The Ferrari 488 Spider had its world debut last week, and the Italian supercar manufacturer released its complete specs and its full list of performance figures. The Ferrari 488 Spider is powered by the same 4.0-liter V8 turbocharged engine as the 488 GTB. It develops 492 kW (670 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 760 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission, and an E-Diff3. Ferrari's specifications also mention that the 488 Spider comes equipped with F1-Trac, a high-performance ABS system with Pre-Fill, FrS SCM-E, and SSC. The official performance figures say that the Ferrari 488 Spider can accelerate from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.0 seconds and that it can reach a top speed of more than 203 mph (325 km/h).
Ferrari also claims that the 488 Spider is able to run the quarter mile in 10.55 seconds.
The Ferrari 488 Spider has a dry weight of 1420 kg (3131 lb), which is just 50 kg more than the GTB version. The extra weight comes from the reinforcements required by the RHT (Retractable Hard Top), which can be opened/closed in just 14 seconds. Ferrari says that a classic fabric soft-top would add 25 kg on top of that.
The 488 Spider comes with a few key aspects. Ferrari claims that they managed to virtually eliminate turbo lag with its new engine, which offers a throttle response time of just 0.8 seconds. The 488 Spider is also equipped with exhaust headers with longer, equal-length piping, a flat-plane crankshaft, an electric glass rear wind stop with three settings, and a spaceframe chassis made of 11 different aluminum alloys combined with other noble metals, such as magnesium.
The world debut of the Ferrari 488 Spider is going to take place at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show this September. Its price and availability are going to be announced at a later date.
Ferrari 488 Spider Specifications:
ENGINE
Type 90-degree V8, turbo-charged, dry sump
Total displacement 3902 cc (238.1 cu. in)
Bore and stroke 86.5 x 83 mm (3.4 x 3.3 in)
Maximum power * 492 kW (670 hp) at 8000 rpm
Maximum torque * 760 Nm at 3000 rpm in VII gear
Specific output 172 hp/l (2.07 kW/cu. in)
Compression ratio 9.4:1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Length 4568 mm (179.8 in)
Width 1952 mm (76.9 in)
Height 1211 mm (47.7 in)
Wheelbase 2650 mm (104.3 in)
Front track 1679 mm (66.1 in)
Rear track 1647 mm (64.8 in)
Kerb weight** 1525 kg (3362 lb)
Dry weight** 1420 kg (3131 lb)
Weight distribution 41.5% front – 58.5% rear
Boot capacity 230 l (8.12 cu. ft)
Fuel tank capacity 78 l (22.7 US gallons)
TYRES
Front 245/35 ZR20 J9.0
Rear 305/30 ZR 20 J11.0
BRAKES
Front 398x223x36 mm (15.7 x 8.8 x 1.4 in)
Rear 360x233x32 mm (14.2 x 9.2 x 1.3 in)
TRAMISSION AND GEARBOX
7-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission
ELECTRONICS CONTROL
E-Diff3, F1-Trac, High-Performance ABS with Ferrari Pre-Fill, FrS SCM-E, SSC
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed > 325 km/h (203 mph)
0 – 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph) 3.0 s
0 – 200 km/h (0 – 124 mph) 8.7 s
0 – 400 m (0 – 437 yd) 10.55 s
0 – 1000 m (0 – 1093 yd) 18.9 s
Dry weight/power ratio 2.12 kg/hp (6.35 lb/kW)
CONSUMPTION ***
11.4 l/100 km
C02 EMISSIONS***
260 g/km
* with 98 octane fuel
** With optional equipment
*** Combined cycle with HELE system (ECE+EUDC)
Ferrari 488 Spider presentation:
