Ferrari 488 GTB – Automobiles Review

2021 Beaulieu Supercar Weekend attracted numerous enthusiasts and exclusive vehicles

2021 Beaulieu Supercar Weekend Over 15,000 visitors and more than 600 supercars contributed to making the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend one of the most dynamic and interesting events this year.

All kinds of awesome vehicles took their places in the grounds of the National Motor Museum for the two-day show and with high-octane displays and impressive action and performances, the event offered something even for the most demanding visitors.

Some of the must-see highlights included neat demonstration runs with advanced vehicles such as Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin DB11, Ferrari 488 GTB, McLaren MP4-12C, and Maserati MC Stradale, to the Dodge Viper, Ultima GTR, V-Storm WR3, Mercedes AMG GT R, and other.

There were also sound demonstrations. From Ferraris, Lambos and Audis, through Dodges, Hondas, and to Cobras and others, the audience had the chance to enjoy a wide plethora of roars.

Also, the event was a host of an exclusive exhibition of exclusive supercars from the past. Some of the most notable examples included a pre-war 4.5-litre Bentley, 1960s Iso Grifo, Ferrari 330 GTC, and Lamborghini Miura, a 1970s De Tomaso Pantera, 1980s BMW M1, and 1990s Jaguar XJ220, LaFerrari, Ford GT, and Aston Martin Zagato Shooting Brake.

There was also a place for the SUV machines – Bentley Bentayga, Aston Martin DBX, Lamborghini Urus, Land Rover Defender, Cupra Formentor, Ariel Nomad, and more received applause and praise from enthusiasts.

August 12, 2021

When exclusivity meets style: Novitec Rosso Ferrari 488 GTB

Novitec Rosso Ferrari 488 GTB side view Novitec Rosso has released yesterday on their Facebook page an exclusive Ferrari 488 GTB project. All of you who follow us there have already seen the images , but still do not know the details around this special car. And there is a lot! Basically, the sophisticated refinement program is based on new aero components, shiny wheels and output conversion.

How to Make the 488 GTB Produce 772 HP?

Obviously, the tuners are on the opinion that “even a top-notch sports car can never have enough power”. Hence, the performance kits for the 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine of the 488 GTB were born! The most surprising moment here is that there is a special feature, which allows the engine tuning to be activated and deactivated in a flash. This happens with the help of a Manettino dial on the steering wheel.

Through the installation of two in-house made N-TRONIC control modules, which control the eight-cylinder, the specialists achieved new programmed mapping for injection and ignition and modified the electronic boost pressure control. Additional optimization of the power output is due to the new high-performance exhaust system that comes with optional electronic sound management.

The result is exceptional: the V8 adds 102 hp (76 kW) and 132 Nm (97 lb-ft) of torque, making it a total of 772 hp (568 kW) and 892 Nm (658 lb-ft) at a low 3,250 rpm. The gains also influence the performance. The updated Ferrari can sprint from rest to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 342 km/h.

Seductive Naked Carbon Fiber

Novitec Rosso Ferrari 488 GTB rear view

All of the components featured here come in a variant made from naked carbon. The designers have created out from it front spoiler lip and side flaps mounted to the bumper (they aid the speed too), an additional surround for the central air intake, rocker panels, subtle carbon surrounds for the door mirrors, new air deflection components in the side air intakes, new large rear airfoil, diffuser attachment for the rear bumper and carbon surrounds for the two tail lamps and the air outlets.

Other exclusive benefits are the new lighting elements: the black turn signals and reflectors as well the black-tinted third brake light featuring LED technology. The wheels have a decisive influence on the looks, so NF4 21-inch forged wheels fit perfectly. They are mounted with Pirelli P Zero high-performance tires of sizes 255/30 ZR 21 at the front and 325/25 ZR 21 on the rear axle.

This 488 GTB also benefits from the in-house made hydraulic suspension system, which lowers the ride height of the sports car by about 35 millimeters. Besides this function, the hydraulic front lift system can also raise the sports car by 40 millimeters at the touch of a button in the cockpit.

At last but not least, the interior of the sports car has also been updated by Novitec Rosso. Here have been included from longer carbon paddle shifters to an exclusive leather and Alcantara interior finishes.

