Ferrari 488
Compare the Ferrari 488 GTB, Spider, Pista, Pista Spider, and ten-car J50. Explore the GTE, GT3, Challenge, and GT Modificata, with buying checks and documented auction results.
Ferrari 488 models compared
Start with GTB or Spider for the original road specification, Pista or Pista Spider for the track-focused road cars, and J50 for Ferrari’s ten-car Special Projects series. Eligibility, maintenance, and spares are central to assessing the competition and track cars.
Road cars
- Ferrari 488 GTB
A buyer’s guide to the Ferrari 488 GTB, the 670 CV twin-turbo coupé that succeeded the 458 Italia, with factory specifications and 70th Anniversary provenance.
- Ferrari 488 Spider
A buyer’s guide to the Ferrari 488 Spider, covering its retractable hardtop, 70th Anniversary commissions, and relationship to the Ferrari J50.
- Ferrari 488 Pista
Explore the 720 CV Ferrari 488 Pista and the factory Piloti Ferrari specification, with documented auction results and checks on build specification and track use.
- Ferrari 488 Pista Spider
The Ferrari 488 Pista Spider guide covers the 720 CV open model, its retractable hardtop, original specification, and a VIN-linked auction result.
- Ferrari J50
Ferrari unveiled the 690 CV J50 in Tokyo in 2016. Explore the Ferrari Special Projects targa, based on the 488 Spider, and the ten-car series announced at launch.
Competition and track cars
- Ferrari 488 GTE
Trace the Ferrari 488 GTE and GTE Evo endurance programme, including works chassis 3816, FIA WEC history, and chassis-linked sale evidence.
- Ferrari 488 GT3
Compare the Ferrari 488 GT3 with the Evo 2020 specification and see how documented competition history affects a car such as Spa winner chassis 4606.
- Ferrari 488 Challenge
Compare the Ferrari 488 Challenge and Challenge Evo one-make racers, with inspection checks for Evo upgrades, logged mileage, operating hours, and rebuilds.
- Ferrari 488 GT Modificata
Ferrari’s 488 GT Modificata combines GTE and GT3 technology for private track use. Explore its provenance, operating requirements, and buying checks.
Ferrari Special Projects based on the 488
- Ferrari SP38
Ferrari built the SP38 on the 488 GTB’s chassis and running gear. Da Corsa’s Villa d’Este register identifies chassis ZFF79AMB000229454 and records the name Deborah.
- Ferrari P80/C
Ferrari developed the P80/C as a one-off track car on a 488 GT3 base. Ultimatecarpage records chassis 4448.
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