Ferrari 488 GTB drive review

[@ImLeuff]

Harry's uploads always brighten my day. I'll probably watch this one 10 times before the next one comes out. Feel like I almost know all his previous videos by heart. Hands down the best creator of these kind of videos on KZbin!

[@Turder]

You know you're in Maranello when none of the pedestrians turn and look at the car. Everyday stuff...

[@chrissorreda4982]

/It's kind of an event whenever Harry's Garage uploads a video isn't it?

[@vanilakung7563]

+Chris Sorreda Not a event, more like a religious happening

[@ssandde]

+Chris Sorreda Agreed! Something about a gentleman enjoying extraordinary cars!

[@celt67]

+Chris Sorreda Yes. He only talks when he has something to say and despite having clearly a brilliant car collection, there's no bragging involved. No 'look at me..you'll never have this' vibes that you get off of some other guys videos. What I also like is that he doesn't always go for the latest and greatest hypercars... but just what interests him. ( and me ). Doesn't matter if it's a spanking new Ferrari or just his ancient Land Rover Defender that has a top speed of about 50mph.

[@dastardlyman]

+Chris Sorreda the drive to monaco in an old jag v12 has been my fave so far . . . . but they are all good

[@fastharri]

Great to watch someone who actually understands the engineering behind these machines, rather than the current crop of spoilt supercar vloggers!

[@danny355]

That graph at 10:00 is insane: The 488 has twice the torque and power the 458 does at 2000rpm. That's demented. I imagine you need to be in 4th or 5th gear to actually floor the 488, otherwise you'll be going backwards through a hedge in a different postcode

[@AB-80X]

It is not that bad. Above 120 kph you can floor it pretty safely in any gear. Below 100, watch out. It will light them up in 5th Below 60 kph, not even wet mode will save you if you act stupid.

[@Navidain]

One of my favorite things about Harry's reviews is his enthusiasm for cars in general, it really comes through on every video I've seen. Also, its nice to see high end cars being driven/reviewed on public roads as opposed to just being belted around a closed race circuit. Keep up the good work Harry!

[@mrpositive7084]

I prefer naturally aspirated, I'll take the spine chilling sound vs the power.

[@DrummingAli93]

Harry is the sort of guy, you could sit infront of this car and have a coffee with and talk about cars for hours :)

[@quentonmillstid850]

Alastair Brown cars and coffee would be for you

[@BoUrnNe26]

Alastair Brown And the best part is, he could do 100% of the talking and I still wouldn't get bored listening to him.

[@BoUrnNe26]

Quenton Millstid That depends on location though. I recently went to a cars and coffee near where I live (which is a small FL county) and I immediately said nope because it was 98% modern Corvettes and Mustangs. Sorry but I kinda like variety. Lol

[@yamahonkawazuki]

@@BoUrnNe26 he could narrate paint drying, and it would be interesting.

[@ke0kie]

I'd love to meet Harry, and do that very thing, I'd bring out my 360 for such an occasion!

[@suzyfey1999]

Best video about this car that I've seen so far! Thank you Harry :)

[@w-james9277]

The most beautiful mid engined Ferrari since the F40 imo.

[@carlbeaumont1621]

I think the 458 was more beautiful without those big gaping side vents, but it is a lovely car no doubt.

[@doughnuts5364]

Carl beaumont both good compared to the f8 I think

[@clairebannister4749]

Nice to hear from you again Harry - except we can't hear you very well! Super little film, and you create an excellent 'real world' feel.

[@popothecatathome]

You're a savage, Harry... and a wizard.

[@FRC0711]

I like that Harry gives an impression of what it would be like to own, rather than just going sideways at every opportunity. This is how they will be driven anyway.

[@andyc280081973]

This is how a car review should be done. I missed this as I worked my way through your catalogue, but it popped up anyway. Fantastic review!

[@FrostedSeagull]

I'm in the same position as you Andy 11 months on.

[@alandunnett]

always look forward to your videos, your enthusiasm is shared even for the people who can never have cars like the ones you review. We can an insight of what these cars are really like through watching your uploads. Keep up the good work!!!

[@timsmail24487]

Really wish this guy was put onto top gear. He would be a breath of fresh air!

[@joelbrittenour8197]

No don't mess it up he's fine right where he is.

[@nattachaiadelaide]

You are spot on about details in this car. I always enjoy watch your VDO . You are the only one who can do this sort of thing . Patrick

[@RandomVideosFirst]

7:20 I THINK HARRY GOT RATHER TOO EXCITED GIVEN BY WHATS ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE

[@ASLUHLUHC3]

Oh my 😂

[@topgear279]

The turbos where only introduced in formula 1 in 2014. What was introduced on the engine for 2009 was the KERS unit.

