\Ferrari launched the Pilotti Ferrari specifications at the Le Mans 24-hour race event.
This is the result of a personalized creation from an exclusive tailor-made program for the Ferrari 488 Pista model.
In its release, the Piloti Ferrari is dedicated to commemorating the FIA World Endurance Championship world title.
Deliberately designed as a reward for their clients who successfully competed in races with Ferrari cars.
a will make its debut on the eve of the legendary French endurance race at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
The Piloti Ferrari 488 Pista uses the latest version of the 3.9 liter turbocharged V8 engine which is capable of producing 720 hp.
In the 2018 International Engine of the Year Awards, the engine was chosen as the best in the world for three consecutive years.
On the exterior, the supercar features a new livery with stripes in the colors of the Italian flag, which harkens back to the racing version of the 488 GTE.
This supercar is the successor to Ferrari's special series with V8 engines, such as the 360 Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia, and 458 Speciale, which received much praise for their extraordinary performance and handling.
This means that Ferrari Jakarta has completed the latest Ferrari product range, starting from the Ferrari Portofino, 488 GTB, 488 Spider, GTC4 Lusso, and 812 Superfast. In its home country, the price of a Ferrari 488 Pista is US$ 350 thousand. However, this is not the selling price because it does not take into account vehicle tax and sales tax on luxury goods.
Compared to the 488 GTB, this new model is 90 kilograms lighter so the dry weight is 1,280 kilograms. The Ferrari V8 engine is the most powerful in Ferrari history, as well as an extreme evolution in terms of its turbo unit which won the International "Engine of the Year 2016 and 2017" award.
The engine produces 720 HP which is the largest power in its class (185 hp/liter) and is also the lightest, thanks to solutions adopted from the 488 Challenge, including an Inconel exhaust manifold and a lightweight crankshaft and flywheel. Apart from that, it is also thanks to additional features such as titanium con rods and carbon fiber intake plenum.
The torque is also higher than the 488 GTB at all engine speed levels, providing powerful but smooth acceleration with faster turbo response times despite the increase in power. The Ferrari 488 Pista tends to be lighter than other series. When compared with the 488 GTB, the new model is 90 kilograms lighter (1,280 kg dry weight).
The dynamics and aerodynamic aspects of the Ferrari 488 Pista are inspired by the Ferrari racing cars: 488 GTE and 488 Challenge. The racing solutions adopted include the F1-inspired S-Duct and a front diffuser design with an optimized tilt angle for the 488 GTE to create strong suction to increase downforce.
In addition, Ferrari for the first time has Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer (FDE) with world-first features, such as using Ferrari software to adjust brake pressure on the calipers. This makes it easier to control the car, including when going through sharp turns.
Meanwhile, the choice of 20-inch carbon rims. Other parts that use carbon fiber are the engine hood, bumper, and rear spoiler.
This combination offers performance like a racing car, whether driven on the road, circuit, or by non-professional drivers. Vehicle dynamics have been designed to increase driving pleasure while achieving peak performance with ease and control.
