Ferrari 488 Pista (2020)

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.

This UK-supplied car was delivered to its sole custodian superbly optioned in Rosso Corsa with the Pista's signature two-tone stripe in Blu America and Argento Nurburgring. The 20” forged wheels cover Giallo brake calipers. The inside sees Nero Alcantara with Cavallinos and all stitching in the subtle Grigio Chiaro

• Rosso Corsa
• PNT3 two-tone stripe in Blu America & Argento Nurburgring
• Giallo brake calipers
• 20” forged wheels in Silver
• Carbon fibre interior with matte finish
• Carbon fibre front flaps
• Carbon fibre side air splitter
• Carbon fibre engine covers
• Carbon fibre rear diffuser
• Carbon fibre underdoor cover
• Carbon fibre floor plates
• Carbon fibre inner sill trim
• Carbon fibre centre console
• Carbon fibre racing seats

The interior further sees a wealth of options:

• Front axle lifting system
• Apple CarPlay
• Electrochromic mirrors
• Scuderia Ferrari shields
• Radionavi & Bluetooth
• Parking camera
• Racing seat lifter
• Rev counter in yellow
• Coloured stitching in Grigio Chiaro