Especificaciones y análisis del Ferrari 488
Power
669HP
Torque
760Nm
Consumption
11.4l/100
Emissions
260g/km
0-100 km/h
3s
Top Speed
325km/h
Weight
1600kg
Price
264,275€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 7v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
230 L
78 L
492 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ferrari 488 Spider · 669 CV (2015-2019)
General description
The Ferrari 488 Spider represents a turning point in Maranello's history, the bold transition from the acclaimed naturally aspirated engine of the 458 to a twin-turbo V8 heart. This change not only unleashed colossal power and torque but also redefined the experience of driving an open-top supercar, merging cutting-edge technology with the unmistakable passion of a Prancing Horse.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 488 Spider is a sensory overload. The thrust of its 669 horsepower is instantaneous and brutal, pinning you to the seat as the landscape blurs in a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in just 3 seconds. The sound of the V8, though turbocharged, is a deep and powerful melody that envelops you, especially with the top down. Every corner is a direct dialogue with the asphalt thanks to precise steering and a chassis that communicates even the slightest imperfection, creating a visceral connection between man and machine that is pure adrenaline.
Design and aesthetics
Its bodywork is a functional work of art, sculpted by the wind to generate downforce without the need for cumbersome spoilers. The imposing side air intakes are not mere ornaments but the gills that feed the twin-turbo engine, defining its aggressive and elegant silhouette. The retractable hardtop is an engineering feat, disappearing in seconds to transform a perfect coupé into a sublime convertible, always maintaining a spectacular and purely Ferrari line.
Technology and features
Beneath its red skin lies a technological arsenal at the service of performance. The 3.9-liter V8 engine with two turbos was designed to almost completely eliminate 'turbo-lag,' offering an immediate response worthy of a naturally aspirated engine. The traction and side-slip control systems allow you to explore the car's limits with astonishing confidence, while the carbon-ceramic brakes, derived from F1, provide superhuman stopping power, essential for taming its top speed of 325 km/h.
Competition
In the pantheon of convertible supercars, the 488 Spider faced titans like the Lamborghini Huracán Spyder, which offered the drama and howl of its naturally aspirated V10 engine. Another major competitor was the McLaren 650S Spider, a marvel of British engineering with its carbon chassis and almost surgical precision. The Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet also stood as an alternative, with a different philosophy but equally stratospheric performance.
Conclusion
The Ferrari 488 Spider is not just a car; it's an unforgettable experience. It accomplished the difficult task of introducing the turbo era to Maranello's V8s without sacrificing the soul and emotion that define the brand. It is a dream machine that combines breathtaking beauty, immense power, and the freedom of open-top driving, encapsulating the purest essence of driving pleasure. A true modern icon that still quickens the pulse of anyone who beholds it or, better yet, drives it.