RE: Ferrari 488 Spider revealed

[cib24]

I'm not really a fan of the new 488GTB despite it's amazing performance, but that colour is excellent.

[daytona365]

So, you really do get noticeable scuttle shake, even on something like this ? I'm very surprised.

[zeta3]

RamboLambo said:

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

of course you get quite a lot of scuttle shake, on Gran Turismo .

On the other hand, on Forza Horizon, turbo lag with the 650 S is quite worse than the 488. As I don't like Monopoly I'll give you the price differential so that you can buy a garage in Myfair

[zeta3]

RamboLambo said:

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

of course you get quite a lot of scuttle shake, on Gran Turismo .

On the other hand, on Forza Horizon, turbo lag with the 650 S is quite worse than the 488. As I don't like Monopoly I'll give you the price differential so that you can buy a garage in Mayfair

[bp1000]

Exceeded my expectations this is fantastic!!

Lottery ticket this week then

[DJRC]

Im afraid my initial instinct is over contrived & naff. Ill take my old 308 GTS pls, complete with ergonomics so bad it broke my ankle.

[daytona365]

Now you're talking. A 308gts ? Wonderful, a car with real soul, and not contrived at all.

[Darsettian]

My views on the looks of the thing:

Like
Nicely proportioned
Rear three-quarter view and sculpted rear deck
Echoes of 246GT Dino in profile

Don't like
The headlights. As is the fashion they're techno-fussy. LED is not a new technology, folks. They do not HAVE to draw attention to themselves; they could instead be integrated into simpler, bolder headlight shapes – EYES. See, eyes are what make a good face.
The rear lights are simpler and therefore better. As an aside, I wonder if they have the VW affliction of red & amber lights bleeding into one another...
The profile is compromised by the ever-so-carefully-designed creases. OVER-TAILORED.
The blades in the grill and smooth blandness of the front are a bit 'watercraft'.
The cabin stripes push colour co-ordination too far. Together with the huge Ferrari script in the dash binnacle (UGH!) this adds up to TRYING REALLY RATHER TOO HARD.
But. Hey. It's a Ferrari.

Edited by Darsettian on Wednesday 29th July 04:22

[Cacatous]

I prefer my Ferraris with two round tail lights on each side. That said, this blends technical aero with design beauty quite nicely. The headlights are a bit overdone (like the 458). In fact, I don't like the headlights on any of the new Ferraris.

[JonoG81]

Me likey

[Attwooj]

Very pretty. However, I can't put my finger on it but it doesn't look as 'slippery' as the 355.

[bad company]

I had a 355, 360 then 430, all Spiders. Fantastic cars but each new version was wider than it's predecessor to the point where I had to get bigger garage doors. Also I like to drive the very narrow country roads near my home. When the 458 came out I decided not to buy as for me it was too big. Now the 488 is bigger again.

Surely there has to be an end to this, the cars can't keep getting wider?

Very pretty car tho.

[Cie]

That's gorgeous. I'll take mine in yellow.

[kambites]

bad company said:

Surely there has to be an end to this?

Well sort of, in that Ferrari are rumoured to be planning a smaller car to sit below the 488.

[BelfastBoy]

Jasandjules said:

Come on Euromillions win..... I need a 488...

Me too, in that blue colour, but with black wheels. That's not too much to ask for now, is it...?!

[David87]

It's very nice, I must say. I was never really that keen on the 458, but the subtle changes to this have really added up to create something that's lovely. I'd still have the McLaren, though.

[Davey S2]

daytona365 said:

Now you're talking. A 308gts ? Wonderful, a car with real soul, and not contrived at all.

Indeed but in no way comparable with a 488.

[M400 NBL]

How come when McLaren launch a new road car, it's always compared to Ferrari.

Am I blind or wasn't McLaren mentioned.... until now that is?

[Limpet]

It's staggeringly good looking, apart from the front overhang. While it would be silly to claim this ruins the thing, it's frustrating when just about every other styling detail is perfect. With the front wheels pushed a bit further out, it would look eye-wateringly beautiful.

I do appreciate these things are determined by considerations other than styling, but still.

And yes I do want one anyway

[M1C]

I usually prefer the coupe versions...nearly every time.

However....IMO this looks better than the Coupe.

Still not quite as nice as a 458 (Coupe) though.....

Wouldn't say no though, really tasty!!!