2020 Ferrari 488 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Ferrari 488 has served as Maranello’s midengine V8 staple since 2015, but after 2020 it will bow out and be replaced by the new F8 Tributo. This is therefore the last year for the 488, and the 2020 lineup consists of just two models, the 488 Pista and the 488 Pista Spider. The Pista is a premium, more powerful version of the 488 that used to slot above the 488 GTB, but the GTB is no longer available.
Behind the driver in the 488 is a wailing 3.9-liter V8 with twin-turbochargers and a hardly believable output of 711 horsepower and 567 pound-feet of torque. The driver can shift via paddles through a 7-speed dual-clutch or let the transmission select gear automatically, but either way the 488 is a devastatingly quick car. The sprint to 60 miles per hour takes less than 3 seconds, and top speed is 211 mph. Expect fuel economy around 15 mpg city, 20 highway, and 17 combined with a solid top and 1 mpg less on the highway with the Spider. Despite its stiffly sprung suspension, low ride height, and incredible on-track capabilities, the 488 Pista is also reportedly easy and comfortable to drive in everyday settings on the road as well.
More driver-focused exotic than luxury gran turismo, the 488 is nevertheless well-equipped and comes with the typical high-quality materials and solid fit and finish one expects from a Ferrari. Standard features include heated power-folding mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, one-piece carbon-fiber seats, dual-zone climate control, parking sensors, and a dual-LCD instrument cluster with navigation. Lots of choices in terms of interior colors and upholstery design also open up the 488 to a degree of personalization.
Even though it’s on its way out, the 488 is still one of the quickest cars out there, and the high-performance Pista version, now the only one available, is a fitting track-focused sendoff for a midengine V8 that did Maranello proud. Buyers wanting the latest and greatest, however, might wait for the new and similar F8 Tributo or for upcoming higher-performance versions of the F8. And for people who are willing to stray outside the Ferrari camp, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS and McLaren 720S are both tempting alternatives.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.2 · Rear brake width: 1.26 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: suede · Dash trim: faux suede · Door trim: suede · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: passenger
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 5.14 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · Exhaust: performance
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 5 in. (dual) · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: suede · Upholstery accents: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.2 · Rear brake width: 1.26 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: suede · Dash trim: faux suede · Door trim: suede · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: passenger
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 5.14 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · Exhaust: performance
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Stripes: over-the-top · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 5 in. (dual) · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: suede · Upholstery accents: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse