2017 Ferrari 488 GTB review, road test

For the first time, Ferrari’s mid-engine V8 is put to the ultimate test that is Indian roads. Can it still deliver the magic?

Published on Sep 28, 2017 07:00:00 AM

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F1-style aero pillar manages longitudinal and transverse airflow.

Special channels on the bonnet deflect air and reduce front-axle lift.

Scuderia Ferrari insignia is optional and will cost a cool Rs 5 lakh a pair.

Tech Specs

Price	Petrol
Ex-showroom - Delhi	Rs 3.88 crore
Engine	Petrol
Fuel Type / Propulsion	Petrol
Engine Installation	Mid, longitudinal
Type	V8, twin-turbo petrol
Cubic Capacity (cc)	3902cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)	86.5/83mm
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Valve Train	4 valves per cylinder
Max Power (hp @ rpm)	670hp at 6200-8000rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)	760Nm at 3000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)	439.34hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)	498.36Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)	171.70hp per litre
Transmission	Petrol
Drive Layout	Rear-wheel drive
Gearbox Type	Automatic
No of Gears	7-speed
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	3.33/8.70
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	2.28/12.71
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.72/16.85
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.36/21.31
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.11/26.11
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.87/33.31
7th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.64/45.28
Final Drive Ratio	4.37:1
Braking	Petrol
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)	23.41m, 2.13s
Efficiency	Petrol
City (kpl)	3.4kpl
Highway (kpl)	5.6kpl
Tank size (lts)	78 litres
Acceleration	Petrol
0 - 10 kph (sec)	0.34s
0 - 20 kph (sec)	0.69s
0 - 30 kph (sec)	1.02s
0 - 40 kph (sec)	1.39s
0 - 50 kph (sec)	1.76s
0 - 60 kph (sec)	2.11s
0 - 70 kph (sec)	2.49s
0 - 80 kph (sec)	2.82s
0 - 90 kph (sec)	3.23s
0 - 100 kph (sec)	3.66s
0 - 110 kph (sec)	4.12s
0 - 120 kph (sec)	4.63s
0 - 130 kph (sec)	5.19s
0 - 140 kph (sec)	5.78s
1/4 mile (sec)	11.15s
20-80kph (sec)	2.41s (in kickdown)
40-100kph (sec)	3.64s (in kickdown)
Max speeds in gear	Petrol
1st (kph @rpm)	68kph at 7900rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)	100kph at 7900rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)	132kph at 7900rpm
4th (kph @rpm)	161kph at 7900rpm
5th (kph @rpm)	198kph at 7900rpm
6th (kph @rpm)	251kph at 7500rpm
7th (kph @rpm)	330kph at 7300rpm
Noise Level	Petrol
Idle (dB)	53.2dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)	56.4dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)	86dB
50 kph AC off (dB)	66dB
80 kph AC off (dB)	72dB
Body	Petrol
Construction	Two-door, coupe, monocoque
Weight (kg)	1525kg
Front Tyre	245/35 ZR20
Rear Tyre	305/30 ZR20
Spare Tyre	NA
Suspension	Petrol
Front	Independent, double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear	Independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering	Petrol
Type	Rack and pinion
Type of power assist	Electro-hydraulic
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)	NA
Brakes	Petrol
Front	Discs
Rear	Discs
Dimensions	Petrol
Length	4568mm
Width (mm)	1952mm
Height	1213mm
Wheel base	2650mm
Front Track (mm)	1679mm
Rear Track (mm)	1647mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)	230 litres