The 488 Pista has to be one of the most exhilarating V8 supercars to come out of Ferrari's workshop. The blistering speeds that this car manages makes you wonder how Ferrari could ever improve on such a masterpiece.

The Ferrari 488 Pista is the last in a long line of phenomenal hardcore track orientated versions of Ferrari’s V8 supercars. Following in the footsteps of legends such as the 360 CS, 430 Scuderia & the 458 Speciale,  except this time there is one major difference, the 488 Pista is turbocharged. Some Ferrari purists will turn their noses up at a turbocharged Ferrari, conveniently forgetting about the legendary F40, but the truth is these days the dark art of turbocharging at this level has significantly evolved and simply yields hugely powerful and torquey powertrains with beautifully linear delivery. The 488 Pista does not simply run a tweaked or boosted version of the GTB engine and instead uses the full-fat version from the 488 Challenge race car. One of the main differences in this engine are the lighted all titanium internals, making it spool quicker and feel all the more naturally aspirated in the way it revs. All this power and torque gives mind-bending straight-line performance with a 0-125mph time of just 7.5 seconds, a sniff slower than the LaFerrari!

In addition to the monstrous engine there has been a 90kg weight reduction through the increased use of carbon fibre and reduced sound deadening. Add to this an increase in downforce at both axles courtesy of the new bodywork, splitters and diffuser plus stiffer springs with recalibrated dampers and the Pista starts to put serious distance between itself and the standard 488 GTB. Other differences include faster shifts from the 7-Speed F1 DCT, updated electronic chassis control systems and an Inconel/Titanium exhaust system producing a uniquely booming bassy sound. Although the ‘bumpy road’ suspension button does an impressive job at loosening off the suspension and improving ride quality on uneven roads, the Pista demands to be driven on the track in order to behold its full potential. After all, ‘Pista’ does directly translate to ‘Track’ from Italian. Overall the 488 Pista pushes the envelope even further on what is possible from a usable every-day track focused supercar in the 21st century, presented in a package of Italian flare, passion and pedigree hard to compete with in this market sector.

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This particular example boasts an impressive ‘Atelier’ factory specification of over £84k of options and remains in excellent order throughout with having had only one owner from new.  It also sits on carbon wheels which save up to 3kg per corner, making them an ideal choice for an owner looking to further enhance the performance of this outstanding supercar. The wheels are fitted with a set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres in size 245/35 ZR20 for the front and 305/30 ZR20 for the rear.

This original UK-market car was first registered in Sept 2020 and has one prior keeper and seven-year maintenance programme (2027).

The full ‘Atelier’ factory specification is listed below, but the car is finished in Rosso Corsa with a Racing seats in Black Alcantara trim with Rosso Double Dream Line leather stripes and all compliment with Matte Carbon finish to give it the racing feel. The cabin is accented by Rosso Ferrari stripes on steering, dash and door pockets, and enhanced by carbon-fibre elements, as well as desirable options such as a rear parking camera and suspension lift system. As well as the suspension lift system, the car was also specified with the adaptive headlight system.

Inside, the carbon-fibre racing seats, dashboard and door panels are all upholstered with black Alcantara - as are the carpeting side and floor sections. There is red stitching along the seat bolsters and centre panels, as well as embroidered ‘Cavallino’ headrest emblems and a Double Rosso Ferrari leather stripe down the middle of each seat. Carbon-fibre is used for the inner sill trims, as well as the air vent surrounds, LED steering wheel fascia and shift paddles. Factory-fitted equipment includes a rear parking camera, yellow rev counter, the RadioNavi system with Bluetooth, and the integrated audio system making this a perfect specification Ferrari 488 Pista with very classy yet sporty options.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS  (£84k)

Atelier Car

Accompanying the car are all of the original handbooks, tools and other accessories, as well as a Ferrari car cover and two keys.

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