Ferrari 488 GTB Sounds as Good as It Looks
How does Ferrari’s new turbocharged mid-engine supercar sound?
The Ferrari 488 GTB, which features a turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 with 660 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque, was recently caught testing on video outside the company’s factory in Maranello. If you were concerned that the twin-turbocharged engine would take away from the iconic Ferrari sound, fear no more. As expected, the Ferrari 488 GTB sounds as good as it looks, if not better, but there’s more.
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The 488 coupe made its debut earlier this year at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and it isn’t much of a surprise that the Italian automaker is working on the convertible variant, likely to be named the Ferrari 488 GTS or Ferrari 488 Spider. That model also makes an appearance on camera, giving us a double dose of twin-turbo Ferrari goodness.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Should be a plugin hybrid!