The Ferrari 488 is a landmark mid-engine sports car, marking Ferrari's return to turbocharged V8 engines since the iconic F40 and succeeding the naturally aspirated 458.
Powered by a 3.9L twin-turbocharged V8, the 488 debuted with 660 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque, later reaching 711 horsepower and 567 lb-ft in the 488 Pista by 2020.
Its 7-speed auto-shift manual transmission (with overdrive) and rear-wheel-drive configuration deliver exceptional performance, earning accolades like "Supercar of the Year 2015" and "Best Driver's Car 2017."
The 488 Pista further solidified its legacy as a high-performance benchmark.
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2020 Ferrari 488 Horsepower
The Ferrari 488 is powered by a 3.9L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, producing a consistent output of 711 horsepower and 567 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.
2020 Ferrari 488 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Pista Spider Convertible |
3.9L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
711 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
567 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
Pista Coupe |
3.9L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
711 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
567 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
2019 Ferrari 488 Horsepower
The Ferrari 488 features a 3.9L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, producing a horsepower range of 660 hp to 711 hp, depending on the configuration.
Torque output varies from 560 lb-ft to 567 lb-ft, with both figures achieved through the same engine size and configuration.
Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission with overdrive.
2019 Ferrari 488 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Spider Convertible |
3.9L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
660 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
GTB Coupe |
3.9L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
660 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
Spider Convertible |
3.9L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
660 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
Pista Coupe |
3.9L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
711 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
567 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
GTB Coupe |
3.9L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
660 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
2016 Ferrari 488 Horsepower
The Ferrari 488 is powered by a 3.9L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, producing a consistent output of 660 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.
It features a 7-speed automatic transmission with an auto-shift manual function and a rear-wheel-drive configuration.
2016 Ferrari 488 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Spider Convertible |
3.9L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
660 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
GTB Coupe |
3.9L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
660 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
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