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First Drive Ferrari 488 GTB - For some people, change is scary. Change requires compromise, and often the process can not be said to be easy compared to remain on the existing track. But for some others, the change is regarded as opening new perspectives simultaneously trigger new limits to innovation that has never been achieved before. The engineers, technicians, and officials Ferrari, seemed to be in a group of people the latter.
The emergence of a Ferrari 488 GTB at the Geneva Motor Show 2015 is already predicted within a few months earlier as a model "458 Turbo". As the successor of the model mid-engine supercar Ferrari were showered with praise of the world thanks to the V8 4.5 liter naturally-aspirated capable scream to 9,000 rpm, 488 GTB has a high standard to embrace, even be exceeded again. Moreover, the model of "hardcore" 458 Speciale (and roadsternya Speciale Aperta models), the early occurrence of 488 GTB highly filled with skepticism by the Maranello are turning into the path of induction engine turbocharger.
Ferrari said that they could continue to impose engine 458 which has won the International Engine of the Year Award category Performance Engine and Best Engine Above 4-liter from 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015 (in 2013 the two categories will be won by Ferrari with engines V12 6.3 liter naturally-aspirated owned F12 Berlinetta), but there is a prop.
"The combination of the maximum potential between the performance and reliability of the V8 4.5 liter engine is already present in the model Speciale. Strength could be improved, but the resistance will certainly alarming, "said Nicola Pini, Engine Designer Engineer Ferrari SpA "We were actually quite difficult when it receives a successor project with an additional 458 models turbochargers, but finally we are very satisfied," he added.
Nicola satisfaction and all the staff at Maranello factory comes in the form of twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8 that produces 100 hp more than the 458, 670 hp and 220 Nm of torque jump higher, to 760 Nm. Ferrari 488 GTB become the first mid-engine supercar Ferrari F40 since the emergence in 1988. The code name is also changed from the engine and cylinder capacity as 458 (4.5-liter 8-cylinder), into a per-cylinder engine capacity (488cc per cylinder). Then abbreviation GTB, or Gran Turismo Berlinetta (car dressed grand-tourer coupe), comes from the model's first mid-engine Ferrari, 308 GTB, which happened in 2015 celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Then you think, "Gran Turismo"? Does Ferrari have "tame" character 488 GTB than 458 Italian happily dancing on the track circuit? Instead of a straightforward answer that question, it Maranello suguhkan latest perspectives to its customers.
Evolutionary Changes
When the Ferrari 488 GTB made his debut, and I wrote the review, I can easily assume that the car is merely an evolution of its predecessor, and I am 100 per cent correct. Confirmed by Flavio Manzoni, Senior Vice President for Design Ferrari SpA, he said, "This car is an evolution of the 458. Especially for the design, we do not change too much because of the 458 Italia is too beautiful."
Yes, at first glance, as if the 488 GTB has only new elements are mounted in the body 458. There are multiple front-splitter and aero twin pillars (inspired by the design of single pillar aero-owned LaFerrari) for the sake of more effective airflow and downforce cooling radiator, "Base bleeds" water-large intake on the side of the car's most obvious design door handle fin-shaped innovative in order to supply more air to the base-bleeds, and on the back, blown-spoiler newest patent Ferrari and diffuser with automatic flap collaboration with curved underbody.
Interestingly, Ferrari said that all the exterior is completely new, and in common with the 458 is just part of the roof and rearview alone. The second interesting thing is, all these body changes add downforce by 50 percent more than the 458-about 204 kg of downforce at speeds of 200 kph.
Change behind carbon fiber body shell is still evolution, but the character of the changes almost approaching revolution because so many things are changing. Even to listen to technical presentations from Ferrari regarding amendments require three presenters with a total duration of more than 60 minutes. So much, so wide, as well as details of the changes to the smallest component-like component and the abradable ball-bearing-seal in its turbocharger that has been refurbished.
Briefly, the main surprise is on the engine, and some changes to the suspension, steering, and traction control. Ferrari has made the engine much more powerful, emitting a lower (only 260 g of C02 per km, down 15 g / km), measuring more compact and lower 57mm for high engine, in figures 648mm, so that the point of gravity of the car could be lower again. Yes, Ferrari admitted that the weight of the machine with an additional double turbocharger is a bit heavier, but the whole car weighs less than 458 Italia.
For those of you who realize that the same engine capacity 488 GTB as California T engine, the first Ferrari model in this era that uses a turbocharger, you are not wrong. Both are equally of the F154 engine family is coded, but the components in it much different. The most fundamental is California T system uses a wet-sump engine lubrication, while the 488 GTB uses a dry-sump system for the sake of better lubrication when the engine works more extreme, such as in the circuit.
New standpoints
Mid-engine supercar with the machine dry-sump lubrication system, but is categorized as a grand-tourer car. So how did the original character of the 488 GTB?
Ferrari gives the testing sessions at two locations: the Fiorano circuit as Ferrari's test circuit, and travel as far as 200 km from the urban Maranello, towards the winding mountain roads in Marzabotto and Loiano, past the freeway Autostrada, and back again to Fiorano.
The result? Ferrari 488 GTB extraordinarily tight. Much more noticeably faster than the 458 Italia, and the range is really big difference. As a result, Ferrari prefers to describe it is in a different level than before. I had asked them if GTB models already as tight as this, what his Speciale models later. People Ferrari did not know, and look on them a little mengerinyit filled with horror.
The extraordinary sensation of responsiveness of its turbocharger very quickly. You still know the 488 GTB uses a turbo, but only from a hiss sound, not a reaction on the right pedal. The phrase "zero turbo lag" is most close to reality as possible, arrived in this car, because the responsiveness of the engine is left only 0.1 seconds compared V8 naturally-aspirated 458 Maranello owned argued that its nearest competitor, McLaren 650S, lagging far enough.
