What kind of car is the Ferrari 488 GTB?

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Where did the 290 mm Ferrari come from?

The 290 MM was built for Argentinian race legend Juan Manuel Fangio to be driven at the 1956 Mille Miglia, a thrilling race that ended with four Ferraris taking the first four places. The car had a racing livery that incorporated the blue and yellow colours of the Argentinian flag.

When did the Ferrari 195 Berlinetta come out?

It made its début on May 11 at the Piacenza racing circuit. With its bold red exterior and elegant silhouette, this model has become a true icon. The 195 S Touring berlinetta is a racing sports car, and was introduced in 1950 at the Giro di Sicilia.

Who was the first owner of a Ferrari?

This was a spectacular early competition Ferrari, a 340 America barchetta with coachwork by Touring. Its first owner was the Parisian Pierre Louis-Dreyfus, a WWII war hero who was a keen racing driver and sportsman. He entered his Ferrari into the 1951 and 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans races.

What’s the top speed of a Ferrari 488 Pista?

These modifications enable the 488 Pista to accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2.85 seconds, 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 7.6 seconds and give the car a maximum speed of 340 km/h (211 mph), according to the manufacturer The convertible variant of the 488 Pista was unveiled at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

How does the Aero Pillar work on a Ferrari 488?

The central “Aero Pillar” deflects air under the flat body of the car while two vents in the bonnet provide an exit for air from the dual intakes of the front bumper, further reducing air pressure over the front of the car. Underbody vortex generators work to reduce air pressure beneath the car thereby increasing overall downforce.

How did Ferrari increase downforce in the 488?

The body of the 488 has been designed to increase downforce by 50% over the 458 while reducing aerodynamic drag. A new front double splitter serves two functions: increasing radiator cooling by forcing air into them and also channeling the air over the underbody vortex generators to create ground effect without adding unwanted drag.

Is the 488 GTB a replacement for the 458 Italia?

Ferrari put the best of Italy on a plate when it served up the 458 Italia to the world. However, in the era of the Hypercar, being complacent is not in the plans for any European automaker. 2016 brings us the 488 GTB (Grand Touring Berlinetta) as a replacement to the 458.

Why is the Ferrari 488 Spider called a spider?

The 488 Spider’s design was adapted to efficiently meet the typical the demands of Spider driving and use. Its dynamic behaviour is effortless on even the most challenging routes, underscoring the feeling of ease in driving on the limit.