The Ferrari 488 (Type F142M) is a
mid-engine
In automotive engineering, a mid-engine layout describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of the rear-wheel axles, but behind the front axle.
History
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sports car
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produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer
Ferrari
Ferrari S.p.A. (; ) is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari (1898–1988) in 1939 from the Alfa Romeo racing division as ''Auto Avio Costruzioni'', the company built its first car in ...
. The car replaced the
458
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, being the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the
F40. It was succeeded by the
Ferrari F8.
The car is powered by a 3.9-litre
twin-turbocharged
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V8 engine
A V8 engine is an eight-cylinder piston engine in which two banks of four cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration.
The first V8 engine was produced by the French Antoinette company in 1904, developed and us ...
, smaller in displacement but generating a higher power output than the 458's
naturally aspirated engine. The 488 GTB was named "The Supercar of the Year 2015" by car magazine ''
Top Gear
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* "Top gear", the highest gear available in a vehicle's manual transmission
Television
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'', as well as becoming ''
Motor Trend
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Petersen Publishing Company in Los Angeles published ''MotorTrend'' until 1998, when it was sold to ...
''s 2017 "Best Driver's Car".
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster, journalist, game show host and writer who specialises in motoring. He is best known for the motoring programmes '' Top Gear'' and '' The Grand Tour'' alongside R ...
announced the 488 Pista as his 2019 Supercar of the Year. The 488 was succeeded by the
F8 Tributo in February 2019.
Specifications
Engine
The 488 GTB is powered by a (488 cc per cylinder, thus the name) all-
aluminium
Aluminium (aluminum in American and Canadian English) is a chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13. Aluminium has a density lower than those of other common metals, at approximately one third that of steel. I ...
dry sump
A dry-sump system is a method to manage the lubricating motor oil in four-stroke and large two-stroke piston driven internal combustion engines. The dry-sump system uses two or more oil pumps and a separate oil reservoir, as opposed to a con ...
unit of the
Ferrari F154 V8 engine
A V8 engine is an eight-cylinder piston engine in which two banks of four cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration.
The first V8 engine was produced by the French Antoinette company in 1904, developed and us ...
family.
Turbocharged with two parallel ball-bearing
twin-scroll turbochargers supplied by
IHI
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/
Honeywell
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and two air-to-air
intercoolers, the turbine wheels are made of low-density
TiAl alloy often used in jet engines to reduce inertia and resist high temperatures within the turbocharger. The engine generates a power output of at 8,000 rpm and of torque at 3,000 rpm.
This results in a specific power output of per litre and specific torque output of per litre, both records for a Ferrari automobile.
Transmission
The only available transmission for the 488 is a 7-speed
dual-clutch
A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) (sometimes referred to as a twin-clutch transmission) is a type of multi-speed motor vehicle, vehicle Transmission (mechanics), transmission system, that uses two separate clutches for odd and even gear train, g ...
automatic gearbox
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manufactured for Ferrari by
Getrag
Getrag (), stylized as GETRAG, was a major supplier of transmission systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The company was founded on 1 May 1935, in Ludwigsburg, Germany, by Hermann Hagenmeyer; as the ''Getriebe und Zahnradfabrik ...
, based on the gearbox used in the 458.
Handling
Improved carbon-ceramic brakes are used on the 488, derived from technology used in the
LaFerrari
LaFerrari, project name F150 is a limited production mid-engine mild hybrid sports car built by Italian automotive manufacturer Ferrari. LaFerrari means "The Ferrari" in Italian and some other Romance languages, in the sense that it is the " ...
, constructed with new materials that reduce the time needed to achieve optimum operating temperature. Disc sizes are 398 mm at the front, and 360 mm at the rear. These advancements reportedly reduce stopping distances by 9% over the 458.
A new five-spoke alloy wheel was designed for the 488, measuring at front and rear respectively. Front tyres measure 245/35 and the rear tyres 305/30.
Performance
Claimed manufacturer performance for the 488 GTB is in 3.0 seconds, in 8.3 seconds, covering the quarter mile in 10.45 seconds and continuing to a top speed of more than .
Design
![2017 Ferrari 488 GTB Automatic 3](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/2017_Ferrari_488_GTB_Automatic_3.9_Rear.jpg)
The body of the 488 has been designed to increase downforce by 50% over the 458 while reducing
aerodynamic drag
In fluid dynamics, drag (sometimes called air resistance, a type of friction, or fluid resistance, another type of friction or fluid friction) is a force acting opposite to the relative motion of any object moving with respect to a surrounding fl ...
