Ferrari 488 GTB

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Ferrari 488 GTB

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So Ferrari has announced the 458 replacement and it is a biturbo V8 called 488 GTB.
This is Ferrari’s turbo 458 replacement

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Wow, looks 'organic' - like wind-sculpted eroded rock..

Might look the part with some added hot-rod flame-style graphics..
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Love what they have done with the front and rear lights. looks very concept-ish.
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Ferrari 458 Italia vs 488 GTB

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Here is a picture gallery comparing the two cars from all angles.

13 pictures and full article

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I like it a lot, BUT I wish they would do something a little different with the front lights.. They've been that shape across a few different models including the LaFerrari, but I would think with their most popular model they'd refresh the design. I almost like the interior on 458 better too! :wtf:

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I think this is even less attractive then the 360/430, which would make it by some margin the worst looking v8 Ferrari ever?

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Not a fan. I really don't like the rear quarter panel openings. Looks like what some barn tuner would do if he was to fit 2 turbos to a 458. Plus Ferraris always have been screaming engines, I think going the turbo route is a shame. Easy solution to reduce emissions and other green pleasing arguments, but I wish they had kept a N/A base but with some new technology to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions.

Do Ferrari V8 engines feature VVT systems?

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Cold Fussion wrote:I think this is even less attractive then the 360/430, which would make it by some margin the worst looking v8 Ferrari ever?
The last time Ferrari did a pretty small car was the F355 Berlinetta. The 360 was the start of the rot.
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Evermore restrictive EU & US safety laws, along with much more comprehensive aerodynamic testing, have a huge influence upon todays car designs. For me, the 488 is very "meh".
If I had the cash I'd definitely splash it on the much cooler, turbo charged 288 GTO.....

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not digging the side intakes but the rear looks very nice. overall profile still looks very 458 so not much can be said, a slight evolusion
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This car is so very sweet. =P~
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They solved those weird rear lights wich were the only point I didn´t like about the 458.... great! =P~

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Beautiful car. Future classic.
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What a looker... Perfect.
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MadMatt wrote:Not a fan. I really don't like the rear quarter panel openings. Looks like what some barn tuner would do if he was to fit 2 turbos to a 458. Plus Ferraris always have been screaming engines, I think going the turbo route is a shame. Easy solution to reduce emissions and other green pleasing arguments, but I wish they had kept a N/A base but with some new technology to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions.

Do Ferrari V8 engines feature VVT systems?
People stuck with N/A engines are like people stuck with proper manual transmissions, they want new cars with old technology.