Used 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB Base for sale 

The 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB is available in a single trim only. Pricing options for the 488 GTB Coupe start from $245,400. The 488 GTB comes with an electronic differential and a suspension with a dual solenoid system as standard.

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We would recommend buying the Ferrari 488 GTB as it comes with many features which we like including lots of carbon fiber on the exterior and interior. We would also recommend getting the carbon-fiber racing seats and to get this Ferrari in red.

The 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB flaunts a twin-turbocharged 3.9L 8-cylinder engine. It produces 660 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.

The engine is paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox which directs all the power to the rear wheels.

The Ferrari 488 GTB is the most powerful of the above making 660hp. Then comes the Lamborghini Huracan and the Audi R8 both making 610 hp and nearly 100 hp behind the 488 GTB is the McLaren 570S making 562hp.

2017 Ferrari 488 GTB Acceleration

The 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB accelerates from 0 to 60 mpg in 3 seconds and covers a quarter-mile in just 10.6 seconds. It will continue to its top speed of 205 mph. It is a Ferrari, you can expect numbers like this at all times.

The faster 0 to 60 is said by the Ferrari 488 GTB with a time of 3.0 seconds. Then comes the Lamborghini Huracan, Audi R8, and McLaren 570S all three setting 0 to 60 time of 3.2 seconds. In the quarter-mile time, the Lamborghini Huracan does the fastest with a time of 10.3 seconds. Following this is the Ferrari 488 GTB with a time of 10.4 seconds, and then comes the Audi R8 and the McLaren 570S both with a time of 10.9 seconds

2017 Ferrari 488 GTB Ride and Handling

The handling is so good that it stays responsive even when pushing the ride to its limits. To assist the 488 GTB into slipping past the corners almost rapidly, there's an SSC2 (Ferrari's take on traction control) system in place. Active dampers employed in the 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB allows for a smooth, jolt-free ride. The ride offers a total of 5 different driving modes all found on the steering wheel.

That’s not all, a lot of effort has been put into the aerodynamics of this car. The underbody has been designed to suck air from beneath the car and keep it glued to the tarmac. The air ducts and front splitter reduce drag with greater aerodynamic efficiency and also increase downforce. The aerodynamics contribute a lot to the car's handling as well. 

2017 Ferrari 488 GTB Braking

The 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB Coupe measures 15.7-inches and 14.2-inches for front and rear rotors respectively. Ferrari equips the 488 GTB with a set of carbon-ceramic brakes which are crossed drilled and vented. These are similar to race car brakes and are very effective. It takes 94 feet to bring the car to a stop from 60 mph.

The 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB boasts a responsive and powerful braking system coming to a stop from 60 mph to 0 in 94 feet. McLaren 570S requires the least distance of 102 feet for coming to a complete halt when decelerated continually from 60 mph. The same for the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracan is 103 and 104 feet, respectively.

In cities, Ferrari 488 GTB offers a mileage of 15 mpg. It is increased to 22 mpg on highways. Overall, the ride delivers 18 mpg of combined fuel economy. The Ferrari 488 GTB comes equipped with a 20.6-gallon fuel tank thus allowing it to a range of 309 miles in the city, 453 miles on the highway, and a combined range of 370 miles.

In times of combined range the Ferrari 488 GTB offers the most with 370 miles. Following this is the McLaren 570S with the combined range of 361 miles, the Lamborghini Huracan with a combined range of 358 miles, and then comes the Audi R8 for the combined range of 328 miles.

The Ferrari 488 GTB can see two occupants in the interior comfortably. The seats are 4-way driver and passenger sports seats and are comfortable. The seat insert stitching can be customized to your liking. The seating position is quite low as this is a sports car this is quite normal as well. There is an option to get carbon fiber racing seats.

By standard, the interior upholstery is in leather and drapes all the surfaces. There is the option of Alcantara and the upholstery materials come in a variety of colors for you to choose from and you can also choose the color of the stitch and piping if any. This also extends to the multifunction steering wheel and the dashboard. For interior surfaces, there is the option of carbon fiber and this will also include the materials used in creating the air conditioning vents and steering wheel.

