The Ferrari 488 is one of the brand’s most well-known models
The Ferrari 488 GTB came out in 2015 as the replacement for the similarly styled 458. It was the first Ferrari to use a mid-mounted turbocharged V8 since the F40, and spawned numerous variants and one-offs during its five-year production span. One such 488 is for sale on Exotic Car Trader, and you can check out the listing by clicking here.
The Ferrari 488 GTB used a twin-turbo 3.9L V8 with an all-aluminum dry sump. In the regular GTB and Spider variants, it made 661 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque through a Getrag 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Ferrari claimed a 0-60 mph time of 3 seconds flat, with a blazing top speed of 205 mph. Bringing all of those horses to a stop takes some effort, but it’s a task that’s handily taken care of by the carbon-ceramic brakes derived from technology used in the LaFerrari. With massive 398 mm discs up front and 360 mm discs at the back, Ferrari claimed that the 488 has up to 9% reduced braking distance compared to the previous 458.
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Visually, the 488 draws inspiration from the 458, with the same sleek lines, wide haunches, and elongated headlamps that extend up the front fender. The rear fenders give way to two massive air ducts on each side, with a central piece that gives them a look similar to a flying buttress. The rear end is equally as curvy, with rounded taillights at either end that share a space with the exits of the fender air ducts.
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A formula as classic as peanut butter and jelly
This particular 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB boasts just over 10,000 miles on the odometer, as well as the Carbon Fiber Racing Package, which features carbon fiber accents on the exterior air ducts, steering wheel, and parts of the dashboard. That exterior is finished in the classic Ferrari shade of Rosso Corsa with 20″ forged dark painted wheels. The cabin is finished in a contrasting Nero leather interior, evoking the classic racing look of red over black, while incorporating some exterior details inside, including Cavallino-stitched Daytona racing seats, red stitching throughout, and Rosso-colored seatbelts. Any fears of damaging that exotic red paint will also be alleviated by the inclusion of paint protection film (PPF) over the entire body.
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Final thoughts
The Ferrari 488 is about as Ferrari as you can get without shelling out a lifetime’s fortune for an F40 or F50. It is undeniably one of the most recognizable models in the Prancing Horse’s stables, much like the 458 that preceded it. I’d say something like “the $239,000 asking price isn’t cheap,” but this is one of Ferrari’s flagship models, so of course it won’t be. Given that this particular example has some tasteful options that perfectly complement the car and shows such low miles on the odometer, it’s one of the best ones available on the market right now. It’s certainly not for everyone, but those fortunate enough to sit behind its wheel know that they’re in the presence of Italian royalty.
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Gabriel Ionica
Senior Editor, Autoblog