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Ferrari 458 Italia and the 488 GTB Twin-Turbo

Ferrari 458 Italia and the 488 GTB Twin-Turbo

As we look forward, Ferrari has released a replacement for its 458 Italia - the all-new Ferrari 488 GTB. Forty years after a mid-mounted V8 models the first time, the 308 GTB, this is the first turbo variant.

Ferrari 458 Italia and the 488 GTB Twin-Turbo


The latest Gran Turismo Berlinetta Ferrari get the element name '488' of the eight cylinders, each having a capacity of 488 cc. Powerplantnya is a 3.9-liter V8 twin-turbo that has a power 670 hp and 760 Nm. It was a significant leap from the 458 Italia which has a power 570 hp and even 458 Speciale that "only" 605 hp and 540 Nm.

Ferrari 458 Italia and the 488 GTB Twin-Turbo

Ferrari 458 Italia and the 488 GTB Twin-Turbo


The terrible torque figures also exceeded 690 Nm produced by the V12 engine N / A belongs to Ferrari F12. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a transmission seven-speed dual-clutch owned 458 Italia featuring Variable Torque Management system.

Ferrari 458 Italia and the 488 GTB Twin-Turbo

Ferrari 458 Italia and the 488 GTB Twin-Turbo


Ferrari says its gear ratio has also been re-formulated to "give a very progressive acceleration when the gas pedal is full." Ferrari 488 GTB is able to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 3.0 seconds, 0-200 km / h in 8.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 330 Km / h.

Ferrari 458 Italia and the 488 GTB Twin-Turbo


This supercar is also down Fiorano test track in 1 minute 23 seconds, two seconds faster than 458 and a half seconds faster than Speciale. The engineer also has perfected the new supercar's soundtrack to be "full, clear and absolutely typical."

Besides being more powerful, the new turbo V8 engine is also more economical than the 458 Italia, which is able to deliver fuel consumption of 26.8 mpg, which is partially supported by the stop-start system Hele-owned Ferrari became the main feature on this car. Designed in the Ferrari Styling Centre, 488 GTB has a dimension that is very similar to the 458 and has a weight of only 1,370 kg.

Ferrari 458 Italia and the 488 GTB Twin-Turbo

Ferrari 458 Italia and the 488 GTB Twin-Turbo


It comes with a number of new aerodynamic features, the most obvious of which is 'blown' coupled with active aero spoiler at the rear, which helps increase downforce by 50%. Also note the double front spoiler, large front air intakes, which refers to the 308 GTB, new lights, a diffuser which also doubles as an active active flaps, aerodynamic underbody with a "vortex generators," and a new exhaust position.

Ferrari 488 GTB claims will be "the most responsive production model ever," with the response time of a race car style, thanks to the new subsystems and electronic control, whereas "better acceleration when exiting the corner" provided by Side Slip Control 2 (SSC2) the new system is now active damper control as well as the E-Diff and F1-Trac.

Inside the cabin offers a new switchgear, instrument panel and new ventilation air, infotainment system receives also get a new shape and a multi-function steering wheel is not changed.

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