Ferrari 488 Specs: GTB, Spider, Pista, and Pista Spider
The Ferrari 488 specs prove it was a new entry in the Ferrari legacy, and whether you choose the Ferrari 488 GTB (above), Spider, Pista, or Pista Spider, you’ll have the keys to one of the world’s finest automobiles. Discover the specs of each Ferrari 488 model below, then reach out to us if there’s a specific Ferrari you’re after.
Ferrari 488 GTB Specs
- Engine: Twin-Turbo 3.9L V8
- Horsepower: 661 hp @ 8,000 rpm
- Torque: 561 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm
- Top Speed: 205 mph
- 0 – 60: 3.0 seconds
While it takes its name from the 308 GTB (for Gran Turismo Berlinetta), the 488 GTB represented a significant step forward from the 308 with the 3.9L twin-turbo that’s become the staple of the 488 models and taken home multiple awards — including earning International Engine of the Year more than once.
Ferrari 488 Spider Specs
- Engine: Twin-Turbo 3.9L V8
- Horsepower: 661 hp @ 8,000 rpm
- Torque: 561 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm
- Top Speed: 205 mph
- 0 – 60: 3.0 seconds
An F1-inspired double spoiler and power hardtop transform the 488 GTB into an open-air performance machine. Feel the wind in your hair as you hear that engine roar, whether you’re on the track or the highway.
Ferrari 488 Pista Specs
- Engine: Twin-Turbo 3.9L V8
- Horsepower: 710 hp @ 8,000 rpm
- Torque: 568 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm
- Top Speed: 211 mph
- 0 – 60: 2.85 seconds
The 488 Pista earns its name from Italian, where Pista means “racetrack,” and it is clearly as comfortable there as any F1 model. Upgrades from the 488 GTB include increased power output and performance features with superior top speed and 0-60 time.
Ferrari 488 Pista Spider Specs
- Engine: Twin-Turbo 3.9L V8
- Horsepower: 710 hp @ 8,000 rpm
- Torque: 568 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm
- Top Speed: 211 mph
- 0 – 60: 2.85 seconds
As the 488 Spider is to the 488 GTB, the 488 Pista Spider is to the 488 Pista: a premium performance automobile with a hardtop that’s ready to give you thrills.
Learn More About the Ferrari 488 with Ferrari Lake Forest
There are few vehicles in the world that could compare to a Ferrari 488 — from GTB to Pista Spider — and most of them are other Ferraris. Learn more about the Ferrari 488, and let us know if you’re looking for one — we’ll be happy to help you find it.
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