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Ferrari 488 Pista

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  1. montpellier

    montpellier Formula Junior

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    Another Ferrari masterclass in launching a product. I love the rear end details simply wonderful. I would have preferred the Challenge or GTE bonnet with ducts, but that is nit picking. I had grand ideas of inventing a wonderful colour scheme and spec, but have to say, the launch car photos and colours and stripe and wheels are just perfect for this type of car. Much closer to the 360 CS and better for it .

    In the automotive world where so many cars have become bland and without heart and soul it is a delight to see the old master at work.

    Complimenti Ferrari.
     
  2. ze_shark

    ze_shark Formula 3

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    Does anyone know whether the S-Duct still leaves some room for a trunk to carry mundane items such as a pair of helmets and a change of clothes ?
     
  3. jpalmito

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    This car is just a fantastic looking car.
    Seems Flavio Manzoni team has done a good job.
    Very optimistic for the future (488 replacement =j50 inspiration?)
     
  4. Lesia44

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    The exact same complaint made about the 458 when its sound was first released on video.
     
  5. Lukeylikey

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    I drove my 488 last night, first time in a while. They will have improved on the sound for the Pista, and the 488 sounds pretty good to start with. Not like a Porsche RS but really good. Not worried about the sound of the Pista at all. This promises to be the best Ferrari I’ve ever owned. Take a guess as to whether I’m excited or not...
     
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  6. therryzsx

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    any info about fiorano lap times ? close to Laferrari?
     
  7. therryzsx

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    what they can do about the sound of turbo car like 488? they try hard to make better sound of turbo F1 but results are poor ...
     
  8. Lukeylikey

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    I’m at the dealer event this evening rather than last night. For those that went last night, any word on some of the other items - what is this new braking feature, did I hear the dash is carbon, any idea about the carbon wheels and how they plan to repair scuffs (they must be repairable or they are not orderable - they will actually harm resale rather than enhance it). The prospect of 40% wheel weight saving is fantastic - this is unsprung weight remember, it will make a big difference to the way this car feels on road and track. If the wheel is serviceable they will be very difficult not to order because they will significantly improve the car. I presume the 2.85s time is with the carbon wheel?
     
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  9. Melvok

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    Well, I think you should be ! :)
     
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  10. Camlet1

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    If it sounded like a sewing machine I wouldn't pass my slot.

    The car will be insane and I can't wait to have her join my Speciale. Spolit for choice 100x.

    Forza Ferrari.
     
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  11. Lukeylikey

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    There are plenty of fine-sounding turbo cars. Astons, AMGs, Paganis, so it is possible. The F40 sounded good to me too. The 488 sounds great already. Not like the 458 but 80 to 90’% of.

    F1 turbo-hybrids sound pretty good in isolation unless compared with previous F1 V10s where they suffer a big volume deficit. Those V10s didn’t sound as good as the V12s so everything is relative. They do sound a bit electronic - nothing to do with the turbo - and a lot quieter than the straight-through V10s. The volume of those V10s would never be acceptable for the road anyway.

    I don’t start off by judging the Pista’s turbo against previous n/a cars. The role it has to play is to inspire me to drive it, and inspire me while driving it. I reckon it’ll have no problem doing that.
     
  12. Melvok

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  13. dcmetro

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    Ferrari needs to update the design of its sport seats. Not because they look bad, they are probably the best looking seats in the automotive world,
    but because all LE/Hardcore ferraris sport the same seats (With some slight pattern variations) since 10 years ...
    I expected something new
     
  15. Camlet1

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  16. Maximus1973

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    I was told that there will be a new bucket seat option that was developed for this car.
     
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  17. Maximus1973

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    Everyone that has concerns about the Pista's sound has clearly never heard a 488 Challenge.... It is a different animal than a 488.... MUCH different!
     
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  18. therryzsx

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    488 Challenge have road legal exhaust system???
     
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  19. Doctor Mark

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  20. Claudia65

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    Lots of nitpicking.....:D:D:D I think it looks absolutely fantastic...was never a 488 fan but this thing looks exactly lke it should and there is definately no need to worry about performance....so far they always managed to make the VS cars spot on for its purpose as a drivers car and half a second more or less or 10 hp more or less...come on..its definately quick enough for 98 % of the future owners and seriously...just look at it..the guys in Weissach and Woking can do whatever they like, they will never come close, so i am really looking forward to it and good lord if its not loud enough i am sure Mr Capristo or the these crazy guys from Japan will get you covered...;)
     
  21. Doctor Mark

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    Sorry if I missed it but what is US pricing?
     
  22. V12 Speciale

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    when will we get to see Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel pound these around a track??
     
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  23. Garretto

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    Not a fan of the Falls, I'd order without stripe, maybe that helps visually.
     
  24. Lesia44

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    #374 Lesia44, Feb 21, 2018
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  25. dcmetro

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    Aaaaaaabsolutely

    Keep the P-Shop coming ! Can I haz Grey? :D:D
     

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