It’s been forty years since the unveiling of its first ever mid-rear-engined V8 model, the 308 GTB, and now the Prancing Horse opens a new chapter in its 8-cylinder history. The Ferrari 488 GTB is the latest launch from the Italian manufacturer and the car has been designed to provide track-level performance that can be enjoyed to the full even by non-professional drivers in everyday use. Its response times, nimbleness and on-the-limit driving guarantee a unique sense of exhilaration and unparalleled driving pleasure.
The Ferrari 488 GTB’s new 3902cc V8 turbo engine unleashes 670bhp at 8,000 rpm along with 760Nm of maximum torque in seventh gear and a response time to the accelerator of just 0.8 seconds at 2,000 rpm. These figures are sufficient to allow the 488 GTB to accelerate from 0-200 kmph in 8.3 seconds. The Ferrari 488 GTB’s subsystems and electronic controls make its power and performance instantly available and controllable. Ferrari claim that it is, in fact, the most responsive production model there is, with razor-sharp response times comparable to those of a track car. The 488 GTB will make its world debut at the International Geneva Motor Show in March.
