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Ferrari 488 GTB first review - pictures

By:Auto Express team
4 Jun 2015
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    The Ferrari 488 GTB. 

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    The GTB features a 660bhp 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8. 

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    The 488's exhuast note isn't as great as the 458, but is still more than good enough for a Ferrari. 

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    The 488 GTB provides a uncompromisingly sensational driving experience. 

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    Thanks to magnetic dmapers the Ferrari rides really comfortably. 

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    Ferrari engineers knew that they had to go the turbo route for the 488 to meet with economy and social acceptability. 

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    To acheive the 660bhp power figure Ferrari took the California's 3.9-litre engine and turned up the boost pressure on the turbo. 

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    The engine has been coupled to a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox. The gearbox electronics have been tweaked to give quicker shift times. 

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    The 488 also produces 50 per cent more downfprce than the previous 458. 

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    The chassis is still constructed from aluminium and uses double wishbone suspension. 

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    The suspension dampers can be adjusted via the manettino switch on the steering wheel. 

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    The wheels are 20-inch forged alloy. 

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    As with many Ferrari models, the 488 is equipped with Ferrari's carbon-ceramic brake option. 

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    The turbo's are newly developped and feature twin scroll technology. 

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