.
A new front double splitter serves two functions: increasing radiator cooling by forcing air into them and also channeling the air over the underbody vortex generators to create ground effect without adding unwanted drag. A newly designed rear spoiler (actually a slotted flap) integrated into the rear decklid and bumper increases downforce without requiring a raised wing.
The central "Aero Pillar" deflects air under the flat body of the car while two vents in the bonnet provide an exit for air from the dual intakes of the front bumper, further reducing air pressure over the front of the car.
Underbody vortex generators work to reduce air pressure beneath the car thereby increasing overall downforce. A larger rear diffuser works to increase the velocity of air exiting the underbody to further lower air pressure, in conjunction with active aerodynamic variable flaps that both reduce drag and increase downforce as controlled by a microprocessor.
The increased size of the diffuser over the previous 458 requires the twin exhausts of the 488 to be positioned higher in the rear bumper for clearance.
The scalloped side air intakes are a homage to those found on the
308 GTB,
and are divided by a central partition. Air entering the top intake is partially directed into the turbocharger compressor intake, while the rest is directed through the rear of the car and exits alongside the rear lights, increasing air pressure behind the car in order to reduce aerodynamic drag. Airflow entering the lower intake is directed towards the intercoolers in order to cool the intake charge.
Even the door handles—dubbed "shark fins"—are shaped in a way which improves airflow by cleaning and funneling air into the large intakes above the rear wheels.
The Ferrari 488 was designed by
Flavio Manzoni
Flavio Manzoni (born 7 January 1965 in Nuoro, Sardinia) is an Italian architect and automobile designer. He is the Senior Vice President of Design at Ferrari from January 2010 and he has led in the creation of many Ferrari models including the ...
and won the
Red Dot
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"Best of the Best" awards for Product Design in 2016.
Variants
488 Spider
The Ferrari 488 Spider is a two-seat open top variant of the 488 with a folding
hardtop
A hardtop is a rigid form of automobile roof, which for modern cars is typically constructed from metal. A hardtop roof can be either fixed (i.e. not removable), Convertible#Detachable hardtop, detachable for separate storing or retractable ha ...
, similar to its predecessor. Ferrari released pictures of the 488 Spider at the end of July 2015,
and the car debuted at the
Frankfurt Motor Show
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in September 2015.
The Spider's drivetrain is the same of the 488 GTB, including the 670 PS 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8. The 488 Spider is only heavier than its coupé sibling, and lighter than the 458 Spider. Acceleration from is unchanged at 3.0 seconds, while the acceleration takes slightly longer at 8.7 seconds, and top speed is likewise slightly lower at .
The Ferrari 488 Spider was named one of the top ten tech cars in 2016 by
IEEE Spectrum
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The first issue of ''IEEE Spectrum'' was published in January 1964 as a successor to ''Electrical Engineering''. The magazine contains peer-revie ...
.
488 Pista
On 6 March 2018, Ferrari unveiled the 488 Pista (track in Italian) at the
Geneva Motor Show
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. The Pista's design was influenced by the 488 GTE and 488 Challenge race variants. The car has received many mechanical and exterior modifications to make it more capable than the 488 GTB. The 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine now generates a power output of at 8,000 rpm and of torque at 3,000 rpm due to the use of new camshafts, a larger intercooler, strengthened pistons, titanium connecting rods and Inconel exhaust manifolds in the engine borrowed from the 488 Challenge. Revisions to the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission also allow for shifts in 30 milliseconds when drivers enter race mode. The most noticeable exterior changes for the Pista are at the front end. Air passes through the ducts in the front bumper and which direct it through a large vent in the hood, which creates more downforce over the nose at high-speeds. Helping boost performance further, the air intake tunnels have been moved from the flanks to the rear spoiler to optimize clean airflow. Other exterior changes include underbody diffusers and the rear diffuser shared with the 488 GTE. In total, the car generates 20% more downforce than the 488 GTB. On the interior, carbon fibre and Alcantara are used throughout in order to reduce weight. Overall, the car is lighter than the 488 GTB due to the use of carbon fibre on the hood, bumpers, and rear spoiler. Optional 20-inch carbon fibre wheels available for the Pista, made by Australian manufacturer Carbon Revolution, reduce wheel weight by 40%. The car also incorporates a Side-slip Angle Control system having an E-Diff3, F-Trac and magnetorheological suspension to improve handling at high speeds. These modifications enable the 488 Pista to accelerate from in 2.85 seconds, in 7.6 seconds and give the car a maximum speed of , according to the manufacturer.
