Ferrari 488 Spider Convertible (2015-2019)

88% Neofiliac100% External
Keywords: convertibledouble-wishboneferrarihigh-performancemid-sizerwdsports-carturbochargedv8

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Product Overview

Ferrari 488 Spider (Type F142M) is a high-performance mid-size convertible sports car in production from 2015 to 2019. It was powered by two tunes of Ferrari's new F154 bi-turbocharged V8 engine that displaced 3.9 liters paired to a 7-speed DCT.
Ostensibly an evolution (modificata) of the 458 Spider, the 488 stands out with its new forced induction engine. Unfortunately, this means that the high-pitched noise that previous Ferraris made were gone. Instead, the 488 Spider offers tremendous amount of torque and power, in all likelihood too much for its own good.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Exceptional performance
  • Hard convertible top
Cons
  • No longer naturally-aspirated
  • Too powerful for its own good
  • Too many electronics

What external reviewers found***

External score 100% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent handling
  • Fantastic turbocharged engine
  • Punchy acceleration
Cons
  • Lack of aural range
  • Fiddly infotainment system
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Specifications

488 Spider488 Pista Spider

Capacity

Cargo Capacity230 L / 8.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity19.7 L / 20.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Fuel Capacity78.0 L / 20.6 gal
Passengers2

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size245/35 ZR 20, 305/30 ZR 20

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1211 mm / 47.7 in1206 mm / 47.5 in
Size | Length4568 mm / 179.8 in4605 mm / 181.3 in
Size | Width1952 mm / 76.9 in1975 mm / 77.8 in
Track Width | Front1679.0 mm / 66.1 in
Track Width | Rear1647.0 mm / 64.8 in
Weight1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs1380.0 kg / 3042.4 lbs
Wheel Size9J x 20, 11J x 20
Wheelbase2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h3.0 sec2.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph2.9 sec2.7 sec
CO2 Emission260 g/km289 g/km
Fuel Economy11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined)12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (combined)
Top Speed325.0 km/h / 201.9 mph340.0 km/h / 211.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutMid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EngineF154CB
Engine | Bore86.5 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.4:1
Engine | Displacement3.9 L / 238.1 cu-in / 3902.0 cc
Engine | Power670.0 hp / 499.6 kW @ 8000 rpm720.0 hp / 536.9 kW @ 8000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output171.7 hp/L / 2.8 hp/cu-in184.5 hp/L / 3.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque760 Nm / 560.5 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm770 Nm / 567.9 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Engine | TypeBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine
Transmission | Gears7-speed
Transmission | TypeDouble clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability2015 ~ 20192018 ~ 2019

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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 100%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The 458's naturally aspirated engine provided all the power you'd ever need. The 488 Spider then, with another 99bhp and an even more impactful 163lb ft, for a swollen 561lb ft total. You spend all the time short-shifting and on part-throttle because there's never the space (and in the wet, the traction) to take all that torque. The brakes bite a little too sharply at the top of the travel around town.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic turbocharged engine
  • Punchy acceleration
  • Excellent handling
Cons
  • Fiddly infotainment system
  • Lack of aural range

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References

  1. ^ Ferrari 488 Spider (2016) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/ferrari/ferrari-488-spider-2016-review/. 2016-11-11. Retrieved 2022-05-25.

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