Ferrari started the ultimate evolution of their mid-engined V8 sports cars with the 348 GT Competizione in 1993. Ten years later, the launch of 360 Challenge Stradale in 2003 spurned a more regular line of successors. Pared back, lighter and more powerful, the special iterated through the 430 Scuderia and 458 Speciale. The launch of 488 Pista marks a monstrous leap in performance. Aspiration change means the now smaller-displacement V8 benefits from two turbochargers. Whilst the Speciale made a not-to-be-sniffed- at 597bhp, the turbocharged Pista finds itself with a warp speed-enabling 710bhp.
Aerodynamic revisions and extensive weight loss see the car some 90kg down over the standard 488 GTB, whilst downforce is up 20% with no drag penalty. The 3.9 litre V8 gains an Inconel exhaust manifold, lightened flywheel, titanium conrods, lightweight cylinder liners, new valves and valve springs. 18kg of this weight loss alone comes from changes to the engine. Fantastically for a turbocharged engine, peak power is made between 6,750rpm and the 8,000rpm limiter. 568lbft of torque is electronically governed depending on gear choice, providing a more linear delivery.
Built to celebrate the 2017 World Endurance Championship, the 488 Pista Piloti was offered exclusively to drivers competing with Ferrari at the time. Offered in four colours, the Pista Piloti ticked every available option on the build sheet along with a wealth of options through Ferrari's bespoke Tailor Made program.
Each of the Tailor Made options are articulated as individual special equipment items on the build plaque and are as follows:
This example is available at our showrooms just outside London immediately and presents superbly. Benefitting from complete satin paint protection film by Topaz and offered with just 390 miles from new.
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