488 Pista Spider
The convertible variant of the 488 Pista was unveiled at the 2018
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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. The Spider retains the same engine generating the same power output as the coupé and hence resulting in the same performance as the coupé counterpart according to the manufacturer but now boasts a reduced weight of , making it the first production Ferrari road-going convertible car to be lighter than its coupé counterpart.
The interior is trimmed in carbon-fibre, upholstered in Alcantara and leather and contains straps to shut the doors instead of actual door handles indicating the car's track-focused nature.
Exterior highlights include new 20-inch diamond finish alloy wheels which are 20% lighter than forged alloy wheels along with 20-inch carbon fibre wheels available as an option.
The Pista Spider also marks the debut of the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer, a new lateral dynamics control which makes "on-the-limit driving more intuitive, controllable and predictable".
Special Editions
488 Pista Piloti Ferrari
![2018 Ferrari 488 Pista (42706918214)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/2018_Ferrari_488_Pista_%2842706918214%29.jpg)
In 2017 Ferrari won the drivers and constructors titles in the LM GTE Pro class of the
FIA World Endurance Championship
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with the Ferrari 488 GTE number 51 of
AF Corse
AF Corse is an Italian auto racing team founded by former racing driver Amato Ferrari in 1995 in Piacenza. Strongly linked to the Maserati and Ferrari brands, AF Corse currently competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship, GT World Chal ...
, with
Alessandro Pier Guidi
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and
James Calado
James John Calado (born 13 June 1989) is a British professional racing driver from England, currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship and other selected GT races for AF Corse. He won the LMGTE Pro class of the 2017 FIA World ...
behind the wheel. As a tribute, a special edition of the 488 Pista was created called the 488 Pista Piloti which incorporates numerous technical and aerodynamic solutions incorporated from the racing versions of the Ferrari 488. The special edition has been developed by the Ferrari Tailor-Made department, the division which is entrusted with all the customisations ordered by the customers, starting from the internal fabrics up to the colours and finishes. The exterior has a new livery with stripes in the colours of the Italian flag, reminiscent of the race-winning 488 GTE and the word "PRO" indicating the racing class. The Italian flag colours are also present along the bottom of the doors which are also adorned with the personal race number of the client's preference. The launch version carries the number 51 used by the world championship drivers. Also part of this personalisation project is the matte black S-Duct and the natural carbon fibre "dovetail" suspended rear wing and vent surrounds. On the interior, Alcantara has been used throughout in order to give the driver the feel of a race car, with a special technique applied to upholster the sports seats in the same perforated material. The tricolour Italian flag is present in the seat upholstery, floor mats and paddle shifters.
The colours available for the bodywork include Corsa red, Tour De France blue, Daytona black and Nurburgring silver. The 488 Pista Piloti is exclusively available for Ferrari drivers.
One-offs
J50
The Ferrari J50 is a limited edition
targa top
Targa top, or targa for short, is a semi-convertible car body style with a removable roof section and a full width roll bar behind the seats. The term was first used on the 1966 Porsche 911 Targa, and it remains a registered trademark of Porsch ...
based on the 488 Spider. It was designed by Ferrari styling centre under
Flavio Manzoni
Flavio Manzoni (born 7 January 1965 in Nuoro, Sardinia) is an Italian architect and automobile designer. He is the Senior Vice President of Design at Ferrari from January 2010 and he has led in the creation of many Ferrari models including the ...
and created by Maranello's Special Projects department. It was built to celebrate half a century of Ferrari's presence in Japan. The sharp, angular design of the car is an homage to the Ferrari sports cars of the 70's and 80's. It uses a two piece targa top made of carbon fiber which can be stowed behind the seats in place of the 488's folding hardtop. Power was also increased by , to a total of . 10 examples were built in total.
