Geneva, Switzerland - March 6, 2015 - As with most shows, Ferrari's stand at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show was one of the busiest. The Prancing Horse's star this year is the 488 GTB, the mid-cycle update for the 458 Italia and the latest of the Italian marque's models to adopt a turbocharged powerplant. In developing the car, Ferrari drew extensively on its experience in both Formula One and endurance racing, as well as from its XX program. This can be seen in the incredible output generated from the 488 GTB's new twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8, as well as in the sophisticated dynamic vehicle controls that make the engine's performance controllable - even when at the limit. Peak output registers at 660 horsepower and 560 pound-feet of torque. Ferrari quotes a 0-62 mph time of just 3.0 seconds and a top speed in excess of 205 mph.
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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Geneva International Motor Show, 5 - 15 March 2015
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2015 |
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Geneva, Switzerland - March 6, 2015
As with most shows, Ferrari’s stand at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show was one of the busiest.
The Prancing Horse’s star this year is the 488 GTB, the mid-cycle update for the 458 Italia and the latest of the Italian marque’s models to adopt a turbocharged powerplant.
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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Geneva International Motor Show, 5 - 15 March 2015
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2015 |
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In developing the car, Ferrari drew extensively on its experience in both Formula One and endurance racing, as well as from its XX program.
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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Geneva International Motor Show, 5 - 15 March 2015
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2015 |
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This can be seen in the incredible output generated from the 488 GTB’s new twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8, as well as in the sophisticated dynamic vehicle controls that make the engine’s performance controllable - even when at the limit.
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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Geneva International Motor Show, 5 - 15 March 2015
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2015 |
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Peak output registers at 660 horsepower and 560 pound-feet of torque.
The transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch unit which gets a new Variable Boost Management system that adjusts the level of torque to maintain traction in all gears.
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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Geneva International Motor Show, 5 - 15 March 2015
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2015 |
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Ferrari quotes a 0-62 mph time of just 3.0 seconds and a top speed in excess of 205 mph.
In the aero department, the engineers have added a number of innovative solutions.
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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Geneva International Motor Show, 5 - 15 March 2015
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2015 |
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These include the blown rear spoiler as well as the motorsport-derived underbody with vortex generators.
Downforce is now up to 716 pounds at 155 mph.
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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Geneva International Motor Show, 5 - 15 March 2015
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2015 |
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Another innovation is the second-generation Side Slip Control System (SSC2).
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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Geneva International Motor Show, 5 - 15 March 2015
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2015 |
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In addition to integrating the car’s traction control system and electronic differential, SSC2 now also controls the active dampers.
This makes the 488 GTB easier to handle at the limit, by keeping the car flatter and more stable.
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The 488 GTB’s new twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8
Geneva International Motor Show, 5 - 15 March 2015
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2015 |
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Source: Geneva International Motor Show 2015
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