Ferrari’s new turbo-charged supercar

The new Ferrari 488 GTB – Gran Turismo Berlinetta – takes its numbers from the cubic capacity of each of its eight cylinders. The 3902cc V8 turbo delivers track-car performance to a mid-rear-engined road car
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Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 generates 660bhp (492kW) at 8,000rpm, with a throttle response time of just 0.8 seconds

Engine generates 760Nm of torque at 3,000rpm. 0-100km/h in 3.0 seconds. CO2 emissions: 260g/km

Side Slip Control 2: System improves acceleration out of corners and makes car more stable during high-speed manoeuvres

Aerodynamic underbody: Vortex generators increase downforce at speed

Multifunctional steering wheel

Paddle-shift, eight-speed, twin-clutch gearbox. Variable Torque Management ensures power is released smoothly across rev range
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Sources: Ferrari, Neil Winton

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