Ferrari 488 Pista (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.

This UK-supplied example was delivered to its first custodian superbly optioned in Blu Tour de France 70, the revised hue celebrating Ferrari's 70th anniversary. Unusually the order omitted the Pista's traditional parallel stripe, favouring a much more classical and elegant look. The satin black wheels cover Black brake calipers. The inside sees Cuoio Alcantara with contrasting inserts in Nero Alcantara and embroidered Cavallinos to match.

• Blu Tour de France 70
• Black brake calipers
• Black tailpipe tips
• 20” Dark forged wheels
• 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

This 488 Pista further sees a wealth of options:

• Front axle lifting system
• Road legal roll bar
• Scuderia Ferrari shields
• Electrochromic mirrors
• Scuderia Ferrari shields
• Radionavi & Bluetooth
• Parking camera
• Racing seat lifter

The interior is elegantly optioned:

• Cuoio 4015 Alcantara
• Cuoio 4015 Alcantara rear wall trim
• Cuoio 4015 Alcantaraleather dashboard insert
• Nero Alcantara central seat inserts
• Nero Alcantara Steering wheel
• Cavallino stitched on headrest in Nero

Supplied new to a former Formula 1 driver, this example has most recently resided within the collection of a WEC hypercar driver. This VAT qualifying example is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately, having covered just 4,570 miles from new, covered by full PPF and presenting with Full Ferrari Service History.