SP38 Deborah
The Ferrari SP38 Deborah is a one-off special built on the special request of a customer. The car is based on the Ferrari 488 and features the same mechanical components. The newly designed body is inspired by the
F40 and the
308. The design work was done by the Ferrari Styling Centre under
Flavio Manzoni
Flavio Manzoni (born 7 January 1965 in Nuoro, Sardinia) is an Italian architect and automobile designer. He is the Senior Vice President of Design at Ferrari from January 2010 and he has led in the creation of many Ferrari models including the ...
with input from the customer and the car took 18 months to complete. The car features a narrow set of headlamps with the day time running lights integrated into the newly designed front bumper. The large standard air-intakes of the 488 have been replaced by two small air intakes located near to the rear side windows and look integrated into the body. At the rear, an integrated fixed rear wing and a new carbon fibre engine cover with three slats is present in place of the 488's glass unit for improved engine cooling, resembling that on the F40 along with a new set of tail light assembly and a modified exhaust system. The paint named Deborah red (reflecting the owner's last name) is also customised and consists of different shades of red. The new wheels are exclusive for the car as well. The power output figures of the car are expected to be the same as the 488 but the performance figures are not revealed along with the cost of development. The car was delivered to the owner at the Ferrari test track located at
Maranello
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, Italy. The public unveiling of the car took place at the
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este () is a Concours d'Elegance event in Italy for classic car, classic and vintage cars. It takes place annually near the Villa d'Este (Cernobbio), Villa d'Este hotel in Cernobbio, on the western shore of Lake Como ...
on 26 May 2018.
P80/C
![Ferrari P80 C](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Ferrari_P80_C.jpg)
The Ferrari P80/C is a one-off track-only car developed upon a special request of a customer. The car is based on the 488 GT3. It was quoted as having "the longest development time of any Ferrari one-off made to date" having been commissioned in 2015. Externally, the P80/C lacks headlights and taillights and features sports prototype-inspired bodywork akin to that of the
330 P3,
330 P4 and the
Dino 206 S
The Dino 206 S is a sports prototype produced by Ferrari in 1966–1967 under the Dino marque. Ferrari intended to produce at least fifty examples for homologation by the CSI in the Sport 2.0 L Group 4 category. As only 18 were made, the car ha ...
. The car retains the same mechanical components as a 488 GT3 but handling has been improved over the donor car due to the use of specially developed aerodynamic elements such as a large removable rear wing, a large rear diffuser (shared with the donor car) and front splitter. The rear of the car is left mostly exposed to emphasise its racing prototype character. The side air intakes have also been modified and are integrated near the side windows which improves airflow to the engine. The car uses a wrap-around windshield for improved visibility. The body is made of carbon fibre in order to keep the weight low. The car is claimed to be 5% more efficient overall than the car on which it is based.
Motorsport
Design and Introduction
The racing versions of the 488 GTB are the successors to the
458 Italia GTC and
GT3. They have more aggressive bodywork compared to the GTE and GT3 specs of the 458 Italia thanks to the new 2016 FIA GTE and GT3 regulations, they retain the same engine used in the road car. In 2016 the 488 GTE was entered by
AF Corse
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in the
FIA World Endurance Championship
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, competing also in the prestigious
24 Hours of Le Mans
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, while
Risi Competizione
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lined it up in the
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
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. Both the 488 GTE and GT3 were designed by
Marco Fainello and unveiled at the 2015 Finali Mondiali Ferrari which took place at
Mugello
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.
488 GTE
![AF Corse Ferrari 488 GTE Calado Silverstone 2018](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/AF_Corse_Ferrari_488_GTE_Calado_Silverstone_2018.jpg)
The 488 GTE made its competition debut in Round 1 of the
2016 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
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at the
24 Hours of Daytona
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on 30–31 January. The 488 GTE run by Scuderia Corsa finished 10th outright and 4th in the GTLM class. At the
2016 24 Hours of Le Mans
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, the car took second place, ran by
Risi Competizione
Risi Competizione is an Italo-American auto racing Ferrari factory-backed team formed by Giuseppe Risi in 1997. Initially, the team had a partnership with Doyle Racing using the name Doyle-Risi Racing, but soon Giuseppe Risi took full control of t ...
. The car took victory at the 2016 Petit Le Mans ran by Risi Competizione.
The 488 GTE in 2017 took to the track with the first race of the
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
The IMSA SportsCar Championship, currently known as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship under sponsorship, is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada and organized by the International Motor Sports Association (IMS ...
in the
2017 24 Hours of Daytona
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, where the car finished third place in the GTLM class, run by
Risi Competizione
Risi Competizione is an Italo-American auto racing Ferrari factory-backed team formed by Giuseppe Risi in 1997. Initially, the team had a partnership with Doyle Racing using the name Doyle-Risi Racing, but soon Giuseppe Risi took full control of t ...
