Strengths
- Most powerful production V8 Ferrari (at launch)
- 90 kg lighter than 488 GTB
- Challenge-derived parts
Weaknesses
- Track-spec running cost
- Pista Spider top mechanism
- Collectability
Notable tech
- Aluminium space-frame chassis
- F154CD 3.9 TT V8 — 711 bhp
- 7DCT
- RWD
- SSC 6.0
- Carbon-ceramic brakes
- Pista Berlinetta and Pista Spider folding hardtop
Common issues
- 7DCT clutch
- Brake wear
- Spider top
- Collectability
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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488 Pista
BHP711
Torque770 Nm
0–602.8 s
Top211 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT
488 Pista Spider
BHP711
Torque770 Nm
0–602.8 s
Top211 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT