Beschreibung
This is lot number 266 in the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed sale on July 12th, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Right-hand drive model, delivered new in the UK
One owner and circa 100 miles from new
The ultimate limited-edition 488
Extensive main dealer service history
Introduced to the motoring public at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the Ferrari 488 GTB was an extensively revised and re-engined development of the preceding 458. The open Spider version first arrived later in the year, making its debut at the Frankfurt Show in September. The 488 is historically significant as Ferrari's first turbocharged mid-engined model since the iconic F40, being powered by a blown 3. 9-litre V8. Reviving nomenclature from its past V12s, Ferrari took the car's name from the volume of an individual cylinder: 488cc. With 661bhp on tap, this mighty power unit had a specific power output of 163bhp and 144lb/ ft per litre and set new records for a Ferrari road car.
Although its aluminium monocoque underpinnings were similar to those of the 458, the 488's new bodywork was radically changed, generating 50% more speed-generated downforce yet with decreased drag, much of this improvement being achieved by under-body developments. Ferrari also claimed faster gear changes and improved adaptive suspension.
And for those not satisfied with the regular 488's phenomenal performance, there was the Pista (track) version - influenced by the 488 GTE and 488 Challenge models - that was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2018. In Pista specification the extensively uprated engine produced 710bhp and 568lb/ ft of torque, while the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox shifted ratios even faster than before when in Race mode. The Pista body incorporated numerous changes aimed at improving air flow and increasing downforce, while the suspension too was uprated. The Pista also benefited from Ferrari's Side-slip Angle Control system. Increased use of carbon fibre, both inside and out, helped reduce weight by 200lb (91kg) compared to the original 488 GTB. Ferrari claimed a 0-100km/ h (0-62mph) time of 2. 85 seconds and a top speed of 340km/ h (211mph) for the Pista.
Released on the eve of the 2018 Le Mans 24 Hour race, and celebrating Ferraris success with the GTE 488 at that ionic circuit, the 488 Pista Piloti was a special limited edition, only available to purchase by those clients that raced with Ferrari, either in the Challenge or the XX Programme. Completed through the Tailor Made programme, these cars carried a race livery inspired by the AF Corse Le Mans racers, a unique race number on the cars sides, and are the ultimate iteration of these incredible cars. Only four colours were offered on the Piloti, Argento Nürburgring, Nero Daytona, Blu Tour De France, and the traditional Rosso Corsa.
The accompanying grey book 'Attestato per vetture con Allestimenti Speciali' (Attestation for vehicles with Special Equipment) notes its original delivery via H. R. Owen South Kensington in Argento Nurburgring 101/ C, with Alcanatara Nera interior. In its stunning Argento, Tailor Made specification and wearing race number 26, this rare right-hand drive Ferrari 488 Pista has covered a trifling 100 miles in the hands of its one-and-only custodian and is presented in effectively 'brand new' condition. Despite its limited mileage, it was serviced regularly in line with Ferraris schedules and is ready to delight a new owner. This is a vanishingly rare opportunity to acquire such a low mileage, right-hand drive example of this limited production, incredibly exclusive Ferrari supercar.
