Ferrari 488 Spider. Seen at Salone dell' Automobile Torino 2017. Parco del Valentino

Ferrari 488 Spider. Seen at Salone dell' Automobile Torino 2017. Parco del Valentino


The 488 GTB is powered by a 3902cc (488cc per cylinder, thus the name) all-aluminium dry sump unit of the Ferrari F154 engine family. Turbocharged with two parallel ball-bearing twin-scroll turbochargers supplied by IHI/Honeywell and two air-to-air intercoolers, the compressor 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 produces 661 hp at 8,000 rpm and 760 N·m of torque at 3,000 rpm. This results in a specific power output of 126.3 kW (169.4 hp) per litre and specific torque output of 194.8 N·m per litre, both records for a Ferrari car.



Transmission

 The only available transmission for the 488 is an automated manual dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox manufactured for Ferrari by Getrag, based on the gearbox used in the 458.

 Handling

 Improved carbon-ceramic brakes are supplied on the 488, derived from technology used in LaFerrari, 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 5-spoke alloy wheel was designed for the 488, measuring 51 centimetres front and rear. Front tires measure 245/35 with rears 305/30.

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