Review of Ferrari 488 Spider 2016: model appearance, interior, technical characteristics, security systems, prices and equipment. At the end of the article, test drive the 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider!
Review content:
- Appearance
- Salon
- 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider Specifications
- Security systems
- The cost and configuration of the Ferrari 488 Spyder 2016
The cars of the Italian automaker Ferrari are rightfully considered the most desirable, modern and technologically advanced sports cars in the world. And a vivid confirmation of this is the new model Ferrari 488 Spider, which is an open version of the Ferrari 488 GTB supercar.
The official debut of the car took place at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015.
The model received huge interest from millions of fans of the brand from all over the world, which is not surprising, since, unlike its predecessor, the novelty received an even more modern and dynamic exterior, improved technical characteristics and a wide range of innovative equipment.
Ferrari is generous with compliments, calling the 2016 488 Spider not only the most powerful, but also the most aerodynamically efficient open-top supercar in the company.
Running a little ahead of myself, I would like to note that with the release of the new 488 Spider, Ferrari opens the beginning of a new era, which is held under the auspices of stylish, technological, powerful and uncompromising supercars.
Exterior of the new Ferrari 488 Spider
The exterior of the new Ferrari 488 Spider is almost identical to that of the 488 GTB coupe, which was introduced in early spring 2015. The main differences are the absence of a rigid roof, other rear pillars and the engine compartment cover. It is also worth noting that the car has a lot in common with its predecessor, the 458 Spider, of which it is a logical continuation.
The front end of the supercar stands out with a new, massive bumper with three large air intakes, a stylish aerodynamic hood and an almost vertical head optics with LED lights. The profile of the car received massive wheel arches, a heavily obstructed windshield, small doors, large air intakes at the base of the rear fenders and stylish alloy wheels.
The stern of the supercar flaunts aggressive side lights with LEDs, a massive bumper with an aggressive diffuser and two tailpipes of the exhaust system. Separately, it is worth highlighting the presence of a special glass located behind the backs of the driver's and passenger's seats, which can rise or fall when driving with an open top.
The car with all its appearance proudly declares its sporting identity and, despite the significantly changed exterior, the car has managed to retain the family traits of the previous Ferrari models.
Representatives of the company emphasize that in comparison with its predecessor, they managed to improve the downforce of the car by 50%, as well as reduce the drag coefficient to 1.53, which became possible due to a large number of aerodynamic elements and a blown diffuser, which was borrowed from racing cars F1.
Dimensions Ferrari 488 Spider 2016 model year:
- Length - 456.8 cm;
- Width - 195.2 cm;
- Height - 121.1 cm;
- Wheelbase - 265 cm.
As befits any sports car, the 488 Spider has a low ground clearance of 105 mm, which means that when operating the car on Russian roads, you should be extremely careful, since a missed pothole can damage, or even completely disrupt the stylish aerodynamic body kit.
Interior of 488 Spider
The interior of the new Ferrari 488 Spider is almost identical to that of the 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia. Directly in front of the driver is a small multifunction steering wheel, truncated at the bottom, on which almost all the most important vehicle controls are concentrated, as well as a large digital instrument panel with a massive speedometer in the center, which does not allow you to forget that you are a purebred supercar.
The original form of the air ducts, slightly turned towards the driver, deserve special praise. The central part of the dashboard is represented by a small control unit for the multimedia system and the microclimate in the cabin.
On the passenger side, there is a small monochrome display (optional) that allows you to monitor the indicators of rpm, speed and the selected gear. Traditionally, for a premium car, when creating the interior of the Ferrari 488 Spider, the manufacturer used only first-class finishing materials: plastic, leather, brushed aluminum.
The seats are deep buckets that provide excellent lateral support and are highly electrically adjustable. Despite the sporty orientation of the seats, it is comfortable to be in them even when driving long distances.
The trunk volume is small and barely exceeds 210 liters. However, we should not forget that we are not dealing with a practical family station wagon, but a true sports car with all the ensuing consequences.
