A Ferrari 488 prototype has been spotted on the streets in Italy, featuring some pretty wild aero parts and big intakes, while sounding mysteriously quiet and hybrid-like. It seems similar to the 488 hybrid spotted at Fiorano earlier this year. It’s understood Ferrari is planning to introduce more hybrid tech […]
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Ferrari reveals stunning 488-based SP38, inspired by F40
A new, bespoke car from Ferrari’s One-Off division has emerged and doesn’t it look drool-worthy. Meet the Ferrari SP38, a car based on the 488 GTB, but restyled to something arguably more sinister and elegant than its engineering-focused donor. Visually, the SP38 is more wedge-like than its progenitor, with standout […]
Ferrari 488 ‘Speciale’ lightweight edition previewed (video)
The new lightweight, stripped back Ferrari is on the horizon, based on the 488 GTB, with the company releasing a teaser video to stir some anticipation. A name for the new version hasn’t been confirmed as yet, but some rumours suggest it might adopt the GTO badge. However, GTO is […]
Misha Designs creates eye-popping Ferrari 488 GTB wide-body kit
Having trouble not standing out enough in your Ferrari 488 GTB? Here’s an aftermarket kit that might help you with your strange problem, by Misha Designs. Starting with a regular 488 GTB, Misha Designs has come up with a complete wide-body bodykit that uses unique front and rear bumper bars, […]
Ferrari 488 ‘GTO’ spotted, with 812 Superfast KERS prototype (video)
Ferrari has been spotted testing a mysterious prototype out on the Nurburgring. We know it’s wearing a 488 body, but some are predicting it to be the successor to the 458 Speciale, potentially adopting the GTO name, while others are saying it’s the rumoured new ‘Dino’ entry-level model. We spotted […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2017 – HiLux storms ahead
The Australian VFACTS sales figures for new vehicle registrations for March, 2017, have been released. And for the second month in a row, total SUV sales have overtaken total passenger car sales (includes sports cars). The stats show 41,484 SUVs were sold during March 2017, against 38,972 passengers cars. This, […]
Misha Designs plans epic Ferrari 488 GTB aero kits
Misha Designs has announced two stunning bodykit plans for the already-gorgeous Ferrari 488 GTB that give the prancing horse that FXX K treatment, at a fraction of the price. First up, the disappointing news; Misha’s kit for the 488 GTB features only aesthetic changes, no power upgrades unfortunately. Power remains […]
Ferrari J50 special edition celebrates 50 years in Japan
Ferrari has revealed a unique special edition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ferrari in Japan. It’s called, fittingly, the Ferrari J50. The J50 is based on the 488 Spider, featuring a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. Instead of producing the standard 492kW output though, the special edition belts out 509kW […]