Source: Novitec Rosso

June 8, 2016

DMC Ferrari 488 GTB ORSO offers more power and charm than you could expect!

DMC Ferrari 488 GTB ORSO front and side view DMC Ferrari 488 GTB ORSO is the newest project by the German specialists at the luxury tuning studio. The choice of the car used as a basis is not accidental. In fact, when Ferrari debuted the 488 GTB, there was equal amount of people who liked it and other who didn’t. The reason for this controversy was of course, the twin turbo charged V8 engine. It was away from the classic natural aspirated engine. This is why, the tuning experts decided to improve the aerodynamics as well as the power of the Ferrari. As a result, the DMC 488 GTB Orso was born!

There are two steps in this customization. The first one is the visual modification, and the second – the ECU optimization of the V8. It is good to know, that the production output numbers, which the unit generates are 670 hp (610 kW) and 760 Newton meters (560 lb-ft) of torque. So let’s see what has happened.

The subtle change of the design began with the application of the elegant Stage 1 kit. It comprises of a sword and a spoiler for the front bumper. The latter is enhanced with vertical fins. At the sides we see new aero skirts, while at the rear there is a brand new diffuser and a rear wing. DMC ensures that these changes not only contribute for the visual improvement of the Ferrari, but also support the uprated engine.

DMC Ferrari 488 GTB ORSO side view

The next step was to use an ECU reprogramming for the V8 unit and to replace the standard exhaust system with an in-house made one, so that 488 GTB could deliver more than enough. As a matter of fact, the engineers achieved an addition of 118 hp and 105 Nm. If you make the math, this results in a total of 788 hp (580 kW) and 865 Nm (638 lb-ft) of torque!

Although there aren’t any pictures of the interior, DMC says that it will be imbued with the finest Italian leathers and carbon fiber. Let’s not forget the wheels set up, which after the conversion is 20-inch lightweight alloys at the front and 21-inch at the rear.

At last, each customer will get a gift: DMC iPhone case, in the same color spec as his car.

Source: DMC

May 18, 2016

VOS Ferrari 488 GTB features all preliminary qualities to be the perfect Ferrari you will ever see!

VOS Ferrari 488 GTB front view Which are the preliminary qualities of a Ferrari? First, it has to be red; secondly – it has to be fast; and third, it has to be beautiful. When one isn’t satisfied with its factory 488 GTB, then he or she goes to the doctor (tuner) and changes what they don’t like. It is as simple as that!

Quality One: The Color

In case of this project, which is based on the Ferrari 488 GTB and is made by the specialists at VOS Performance (VOS stands for Vision Of Speed), the color has stayed the factory one. It is the emblematic Rosso corsa shade that is popular as being one of the red international motor racing colors of the cars entered by teams from Italy, and literally meaning “racing red”. In fact, this color represents history, because it has been utilized since the 1920s for almost all Italian race cars of Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Lancia, Ferrari and Abarth. And this is why we aren’t looking for any changes here.

Quality Two: The Speed

VOS Ferrari 488 GTB rear view

Ferrari 488 GBT is officially powered by the 3.9 liter bi-turbo V8 engine, which produces a spectacular 670 hp (493 kW). We must admit that here one should expect more, since we are living in the world of the unlimited possibilities. Hence, the engineers and technicians at VOS have made a three-stage power increase.

If one chooses “Stage 1”, then his or her Ferrari will be boosted to 750 hp (552 kW) and 1098 Nm (810 lb-ft) of torque. The next stage offers power uprating of 830 hp (610 kW) and 1165 Nm (860 lb-ft) of torque. At last, for the most capricious clients, VOS has created the “Stage 3”, which makes the powertrain pump out 900 hp (662 kW) and 1233 Nm (910 lb-ft) of optimum torque.

There changes also translate to more aggressive acceleration rate that feeds driver’s adrenaline.

Quality Three: The Looks

VOS Ferrari 488 GTB side view

“Beauty comes from the inside”, many may say. Well, in the case of this Ferrari: it is all about the outer looks. Although the car looks stunning in its factory variant, the customization team decided to create a sophisticated carbon-outfit for it.

