700+bhp Ferrari 488 Pista V8 Turbo - Review and Test Drive

[@TheCarDiaries]

The Car Diaries Episode 7 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista Review Well... what can we say... what an opportunity, what a day! Myself and Craig are lucky enough to have experienced many great cars, but driving these roads, in these conditions, in the newest mid engined Ferrari track car, to take over the mantle from those that have come before, the 458 Speciale, F430 Scuderia, and 360 Challenge Stradale, is really something that will be remembered forever! Thanks in particular goes to Reg Switch as they supplied us with the car. Make sure you give them a follow on their instagram at RegSwitch, you might even spot some of the cars that will be appearing on the channel very soon. If you have any questions at all then feel free to ask them in the comments below. Oh, and make sure to follow us on our instagrams because that's where we post pictures of flowers and stuff (Not even kidding.....) @TheCarDiaries (Thats us, only cars) @CraigHandley5 (The one whom speaks in videos) @MrMattWheeler (The one whom does not speak in videos) @RegSwitch (The guys who supplied us with the car, and sell/buy personalised registration plates) On 6 March 2018, Ferrari unveiled the 488 Pista (track in Italian) at the Geneva Motor Show. The Pista's design was influenced by the 488 GTE and 488 Challenge race variants. The car has received many mechanical and exterior modifications to make it more capable than the 488 GTB. The 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine now generates a power output of 720 PS (530 kW; 710 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 770 N⋅m (568 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm due to the use of new camshafts, a larger intercooler, strengthened pistons, titanium connecting rods and Inconel exhaust manifolds in the engine borrowed from the 488 Challenge. Revisions to the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission also allow for shifts in 30 milliseconds when drivers enter race mode. The most noticeable exterior changes for the Pista are at the front end. Air passes through the ducts in front bumper and which direct it through a large vent in the hood, which creates more downforce over the nose at high-speeds. Helping boost performance further, the air intake tunnels have been moved from the flanks to the rear spoiler to optimize clean air flow. Other exterior changes include underbody diffusers and the rear diffuser shared with the 488 GTE. In total, the car generates 20% more downforce than the 488 GTB. On the interior, carbon fibre and Alcantara are used throughout in order to reduce weight. Overall, the car is 200 lb (91 kg) lighter than the 488 GTB due to the use of carbon fibre on the hood, bumpers, and rear spoiler. Optional 20-inch carbon fibre wheels available for the Pista save an additional 40% of weight. The car also incorporates a Side-slip Angle Control system having an E-Diff3, F-Trac and magneto rheological suspension to improve handling at high speeds. These modifications enable the 488 Pista to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.85 seconds, 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) in 7.6 seconds and give the car a maximum speed of 340 km/h (211 mph), according to the manufacturer. In 2017 Ferrari won the drivers and constructors titles in the LM GTE Pro class of the FIA World Endurance Championship with the Ferrari 488 GTE number 51 of AF Corse, with Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado behind the wheel. As a tribute, a special edition of the 488 Pista was created called the 488 Pista Piloti which incorporates numerous technical and aerodynamic solutions incorporated in the racing versions of the Ferrari 488. The special edition has been developed by the Ferrari Tailor Made department, the division which is entrusted with all the customisations ordered by the customers, starting from the internal fabrics up to the colours and finishes. The exterior has a new livery with stripes in the colours of the Italian flag, reminding one of the race winning 488 GTE. The exterior is further enhanced by the word "PRO" indicating the racing class. The Italian flag colours are also present along the bottom of the doors which are also adorned with the personal race number of the client's preference. The launch version carries the number 51 used by the world championship drivers. Also part of this personalisation project is the matte black S-Duct and the natural carbon fibre "dovetail" suspended rear wing and vent surrounds. On the interior, Alcantara has been used throughout in order to give the driver the feel of a race car, with a special technique applied to upholster the sports seats in the same perforated material. The tri colour Italian flag is embedded in the seat upholstery along with the floor mats in order to create an entirely new look along with edge the paddle shifters also painted in the colours of the Italian flag to complete the bespoke interior. The colours available for the bodywork include Corsa red, Tour De France blue, Daytona black and Nurburgring silver. The 488 Pista Piloti is exclusively available for Ferrari drivers.

[@regswitch6225]

Another great review mate, what a car that pista is. You picked an awesome location for the review, I absolutely love This part of Scotland and the car with that location must have been a dream to film no wonder you couldn’t get the smile off your face. Well done and I look forward to the next one, it will need to be some car to top that one lol 👌

[@gentnextdoor]

Great review the Pista is a weapon!

[@wherearetheavacados6356]

Awesome review loved everything about it .. probably one of the best reviews of the Pista on KZbin Only negative That outro song

[@TheCarDiaries]

Dearest Regular Water Bottle, Although I again do not directly appreciate your clear lack of knowledge of good music, I will give you one attempt at suggesting a song that is good enough for us to use within our next video. Should you fail this task, your comment will remain lost within the 2 or 3 comments our channel gets each and every day across our entire back catalog. Kindest regards, the guy that chooses the music and edits the videos (Matt).

[@wherearetheavacados6356]

Dearest@@TheCarDiaries Check out the channel NCS music ...they have plenty of good songs available and best part about it. ... they're all copyright free Yours Dearest , A Regular water bottle

[@TheCarDiaries]

To my dear friend, Regular Water Bottle, I am aware of No Copyright Sounds, and I will peruse their selection of slightly above average europop music to see if there is something that suits for future videos. Should I find something of note, I will ensure to provide thanks within the video to one distinctly regular water bottle. Kindest regards

[@wherearetheavacados6356]

@@TheCarDiaries Thank you my friend And remember Stay hydrated

[@entreptiles]

Impressive content and quality

[@rossh6050]

Another great video - love the reg plate!

[@martinsbriglio8948]

I share your enthusiasm. How does it compare to the Mclaren 720 S?

[@TheCarDiaries]

Martin Sbriglio it’s very different to the 720S, just as quick, but a bit more noise and theatre!

[@cbca6567]

lovely car and interesting review thank you! However the car you test has the most important carbon fibre option excluded, the wheels which save significant unsprung weight per corner and aids handling overall.

[@suanfongtan7624]

Would love to see u do a review of Mclaren 720s

[@TheCarDiaries]

Hopefully we'll have one on the channel soon. Our next video is the new Porsche 992 Turbo S Cabriolet!

[@priztucker]

I can only sound like this when I have hot food in my mouth

[@chumadoshi6987]

Your accent is familiar... Are you from nigeria ?

[@natsiel]

constitutionalpie * Scotland, groundskeeper Willie from Simpson’s has thicker accent.