, so that less expert drivers can enjoy its potential to the fullest, resulting in an astonishingly engaging driving experience. 

Ferrari 488 GTB Technical specifications

ENGINE

Type                                                    V8 - 90° Turbo

Overall displacement                          3902 cm³

Maximum power *                               492 kW (670 CV) at 8000 rpm

Maximum torque *                              760 Nm at 3000 rpm in VII gear

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Length                                                 4568 mm

Width                                                  1952 mm

Height                                                 1213 mm

Dry weight**                                       1370 kg

Weight distribution                              46.5% Front – 53.5% Rear

PERFORMANCE

0-100 km/h                                         3.0 s

0 -200 km/h                                        8.3 s

Maximum speed                                  > 330 km/h

FUEL CONSUMPTION***

11.4 l/100 km

C0₂ EMISSIONS ***

260 g/km

* With  98 RON petrol

**With lightweight options

*** ECE+EUDC combined cycle with HELE system