Security Deposit:           5000€
Transmission:                Automatic
Seats:                              2
Engine:                            3.9-liter, petrol
0-60mph in:                    –
MSRP:                             –
Horse Power:                 720

The Ferrari 488 is a mid-engined V8 sports car that’s designed to rival models such as the McLaren 720S and Porsche 911 Turbo S. Available as a GTB coupe and drop-top Spider, the 488 is the replacement for the 458. There’s more to the car than a few tweaks, though, because Ferrari claims the 488 is 85 per cent new compared to its predecessor. The most obvious change is the introduction of a new twin turbocharged V8 that is more powerful and efficient than the old naturally-aspirated unit it replaces.With 660bhp and 760Nm, the new unit delivers scorching performance, with both the GTB and Spider sprinting from 0-62mph in just 3.0 seconds. Both models also boast a top speed of more than 200mph.

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The mid-mounted engine is mated to an improved seven-speed twin clutch gearbox that promises 30% faster upshifts, and downshifts that are 40 percent quicker. In reality, that means virtually instant gearchanges, with the gearbox responding to the large, steering column-mounted paddles.