The interior decoration of the car does not cause any complaints even from the most stringent automobile critics - the quality of materials and fit of parts is above all praise, but ergonomics leaves some questions that, by and large, are associated with a multifunctional steering wheel, full-fledged work with which requires getting used to.
Specifications Ferrari 488 Spider 2016
Since the Ferrari 488 Spider is a representative of the supercar class, the most interest is not so much the exterior and interior as the technical characteristics. So, the car is equipped with a modern 3.9-liter V8 engine with a capacity of 670 hp. The torque from the engine to the rear wheels is transmitted by a 7-band robotic gearbox equipped with two clutches. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes just 3 seconds and the top speed is an impressive 325 km / h for a production car.
Combined fuel consumption varies between 10.5-11.4 l / 100 km.
The weight of the supercar in comparison with the coupe version has increased by 50 kg and is 1420 kg, which is 10 kg less than that of the previous 458 Spider.
Representatives of the company emphasize that when creating a novelty, they paid great attention to the rigidity of the body, which is in no way inferior to this indicator in the version with a hard roof. In general, the increase in stiffness was 23%, compared to the same 458 Spider, which was achieved thanks to the use of 11 different types of aluminum-magnesium alloys.
Special attention should be paid to the presence of special vortex generators located on the bottom, the task of which is to increase the downforce of the supercar. As in the 488 GTB version, the car received support for the SSC2 system, which controls side slip and allows the car to exit corners with an acceleration rate of 12% higher than that of the 458 Spider. The car's front suspension is double wishbone and the rear is multi-link, giving the supercar a benchmark in handling.
Safety
The car is equipped with a wide range of active and passive safety systems, presented by front and side airbags, three-point seat belts, as well as a large number of electronic assistants, most of which migrated to the car from F1 cars.
So, Ferrari 488 Spider acquired E-Diff and F1-Trac systems, as well as an engine control unit - ECU, which simultaneously controls the supercar's anti-lock braking system.
In addition, the sports car boasts a stabilization and directional stability system, traction control, as well as innovative systems FrS SCM-E and SSC2.
The front and rear wheels are equipped with modern ventilated ceramic brakes, which ensure confident deceleration of the car, regardless of the quality of the road surface under the wheels.
Options and price of Ferrari 488 Spyder 2016
The minimum cost of the new Ferrari 488 Spider in Russia starts at 19.051 million rubles or 293.1 thousand dollars. For this money, the buyer receives the most powerful and most technically equipped open supercar Ferrari for the entire history of the company. The basic equipment of the car is presented:
- Multifunction sports steering wheel;
- Leather interior trim (there are several types of personalization);
- 3.9-liter 670-horsepower gasoline engine, paired with a modern 7-band robotic gearbox;
- LED head optics and side lights;
- Ventilated ceramic brakes;
- Alloy wheels R20;
- Advanced multimedia system;
- Dual-zone climate control;
- Engine start system with a button;
- Electronic hand brake;
- A wide range of active and passive safety systems;
- Folding roof;
- SSC2 system, responsible for side slip control.
As befits any premium car, the Ferrari 488 Spider offers a wide range of exterior and interior personalization options, from exterior and interior colors to dashboard and seat trim materials.
Conclusion
The new Ferrari 488 Spider is a bright and modern representative of the supercar class, which was developed with an eye to everyday use, which is facilitated not only by a comfortable suspension and ground clearance, but also by the presence of a fairly spacious luggage compartment by the standards of the class.
The main competitors of the model are Lamborghini Gallardo, Porsche 911 Carrera GT2 RS, as well as the new McLaren MP4-12C, which are significantly inferior to Ferrari in terms of everyday practicality.
The Ferrari 488 Spider is an iconic car that can underscore the status of its owner, as well as give it an unrivaled driving experience and explosive power that allows the car to change the first hundred in just 3 seconds.
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