RE: Ferrari 488 Spider revealed

RE: Ferrari 488 Spider revealed

Tuesday 28th July 2015

Ferrari 488 Spider revealed

Yes, it's here already! Frankfurt debut and 'maximum drop-top fun' promised for latest Ferrari cabrio [Now with video]



Well this is a speedy turnaround. The Ferrari 488 GTB was only shown for the first time at this year's Geneva show and driven last month, but here we have the Spider version already. That Blu Corsa paint is brand new too, if you fancy it.

Blu Corsa another new addition to 488 range
Blu Corsa another new addition to 488 range
As with the 458 Spider, there are a great deal of similarities between hard-top and cabrio. Same 670hp twin turbo 3.9-litre V8, twin-clutch gearbox and the second-gen Side Slip Control (SSC). Weight is 10kg less than the 458 at 1,420kg dry (with the lightweight options, don't forget), making the 488 Spider 50kg heavier than the GTB. Which in turn means you'll have to make do with 0-124mph in just 8.7 seconds, as opposed to 8.3 for the coupe.

Like the 458, the 488 Spider uses Ferrari's 'Retractable Hard Top', which is said to provide better refinement while also being 25kg lighter than an equivalent cloth roof. Ferrari claims this is the most aero efficient open car in its history too, with the vortex generators and blown spoiler borrowed from the GTB maximising downforce while reducing drag.

"The sound is seductive but never invasive"
"The sound is seductive but never invasive"
Now this wouldn't be a Ferrari launch without some stats to prove how much better this new car is, quantifiably, than the car it replaces. Ready? Chassis stiffness is up 23 per cent for the 488 Spider of the 458, acceleration out of corners is improved by 12 per cent thanks to the new SSC and 'response times' are nine per cent better. Oh, and the roof goes down or up in 14 seconds.

For now Ferrari has only confirmed the Frankfurt show appearance, with no details yet for an on-sale date. Given the 488 GTB drives were so soon after Geneva, expect first reviews before the end of the year. And probably about £200,000 if you want to own one...

Watch the video here.

 

 





   
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Burnham

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3,668 posts

258 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Looks very nice in profile, almost as pretty as a 355 Spider.

I like that colour too.

sealtt

3,091 posts

157 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Fantastic

Twoshoe

847 posts

183 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Burnham said:
Looks very nice in profile, almost as pretty as a 355 Spider.

I like that colour too.
Agree with both those points. Not sure about the wheels though... Oh, go on then, I'll have one.

ikarl

3,730 posts

198 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Nice proportions and I agree, nearly as nice as a 355

Strugs

512 posts

228 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Want. The end.

smileymikey

1,445 posts

225 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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st on a stick....... I soooo want!!!!

joefraser

725 posts

110 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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What a great looking car, the colour stands out to!

Deadlift

56 posts

106 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Hate the coupe, love the spider.

V8A*ndy

3,695 posts

190 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Ohhhhhhh fk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


This looks so right.

Ex Boy Racer

1,151 posts

191 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Can't get on with those vents...
One of the things I like about the 458 is the lack of spoilers/vents etc

DeltaEvo2

868 posts

191 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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BELLISSIMA!

OwenK

3,472 posts

194 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Love how Ferrari are doing spider roofs these days. This and the 458 both look cracking roof up or down. Well done.

kambites

67,462 posts

220 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Hmm, the side profile is nice and the front is a big improvement over the 458 but the side vents look odd and the rear end is awful.

And does anyone think that interior looks good? vomit

TaylotS2K

1,964 posts

206 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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The Huracan Spider will be much better looking than this imo. The 488 looks better as a Coupe.

Vee12V

1,329 posts

159 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Even better looking than the coupé. Love the colour as well.

Jasandjules

69,825 posts

228 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Come on Euromillions win..... I need a 488...

daytona365

1,773 posts

163 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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If it's 23% stiffer than the last one, and that was at least 20% stiffer than the one before, then what was the first one made from then, stewed lettuce ?!

P4ROT

1,219 posts

192 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Not keen on colour, but everything else looks pretty spectacular...

RamboLambo

4,843 posts

169 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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daytona365 said:
If it's 23% stiffer than the last one, and that was at least 20% stiffer than the one before, then what was the first one made from then, stewed lettuce ?!
Will never be as rigid as the carbon tub McLaren 650S spider. Scuttle shake really annoys me and only gets worse as the car ages. Whilst 458 was noticeably better than F430 it was still apparent and I'm sure the 488 will be better again but McLaren have the edge when it comes to spiders as there is simply no compromise with the carbon tub.

If you want a spider it has to be a McLaren 650S and £50k cash in the bank as well.

Still, love the more aggressive looks of 488 over 458 but not sure the facelift and turbo engine warrants the price differential.

Rather have a 458 Speciale or McLaren 650S spider IMHO

Amirhussain

11,486 posts

162 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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