Verdict
A
Supercar · Italy · 2015-2019
Ferrari 488 GTB
Ferrari 488 GTB — spec data and generation history.
Years
2015-2019
Generations
1
Segment
Supercar
First turbocharged mid-engined Ferrari V8 since the F40. F154CB 3.9 TT V8, 661 bhp, 8,000 rpm. 488 GTB (Berlinetta), 488 Spider (folding hardtop), 488 Pista (track-focused, 711 bhp, separate slug), 488 Pista Spider. Replaced by the F8 Tributo in 2019. The 488 Pista variant lives at /ferrari-488-pista/ for collectors and is covered separately.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2015-2019
Mk1
→
3.9 TT V8 — 661 bhp, 0-62 in 3.0s.
Verdict
A
BHP
661
0–60
3.0 s
Top
205 mph
MPG
21.0 mpg
Used
£135,000-£200,000
- + First turbo V8 berlinetta
- + 661 bhp / 760 Nm
- − Lost the high-rev NA scream
- − 7DCT clutch wear
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2015-2019
- 7DCT clutch wear
- Turbo wastegate actuator
- Spider folding hardtop motor
- Major service cost
Rivals
Lamborghini Huracán · McLaren 720S · Porsche 911 Turbo · Ferrari 488 Pista