Burst of torque becomes part of another story. Compared to the 458 that have charts and a new linear torque peaking at 540 Nm 6000 rpm spin, 488 GTB has the hardest tonjokkan directly in lap 760 Nm 3,000 rpm, and continues to be consistent until 6,500 rpm, before getting replaced charts peaking power. This torque changes everything.
Even compared F12 Berlinetta though, is much greater impetus. Coupled with the empty weight of only stands at 1.4 tons (F12 heavier approximately 200 kg).
With the brutal power, and quite light weight, her character in the Fiorano circuit becomes extremely fishing adrenaline. Starting from the system launch control her this time bring more drama (because of greater torque and traction control to work more "crowded"), exceeding speeds of over 200 kph to first bend easily, and bulldoze turn after turn in the level of grip astounding.
Technical briefing sessions of 60 minutes can be understood clearly in five rounds at Fiorano. Ferrari has changed the electronic control systems 2nd Gen-angle Side Slip Control (SSC2) with a magnetic suspension that works with F1 Traction Control and electronic differential, so the cornering maneuver themselves into challenges between courage and reliance on cars to bite the asphalt.
Scary in the beginning, and every journalist should be given more rounds to explore it. Ferrari 488 GTB continued to maintain maximum traction (especially in Sport mode and Race) with mengempukkan one wheel suspension for the sake of better planted on the asphalt, and then deliver power to the wheels by so quickly-without too much intrusion felt by the driver. Simone Rafaele, Ferrari test driver, said that the main charisma 488 GTB is present on the two driving modes, while SSC works invisible keep the direction of the car remains sharp and well controlled.
"This car is also particularly useful for power-slide (drifting) with CST Off mode, but with a torque of this, the driver does not need to lose more teeth to do so. On the 3rd or 4th gear position, you can still do a slide, "he said.
Great controls also come from the circumference of the wheel, this time far more weight than the 458 or F12 are ultra-light and ultra-fast in changing the direction. Muzzle 488 is still moving fast and agile on the circuit, but the driver can more easily guess the reaction thanks to a steady weight.
Transmission shift becomes faster this time, 30 percent to upshift, and 40 percent to downshift. Upshift process will be accompanied by the cessation of your breath, because the torque in the starting rotation thunderous low, however you want to hear the sound of the turbo engine is still able to roar up to 8,000 rpm, and continues the process is repeated until a straight path ends. Engine sounds are not as sharp and able to build up adrenaline by 458 or F12, but the adrenaline actually comes from the speed and thrust enormous that it generates.
Downshift process more pronounced difference, since the time of deceleration, you will be presented with an extra one gear lower thanks to the responsiveness of dual-clutch faster yet more resilient to heavy loads. The result is maximum engine braking. Powered by braking devices are exactly the same as yours hybrid hypercar LaFerrari, 488 GTB berdeselerasi so quickly. You need recalibration calculations braking point, because with this good rate freeze in some of the early rounds I was too slow corner entry. Extraordinary.
Ultimate Cruiser
Driving mighty impression on the track circuit as if vanished when the 488 GTB invited along city streets, rural, and mountainous winding. With a comfortable sitting position, topnotch visibility in all directions, and control two screens of information this time more focused and brought closer to reach the driver made the trip more enjoyable.
Ferrari 488 GTB is also the first Ferrari model in history to implement the system keyless Start / Stop. No longer the process of inserting the key, just press the button on the steering wheel, and drove.
The name "GTB" instantly becomes plausible. In a variety of road surfaces, slamming the suspension is not as hard as one might imagine, kesenyapannya extraordinary cabin, entertainment sound-system JBL Pro 1280 watt topnotch, and pengendaraannya accommodate all occasions.
The greatness of torque again arises, because when driving leisurely, 488 GTB automatically uses 6th gear (and occasionally 7) when sliding in the mountains with a speed of 80 kph. If you want to accelerate even smoother downshift the car is not doing at all thanks to the rotation torque. Want to perform overtaking maneuvers, quite down to fourth gear position, and suddenly you've exceeded the speed limit of 110 kph before you know it.
I also had time to cross the torrential rains in the mountain path Marzabotto. With Wet driving modes, traction control indicator light lit abysmally when cornering, shows how much torque that must be carried tires Michelin Pilot Super Sport K3 and how great the traction control work on a wet track for the sake of minimizing spin and annulled aquaplanning symptoms.
The drawback? For the lovers of sharp roar of a Ferrari V8 engine, 488 GTB was voiced more "rounded". Especially when driving leisurely at 3,000 rpm, his voice barely audible in the cabin. You have to go faster to keep her voice more jarring. Inevitably, this is the future of Ferrari. Generation V8 mid-engine model will continue to use a turbocharger for the sake of a combination of more power and better emissions, and next-generation V12 uses an electric-hybrid system.
Courage to Maranello to create the new bow. Of the turnaround that was created by the 488 GTB, Ferrari lovers need not worry. Sensation of adrenaline-rush and charisma Ferrari has entered a new phase that is not less admirable.
Price ranges
Ex-showroom price at showroom
Machine
Installation of 3,902 cc, twin-turbo V8, petrol
Power 670 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 760 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Transmission
Type 7-speed F1 dual-clutch
Dimension
1,475 kg Luggage volume
Chassis
Wheels 245/35 ZR20 (DPN)
Tires 305/30 ZR20 (blkg)
Brake
398mm carbon-ceramic front
Rear 360mm carbon-ceramic
Performance (kph)
0-100 3.0 sec
Fuel consumption
Size 78 liter tank