As we do not know the exact dimensions of the interior of the Ferrari or some of its competitors we cannot comment on the dimensions, but we reckon that the Ferrari is on par with the idea read and offer similar legroom and headroom.

• 4-way passenger and driver seat
• Custom seat insert stitching
• Carbon Fiber racing seats
• Leather upholstery
• Available Alcantara upholstery
• Multifunction steering wheel

2017 Ferrari 488 GTB Infotainment System

The Ferrari 488 GTB doesn't have a screen installed in the dashboard to call out an infotainment system instead it has 2 LCD monitors on each side of the rev meter behind the steering wheel which is double up as the infotainment screens. The system by default has navigation, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi hotspot and even then we connected to your iPhone via Apple CarPlay. There are two options for the infotainment system: the first one Ferrari racing telemetry system and the second one replaces and upgrades the 6-speaker sound system to a 12-speaker premium sound system.

• Six speaker sound system
• Available 12-speaker sound system
• Navigation
• Bluetooth
• Apple CarPlay
• Available Ferrari racing telemetry system
• Wi-Fi hotspot compatible

2017 Ferrari 488 GTB Cargo Capacity

The 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB could come with an 8.1 cu-ft drunk located in the front of the car as the Ferrari 488 is a mid-engined car. This space is enough for a couple of duffle bags, Ferrari does offer luggage specifically to fit in the trunk of the car.

The most cargo space is offered by the Ferrari 488 GTB. Then comes the Audi are eight offerings 8 cu-ft. of trunk space. Then comes the McLaren 570S offering 5.3 cu-ft and the Lamborghini Huracan offering 5.2 cu-ft. of space.

The Ferrari 488 GTB is a beautiful car, it has flowing lines which make it very attractive to anyone that sets their eyes on it. The exterior of the Ferrari features carbon fiber if you choose to have it included in the selection.

There are a lot of paint choices to choose from including a few custom colors if you ask Ferrari for them nicely and are also willing to shell out a few extra bucks for it. There are options for wheels too, by standard 20” wheels will sit on the car.

The Ferrari GTB is similar to the other cars above in terms of dimensions. However, the Ferrari is of similar weight to the McLaren 570S which is in the middle of the lightest and the heaviest of the above cars but is more towards the lighter side of the scales.

Neither IIHS nor NHTSA ratings are available for the 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB. Ferrari 488 GTB comes with the mandatory ESC and Driveline Traction Control systems along with a low-tire warning system. In addition to a backup camera and several airbags for the driver as well as the passengers, the 488 GTB flaunts front and rear parking sensors. Some of the safety features in the 2017 Ferrari 488 are:

• F1-Trac ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Door-Mounted Side Airbags
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Pretensioners
• Back-Up Camera
• Front And Rear Parking Sensors
• Side Impact Beams

Ferrari 488 GTB vs Audi R8

The Ferrari 488 GTB is better than the new Audi R8 in almost every comparison from performance to range to curb weight. The Ferrari is better. However, when it comes to price, the Audi R8 is nearly $60,000 cheaper than the Ferrari, making it a good alternative to the 488 GTB.

Ferrari 488 GTB vs Lamborghini Huracan

Being $10,000 cheaper than the Ferrari, the Huracan shares a lot of its mechanical parts with the Audi R8 including the engine. However, the Lamborghini Huracan has its own way of tuning the car, giving it its own uniqueness. But, for a 10,000 difference, we would pick the Ferrari.

Ferrari 488 GTB vs McLaren 570S

If two Formula 1 teams are competing this would be a good competition. The Ferrari is better than the McLaren in every manner, the performance is similar, both offer a lot of options to truly customize the car and each is unique in style as well. But, the McLaren 570S is cheaper by nearly 50,000 dollars making this a very good option, and an option we would go for. Otherwise, you cannot go wrong with either of the cars.

The twin-turbocharged 3.9 liter makes 660 hp, the most powerful of the above cars, and is that it is faster than them too. The Ferrari 488 GTB however, is not just about speed it is also about being enjoyable to drive on a curvy mountain road and that’s where it calls home. The interior is comfortable and comes with many luxurious features and options. Even though there is not a proper infotainment system, it still has the basics to give you some entertainment and you are driving a Ferrari, you are not going to need entertainment.