Geneva 2015: Ferrari 488 GTB Revealed

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: March 2nd, 2015

Sonny Crockett may have a new ride soon, now that the Ferrari 488 GTB has made its early debut at the 2015 Geneva Auto Show.

The 488 GTB boasts a 3.9-liter turbo-eight pushing 660 horses and 560 lb-ft of torque to the back through a seven-speed dual-clutch auto, and is able to go from nil to 124 mph in 8.3 seconds. The replacement for the 458 weights a little more than said 458, coming in at 3,000 dry.

Other features include Ferrari’s new Side Slip Angle Control, allowing one to drive in anger without fearing the wrath of oversteer, as well as a 50 percent increase in downforce over the outgoing 458.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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YellowDuck on Mar 03, 2015

Funny that the new Lotus looks more like a proper Ferrari than this Ferrari does. Yuck. The Maclaren is also way prettier. Total fail. So sad!

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Mike1939 on Mar 05, 2015

I am not keen on the changes compared to the Italia but every generation needs a Testarossa and this one is ours.

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