Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti (2019)

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.

Please note, this vehicle is no longer for sale.

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.

• Blu Tour de France (gloss)
• Nero Alcantara
• Carbon fibre front flaps
• Carbon fibre side air splitter
• Carbon fibre front vents
• Carbon fibre rear diffuser
• Carbon fibre engine covers
• Carbon fibre under door covers
• Carbon fibre instrument cover
• Carbon fibre inner sill trim
• Carbon fibre upper console trim
• Carbon fibre luggage compartment area
• Carbon fibre internal parts in matte finish
• Carbon fibre rear moulding
• Carbon fibre racing seats with lifter
• Front axle suspension lifter
• Apple CarPlay
• Titanium exhaust pipes
• Handy fire extinguisher
• Scuderia Ferrari shields
• Bianco rev counter
• Radionavi & Bluetooth
• Front and rear parking cameras
• Tailor Made

Each of the Tailor Made options are articulated as individual special equipment items on the build plaque and are as follows:

• Tricolour livery on front bumper, lid, roof (with inverted colours) and rear spoiler
• Bianco Avus, Verde Bandiera, Rosso Bandiera
• S-Duct in matte black
• Livery on side with interrupted while line and tricolour on sill, lower part between white line and sill in Nero DS
• Bianco Avus & Nero DS
• Alloro logo on front lid in Nero DS
• Single-colour WEC and Pro logos on front lid in Nero DS
• Number 73 on both doors in Bianco Avus
• Rear spoiler in Glossy Carbon with 0.6cm Dreamline on vertical wall in Nero DS
• Seats with smooth panelling with central part of seat backrest in perforated soft back Alcantara, Tricolour base
• Details in red leather on dashboard an black Alcantara on door pocket
• Mats in black superfabric with medium dots
• Additional black superfabric mats with medium-size dots
• Edge trim in black Alcantara, black stitching and insert in perforated soft black Alcantara with Tricolour base
• Steering wheel in black leather with grips in black Alcantara multilayer
• Number 73 in Bianco Avus on lower rim of steering wheel
• Tricolour Dreamlines on F1 paddles
• Kickplate in glossy carbon fibre with dedication, Tailor Made logo in Bianco Avus and Tricolour stripe
• Dedication plate in matte carbon fibre with special logo

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.