About this specific vehicle
2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Highlights:
- Full Ferrari service history including seven stamps
- 3 owners
Specific Vehicle Description:
Even if spoilt for choice and amidst some highly engaging supercars, one mightn't be able to overlook how special almost every Ferrari feels. And a new mid-engined V8 Ferrari is a pretty big deal, more so now than ever. So it's understandable that when in the mid-2010s a Ferrari 488 GTB appeared, the world came to a screeching halt to take notice. That it was equipped with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine only made people wait holding their breath. A sigh in unison would've been heard when the reviews came out, and before we knew it, the 488 GTB turned even the slightest of apprehension into reassurance that the prancing horse on its bodywork was as fitting as it could get. It took everything that the 458 had and made it even better.
And all of this while making use of a turbocharged engine. It was the first time after the F40 that Ferrari looked at turbos in a mid-engined supercar, and we're glad they did. Because like the rest of the car, the engine too defied logic. From superlative throttle response, ability to rev freely, to exhibiting nearly no turbo-lag, the engine behaved nothing like a conventional turbo-ed unit would. The car would take about three seconds to hit 60 mph and with more than 650 bhp from its mid-mounted V8, it would be forgiven to behave like a lunatic. But it didn't; it's quite the opposite, becoming one of the friendliest supercars out there...
Once you have the means to do so, it's undeniably difficult to not think of adding a Ferrari to your car collection, especially if it's something as intriguing as this 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB. Carhuna's partners Motorvault are proud to list this pristine example with low mileage, a full Ferrari service history and a long list of optional extras. Can it get any better than that?
Service History:
This Ferrari 488 GTB comes with a full-service history, all of which were carried out by Ferrari. The service book has seven stamps, and the latest one is from March 2023. A low mileage example, this car has seen strictly limited use — its odometer reads just 17,245 miles. According to the schedule, its next annual service is going to be due this month, with the car having done just 300 miles since the last one.
Full Disclosure:
The 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB comes with a long list of factory options selected. But even without discussing those, its base spec can't be faulted either: Rosso Corsa paint and Nero interior, a classic combination heightened only by the standard red carpet.
Among the factory extras, let's start with the mechanical ones first — or those that will affect driving directly. There's a suspension lifter, a Start/Stop system (or High Emotion Low Emission in Ferrari parlance), adaptive headlamps, front and rear parking sensors, parking camera, Michelin tyres, and even a Navtrak anti-theft system. Moving on from the serious stuff, the 20-inch forged painted rims are a Ferrari option, pretty much like the carbon fibre side air splitter and the carbon fibre engine cover. The brake callipers are painted yellow and so is the rev counter.
This 488 GTB gets Daytona-style electrically adjustable seats, with red stitching and the prancing horse on the headrest. On the inside, there are also sport sill covers, and floor mats with the logo, whereas the most important addition has to be the carbon fibre steering wheel with LEDs. The final entry on the long list is Scuderia Ferrari shields, while the seller informs us that in addition to the aforementioned factory extras, some other carbon fibre inclusions are the front splitter, door handles, and wing mirrors.
In terms of condition, with such limited use and careful upkeep, the two-former-keeper 488 GTB looks nearly new. Some of the leather especially on the seats shows slight signs of ageing, but there's nothing unusual. The bodywork is damage-free and the red paint unsurprisingly leaves a lasting impression. And that is true about the 488 GTB in general, too. It's a car that replaced one of the best-sounding modern V8-engined Ferraris but did so in style. Anyone who's driven one, be it journalists or keen enthusiasts, just can't get over how rounded a supercar the 488 GTB turned out to be. It's light, and it has a lot of power, but still, it doesn't scare the living daylights out of the driver. As accomplished products go, this one has to be right on the top of the list. Sounds interesting? You bet it does!
Consignor Quotes:
"The classic spec of this example teamed with some choice carbon makes it a perfect Ferrari for any enthusiast."
