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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

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

Might look the part with some added hot-rod flame-style graphics..

Love what they have done with the front and rear lights. looks very concept-ish.

Ferrari 458 Italia vs 488 GTB



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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!

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

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?

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.

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.....

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

This car is so very sweet.

They solved those weird rear lights wich were the only point I didn´t like about the 458.... great!

Beautiful car. Future classic.

What a looker... Perfect.

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.