Ferrari 488 Pista Spider (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 sees the car some 90 kg 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. 18 kg of this weight loss alone comes from changes to the engine. Fantastically for a turbocharged engine, peak power is made between 6,750 rpm and the 8,000 rpm limiter. 568 lb/ft of torque is electronically governed depending on gear choice, providing a more linear delivery.

Following on from the success on the coupe, the Spider was launched with its folding metal roof offering a topless experience in just 14 seconds stowing neatly out of sight behind the rear seats.

This example was supplied new through Carrs Ferrari Exeter to the then CEO of Pirelli's Asia Pacific region and former motorsport director of one of Ferrari's official tyre suppliers. As such, this example was optioned at the factory through Ferrari's Tailor Made program, an evolution of the 'One to One' program that was launched on the 612 Scaglietti. The Tailor Made program affords the client the option to hand select from a huge number of exclusive colours and fabrics as well as the option to create bespoke colours. It also incorporates elements from Ferrari's illustrious history and classical touches such as differing material finishes from standard production.

This Pista Spider is elegantly optioned, with extra care taken with the finer details with a focus on cohesion. This example receives the original owner's bespoke dark blue shade in the central stripe, heavily influencing the interior specification:

Exterior:

• Bianco Italia, with a Blu Hembery Livery
• Front axle vehicle lift
• Carbon fibre front flaps in satin blue
• Carbon fibre rear moulding in satin blue
• Carbon fibre side air splitter in satin blue
• Carbon fibre b-post trim in satin blue
• Carbon fibre front air vents in satin blue
• Carbon fibre under door cover in satin blue
• Carbon fibre rear diffuser in satin blue
• Carbon fibre engine covers
• Brake calipers in Blue

Interior:

• Carbon fibre racing seats
• Racing seat lifter
• Blu Sterling with Kvadrat Foss inserts
• Dreamlines on shift paddles in matte Bianco Italia
• Carbon fibre inner sill trim with satin finish
• Carbon fibre upper centre console trim with satin finish
• Rev counter in Bianco

Today this wonderfully specified Pista Spider has covered just 900 miles from new and presently superbly, awaiting its next custodian. It is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately.

• Tailor Made specification
• Bianco Italia with a Blu Hembery Livery over Blu Sterling interior
• Full PPF coverage
• Just 900 miles from new
• Full satin blue exterior carbon fibre
• Extended Manufacturers Warranty until 30.12.2025
• Covered by the balance of its free 7-year servicing package