Why does "everyone" prefer the 458 over the 488?

Take a look at the similarities, front end, body lines, air intakes…. Two special cars here.
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I don't see ANY similarities but yes, two great cars.

 

I don't see any similarities

 

You have to be kidding me , look at the size and shape of of the front ends, then look at the slope and shape of hoods , the curve / shape of front 1/4 panels , coke bottle silhouette of the sides, then the rear 1/4 air inlets ….. come on. Of course they are not identical but there is Definitely correlation and evolution of design. Most of which is missing in the 458.

 

100% biased but the side scoop on the 488 is an epic work of art and design.


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abomination

 

What a low life , a hole remark. I prefer one model over the other, heck I prefer my car over some others but would never call someone else choice an abomination. More appropriate to say “ I prefer x”

 

Sure, Jan.

 

For me the answer is 3 reasons to the preference of the 458

1) the design is more pure, less derivative. The original
2) the engine revs to 9000 rpm (and is awesome when it does)
3) no turbos which makes it less complicated and less likely to break long term.

 

The 458 was transformational for Ferrari.

But don’t forget, the weakness of the 458 design cost Pininfarina the Ferrari design contract.

 

I have never heard anything like that.

 

Actually Ferrari parted ways with Pininfarina for the reasons stated below. It had nothing to do with the design of the 458 which was very well received by critics and the public.

• In-house Control:
  Ferrari wanted more direct control over its brand identity and the creative process, a crucial element that an external partner like Pininfarina couldn't fully provide.
• Integration with Engineering:
  Moving design in-house allowed for better integration between design, engineering, and performance, which is vital for modern supercar development.
• Strategic Alignment:
  Ferrari aimed to align its design philosophy more closely with its technical and aerodynamic requirements without relying on an external company.
• Evolution of Design:
  Ferrari's in-house design philosophy shifted from Pininfarina's signature sculptural elegance to a more aggressive, technically driven, and aerodynamically focused aesthetic.

 

No. This is false.

 

Fair and excellent points. I remember when the 458 came out and 9k RPM was a big deal. It was a huge deal for Porsche with the new GT3 too. The 458 design was overall very good and lead the way to the future versions.

 

I do not think so. I love the side vents and those are a very cool deign and a must have starting with the 488 engine...which by the way won prestigious awards.

 

https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/corporate/articles/ferraris-v8-takes-its-fourth-consecutive-international-engine-and-powertrain-of-the-year-award