So the 296 GTB is coming but it only seems 20 minutes since we first drove the 488 GTB. I was talking to a colleague who was more esteemed than me about his engine. “Fairly good … for a turbo,” we decided.
The introduction of the 488’s turbo engine allowed the 458 Speciale, with its screaming naturally aspirated V8, to remain a highlight of Ferrari’s mid-engined supercars.
But that didn’t affect the 488’s position as the number one choice among its competitors, whether it comes with a turbocharged V8 or a naturally aspirated V10. Because the truth is this: it’s just as much about the chassis.
Simply put, since the arrival of the 458, Ferrari’s mid-engined two-seater has been the most remarkable supercar. He has a poise, a willingness to change direction and a playful character that is rarely found elsewhere.
On a racetrack, you can throw one like it’s a Toyota GT86. On the road, steering a bit quick for some tastes aside, it’s engaging and rewarding like no other supercar. And the engine is just an accessory to the experience: driving, steering, handling, braking and shifting are all important parts of the fun.
Also, the two cynical idea of “pretty good for a turbo” hacks is, in truth, brilliant for a turbo and good for just about any other standard. V6 engines can also look pretty darn spectacular (Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, are you interested?). And if you trusted someone to get one, it sure would be Ferrari.
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
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