Precisely, here are included lower front, side sills-like spearheads and a multi-part system diffuser at the lower rear. Another notable feature is the cool rear-wing carried out in zero position and fabricated as a complete mono-bloc component. The body kit is rounded out by the new trenchant mirror caps, the “ventilation system” of tailored air-intake and the outlet veneers at the vehicle’s flanks.

But the wheels are also important for the looks, aren’t they? Hence, there have been added LOMA forged alloys sized 21-inch and fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires of size 225/35/21” on the front axle and 325/25/21” on the rear axle. At last, H&R-sports spring set completes the magnificent appearance of the 488 GTB.

Behold, our perfect Ferrari has been born! VOS Ferrari 488 Grand Turisme Berlinetta will celebrate its world premiere at the Tuning World Bodensee, starting this Thursday!

Source: VOS Performance via Miranda Media

May 3, 2016

Capristo Automotive Shows the Real Capability of Ferrari 488 GTB

Capristo Automotive Ferrari 488 GTB Side view Ferrari 488 GTB is hell of a car. But Capristo Automotive has ways of bringing out even more from it, without adding too much extra equipment. Hence, the company has developed innovative twin flow catalyst and carbon styling parts for the Italian sports car. Oh, and as a matter of fact they will pull out way more than the standard (but impressive) 670 hp from the twin-turbo V8 engine it uses.

At the core of Capristo Automotive’s Ferrari 488 upgrade is the high quality sports exhausts that delivers more power and a far greater sound. The system also features valve control and a unique twin flow catalyst.

In this project the development engineers set goals to achieve including to bring out maximum performance and best possible sound, as well as to make the changes fully compatibility with the factory electronic systems.

Capristo Automotive Ferrari 488 GTB front

When the engine is started, the twin flow catalyst system sends a portion of the exhaust gases through a high-density catalyst field. In addition, there is a Lambda sensor taking measurements for the ECU. The rest of the exhaust gases are routed through the integrated catalytic converter replacement pipe, which optimally tunes both gas flow and soundtrack.

Furthermore, the Ferrari underwent a development program, including 2,000 km of road and track testing. With some other modifications, the dynamometer recorded 740 hp coming out from the tuned 488 GTB, which is an addition of 70 hp!

Besides the performance update, the supercar also received styling kit. It is entirely made of carbon-fiber and it serves in means of differentiating the Capristo Ferrari 488 from the standard ones. There is for example a front splitter, which gives the nose a more aggressive appearance. In addition, it provides more downforce at speed. At last, the carbon fiber side sill extensions, the aerodynamic exterior mirrors and fuel cap round out the tuning of the Ferrari GTB.

Source: Capristo Automotive

April 19, 2016

xXx Performance Ferrari 488 GTB Makes Furore at the Essen Motor Show

xXx Performance Ferrari 488 GTB Front and Side View Another premiere at the Essen Motor Show, this time by the well known tuner xXx Performance. They are currently exhibiting uprated Ferrari 488 GTB, which is so stuffed with power that we can hardly grasp it. And since the first 488 GTBs have just been delivered to their owners, this is the perfect time for launching such an extensive program, isn’t it?

The Body Kit

The first thing to highlight about this Ferrari is its aero body kit. It is of course made of high quality carbon-fibre. You can see a brand new aggressive front spoiler, rear diffuser at the back, side skirts, absolutely new aerodynamically shaped mirrors and air vents next to the rear lights. So this is how the tuners have granted the sports car its even more exclusive looks. And by the way the taillights, the side markers and the rear fog lamps were substituted with shaded ones.

xXx Performance Ferrari 488 GTB Rear and Side View

Filling out the wheel arches are the forged Vossen VPS-315T wheels that come in sizes 9.0×21 and 12.5×21 inch at the front and rear, respectively. They were coupled with 245/30ZR21 and 325/35ZR21 rubbers.

Taking car for the better sports-handling is the specially calibrated set of springs. They lower the ride height with 35 mm. In addition, the experts ensured that there is a hydraulic lift system for both axles, which improves the ground clearance at the touch of a button.

Three Stage Program for the Engine

xXx Performance Ferrari 488 GTB Engine with Carbon Fiber Elements

Driving the 488 GTB is the 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 unit, which has a power output increased via several means. Precisely, the xXx Performance have applied intake, exhaust and ECU upgrades to offer a three-stage tuning programme for this engine. To make a good comparison of the achieved results, we should remind you that the powertrain has standard 670 hp (493 kW) and 760 Nm (561 lb-ft) of torque.

Stage 1 takes these numbers up to 750 hp (551 kW) and 830 Nm (613 lb-ft). The next stage offers 850 hp (625 kW) and 930 Nm (686 lb-ft). At the top of the performance program is the Stage 3, which pushes the engine to unimaginable 1,000 hp (735 kW) and 1,250 Nm (923 lb-ft) of torque!

For the good and loudly soundtrack has been installed flap control sports exhaust system, which features larger downpipes for lower back-pressure. And have you spotted that the engine compartment was embellished with various carbon parts. How cool is that!

Up next is a ‘wild’ tuning program by MANHART and including BMW.

Source: xXx Performance

December 1, 2015

Alpha-N Performance Boosts Not One But Two Ferraris: the 488 GTB and California T

Alpha-N Performance Ferrari 488 GTB Front View When a great car like the Ferrari 488 or the California T is enhanced by people who really love their work, like for instance the experts at Alpha-N Performance, the results are fantastic. Take par example the 488 GTB and the California T presented here.

The revised California T debuted last year at the Geneva Motor Show and this spring it was joined by the 488 GTB. Common between them is the twin-turbo V8 engine, which is a subject of our interest today. The fact that the cars are powered by turbocharged engine means that it is more likable to see them ‘involved’ in tunings. Just like those two here.

Due to its additional power, they not only have more confident stance, but are proudly showing-off their bigger power and torque.

As a matter of fact, the specialists at Alpha-N Performance are one of the first tuners to take advantage of this. Therefore they were also among the first to produce an EVOX performance ECU upgrade for 488 GTB’s and California T’s V8 unit.

The Results?

Alpha-N Performance Ferrari California T

Let’s stop the teasing and reveal the actual additional numbers added to the output of both cars. 488 GTB’s horsepower was increased from 670 to 790 hp (493 to 581 kW), while the torque grew from 760 to 860 Nm (561to 635 lb-ft). The equivalent conversion for the Ferrari California T boosts the power output from 560 to 680 hp (412 to 500 kW), with peak torque lifted from 755 to 873 Nm (557 to 644 lb-ft).

So that’s pretty nice, isn’t it?

Source: Alpha-N Performance

November 6, 2015

Ferrari 488 GTB Debuts in Tokyo

Ferrari 488 GTB is a new model we have seen debuting in the beginning of February. The good news is that it has made it in Japan and now can be officially purchased there. The premiere happened in Tokyo and this is actually the second time the car is shown after Geneva. The event was held in a very special location along the waterway in the city, in the Isle of Tennozu.

Red laser beams expressed the pulse of the 488 GTB. This color wasn’t accidental. It was actually in harmony with the exterior paint scheme of the beautiful sports car, covered in Rosso Corsa Metalizzato.

Special about this car is that it sets a significant benchmark for the sports car field. It is actually exactly 40 years from the launch of company’s iconic mid-rear-engined V8 berlinetta, meaning that now the 488 GTB enters a new chapter in the history of cars due to its architecture.

Speaking of which, the body of this Ferrari is made in such way that it offers optimal weight distribution for sportier driving. In addition, the unit that drives the car is the twin-turbocharged 3.9-litre (3902cc) engine, producing 660 hp (485 kW) at 8000 rpm and 759 Nm (560 lb-ft) of optimum torque at 3000 rpm.

The 0-62 mph acceleration happens in 3.0 seconds while the 0-124 mph sprint is covered in 8.3 seconds. The top speed is more than 205 mph. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an updated seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which unleashes the engine’s massive torque smoothly and powerfully right across the rev range.

And if you still wonder what the GTB stands for, well here’s the “deal”: it is an acronym for Gran Turismo Berlinetta, which is comes to pay homage to its deep roots in company’s history.