What is the difference between Ferrari 458 and 488?

The 458 Speciale is a limited-run, track-ready version of the brand’s already great 458 Italia, coming equipped with a 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 with a 9000-rpm redline. The 488 GTB is simply an evolution of the 458, albeit with one major change: a turbocharged motor.

Should I buy a Ferrari 458 or 488?

From an unbiased position, the 488 GTB is technically a better car than the 458. The model has also won an abundance of awards and more importantly is Ferrari’s first model to be made with a turbo-engine. However, Ferrari aficionados have a hankering for the traditional normally aspirated car.

Why is the Ferrari 458 so good?

The Performance Due to its lack of turbocharging, the 458 can’t keep up with the latest and greatest supercars. But it’s not slow. Power still comes from a 4.5-liter V8 engine producing 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque sending power to the rear through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Did the 488 replace the 458?

► Another turbocharged Ferrari! This is the new Ferrari 488 GTB – a 661bhp twin-turbocharged replacement for the Ferrari 458 Italia. Star of the Ferrari stand at the 2015 Geneva motor show, the 488 GTB is only the second turbocharged Prancing Horse of the modern era, following last year’s revised California T.

Whats faster Ferrari 488 or 458?

Ferrari 458 Italia Performance The 488 GTB even has a slight edge in top speed at 205 mph over the 458 Italia’s 202 mph.

Is a 458 A Good investment?

The 458 Speciale is a really good investment, because it is the last naturally aspirated V8 engine Ferrari ever going to make. In the long term this is going to be a brilliant investment – definitely one for your collection if you’re thinking long term.

What replaced 458?

Ferrari 488 GTB
Ferrari has finally unveiled the hotly awaited evolution of the sensational Ferrari 458 Italia with the 488 GTB; a model which looks to continue the illustrious history and legacy of Ferrari’s mid-engined high performance V8s.

What is replacing the Ferrari 488?

The Ferrari F8 Spider replaces the outgoing 488 Spider. The F8 Spider has a twin-turbocharged, 3.9-liter V8, tuned to produce 710 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque.

Which is better Ferrari 488 GTB or Ferrari 458 Italia?

Yet Chicago drivers can already see that the specs support the newcomer, even if the Ferrari 458 Italia is quite impressive at 562 and 398 lb-ft of torque. The 488 GTB even has a slight edge in top speed at 205 mph over the 458 Italia’s 202 mph.

When did the Ferrari F8 Tributo come out?

A fair question considering that since the 458 Italia launched in 2011, Ferrari’s sold people said Italia, the 458 Speciale, the 488 GTB, the 488 Pista, and now the F8 Tributo. Yes, I’m leaving out all the convertibles.

What’s the difference between a 458 Italia and a F8 Tributo?

As for the butt of the F8 versus the rump of the 458, the Tributo looks like an evolution of the Italia (admittedly one pumped full of steroids). I think Ferrari missed an opportunity to stick the 458’s triple pipes onto the quad-lighted back end of the F8, and thereby going full F40 homage.