. In the same year, the 488 GTE won both
FIA World Endurance Championship
The FIA World Endurance Championship is an auto racing world championship organized by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The series supersedes the ACO's former Intercont ...
manufacturers and drivers title ran by AF Corse, and finished third place also in
2017 12 Hours of Sebring and the 2017 Petit le Mans, run by Risi Competizione.
The 488 GTE Evo was introduced early in 2018 in time for teams competing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
In 2019 the Ferrari 488 Evo won LMGTE Pro class in
2019 24 Hours of Le Mans
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with the AF Corse #51 Ferrari 488 GTE.
[REACTIONS FROM THE 2019 LMGTE PRO CLASS WINNERS]
24 HOURS OF LE MANS – REACTIONS FROM THE 2019 LMGTE PRO CLASS WINNERS
accessdate: 16. June 2019 The cars won also the GTLM class at
2019 Petit Le Mans
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and scored a second-place finish at the
2019 24 Hours of Daytona ran by
Risi Competizione
Risi Competizione is an Italo-American auto racing Ferrari factory-backed team formed by Giuseppe Risi in 1997. Initially, the team had a partnership with Doyle Racing using the name Doyle-Risi Racing, but soon Giuseppe Risi took full control of t ...
.
488 GT3
The 488 GT3 made its world competition debut in Round 2 of the
2016 Australian GT Championship at the
Albert Park Circuit
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in
Melbourne
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on 17 March (the round was run as a support category to the
2016 Australian Grand Prix
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). Italian
Andrea Montermini
Andrea Montermini (born 30 May 1964) is an Italian racing driver.
Career
Montermini raced in Formula 3 in 1989, taking second place in the Monaco GP support race and 4th in the Italian F3 Championship. He then moved up to Formula 3000, racing ...
and Danish driver Benny Simonsen shared the car for Australian team Vicious Rumour Racing. Over the four races that made up the round, Montermini finished fifth in race 1 and 14th in race 3 while Simonsen finished second in race 2 and sixth in the fourth and final race.
In February 2017, the 488 GT3 won the
2017 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour, ran by
Maranello Motorsport
Maranello Motorsport is a GT racing team that is competing in the Australian GT Championship. Maranello Motorsport was formed in the late 1990s by Mark Coffey to enter Australia's then premier sports car racing series, Nations Cup.
Racing Hist ...
. The car took the race from the pole position and for the most part stayed up in the front for most of the race, and did not fall out of the top 5 throughout the race. This was the second victory for Ferrari at the event, both won in 2014 and 2017 by
Maranello Motorsport
Maranello Motorsport is a GT racing team that is competing in the Australian GT Championship. Maranello Motorsport was formed in the late 1990s by Mark Coffey to enter Australia's then premier sports car racing series, Nations Cup.
Racing Hist ...
.
In 2020, Ferrari announced an updated 488 GT3 EVO 2020 with improved front in aerodynamics, vehicle control and ergonomics with new lighter seat developed with Sabelt. The engine can produce around and with
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.
In 2021, the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo won the
2021 24 Hours of Spa in PRO Class category, run by
Iron Lynx
Iron Lynx Motorsport Lab is an Italian auto racing team founded by Andrea Piccini, Deborah Mayer, Claudio Schiavoni and Sergio Pianezzola. The team is based in Cesena, Emilia-Romagna. They currently operate Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 spor ...
Motorsports team.
488 GT Modificata
The Ferrari 488 GT Modificata is a limited edition car that incorporates the skills and technologies developed for the 488 GT3 and 488 GTE, transcending the limits imposed by technical and sporting regulations to exploit their full potential. The 488 GT Modificata is exclusively for use on the track during track days and at Ferrari Club Competizioni GT events. Its engine can produce up to , more than the restricted variants.
See also
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Audi R8 (Type 4S)
The Audi R8 (Type 4S) is the second generation of the R8 sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Audi. The Type 4S is based on the Lamborghini Huracán and shares its platform and engine. The Type 4S was introduced at the 20 ...
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Ferrari 458
The Ferrari 458 Italia (Type F142) is a mid-engine sports car produced by Ferrari. The F458 is the successor of the F430, and was first officially unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It was succeeded by the 488 GTB (Gran Turismo Berl ...
*
Lamborghini Huracán
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