[@harrysgarage]

I was pointing out what had changed since the 458 was introduced in 2009, not saying turbos were introduced to F1 in 2009. Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment, though!

[@topgear279]

Harry's garage I was just saying this because maybe you didn't realise that you said that, "since 2009 formula 1 has gone turbocharged" (between 0:32 to 0:37). I understand if you didn't spot the mistake. Still a very nice review on the Ferrari 488 GTB.

[@itzajdmting]

+topgear279 I don't think it was a mistake personally. I understood that he meant since the introduction of the 458 in 2009, F1 has gone turbocharged. He wasn't stating that F1 changed to turbos in 2009.

[@topgear279]

Rob S Yeah. I understand that I could have been that looking at it again.

[@paulfrench7238]

+topgear279 2014 is since 2009... Nothing innaccurate with what Harry said.

[@PRINGLE130]

The best surprise. Open youtube and find a new video of my favourite channel !!! Thank you very much Mr Metcalfe, please don`t make us wait so long for the next one. Cheers..

[@FancyAnimal]

Kindly invest in a stereo lavalier mic or proximity mic for the cabin dialog. I'd have 2; 1 for dialog and 1 for the background noise.

[@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr]

Beautiful car, I love this channel, I recently went to England, where I was born , for the first time in eight years, it's getting very overcrowded, I wanted to rent a really nice sports car for the three weeks I was going to be in the uk. I ended up renting the cheapest fiat 500 . The reason why is you cannot go anywhere fast anymore.

[@thefridgeman]

I've been there last week. There was a Panda parked inside, after the barrier:) 1:29 - those 5 windows - Enzo's old office at the factory. He wanted to see everything that's going on.

[@GeneralmoffblogsBlogspotmoffvs]

You, Mr Metcalfe Sir, and Chris Harris are two of the best petrolhead KZbinrs on the Internet in my opinion. Shame you didn't get picked for the TopGear job!

[@horsepower523]

Love the 488 GTB! It's such an amazing and gorgeous machine. Simply a masterpiece.

[@restrictionx9222]

I miss the 458 Italia, is my favorite Ferrari

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

Geometry Dash Restriction it's an amazing machine. The 458 will undoubtably be a classic. Anything it gives up to the 488 in outright speed it makes up with sound and character

[@compulsoryspeech1411]

I love the 488 because it’s flawed, at least compared to 458. The problem I had with the 458 was it too perfect.

[@horsepower523]

Compulsory Speech There is nothing "flawed" about the 488! It's absolutely perfect. You people are just insane.

[@mightyjoe3849]

The 488 is the most beautiful Ferrari I've ever seen in the wild! Just a stunner!

[@carlcar4512]

Harry your reviews are always great but please buy a microphone and use it specially when you're inside cars!!! ;)

[@aroodt]

Great review, this is my favourite car channel. What I find interesting about all the 488 reviews is that the car looks and sounds slow on camera. That dull sound it makes reminds me of the old 328, just no character. The car looks incredible though, and obviously is faster than the 458, it just lacks the charisma of that car though.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

Man that shot at 1:35 of the car leaving the Ferrari factory is amazing. I'd love to visit there someday

[@MagicSkeleton]

Great review as always. I've really warmed to this car as well. Will keep McLaren on their toes, esp with that sound!

[@craigyBow]

Loved the sound Harry - you really get a sense of how it would feel to be inside the thing at full pelt. Also loved that switchback corner down the hill which I think is the same one as you used for the Zonda 760RS which is incidentally the best sounding car I have ever heard!

[@johnmontag]

love this guy. He's like an English grown up version of myself

[@CrossWindsPat]

Having a car that fast, where going full throttle is a rare occasion just makes it that much more special when you finally get to do it.

[@JohnnyWrong]

I really wish you'd find a better way to record yourself in-car, Harold.

[@pand63]

Beautiful car, but the 458 is certainly better looking

[@Cornwall1888]

I found Harry's channel a while ago, I watched nearly all his vids in a few days, it was a long wait for a new video.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

A new video. Thank you!

[@willemvdr12]

At 8:00 Harry seems like he can't wait to get it going, and when it is going he seems to relax. Such a funny little detail!

[@hotshot1240]

Thanks for showing the boot Har. Ugh why hasn't anyone uploaded a video of this vs the Huracan so we can see which is faster??? 488 GTB and the Huracan are debatably the best work to date from both Lamborghini and Ferrari. A mix of the old and the new direction that cars are headed. Great work! These cars make me excited for whatever the new flagships will be!

[@artysanmobile]

Harry, I absolutely love your work and really appreciate your knowledge and driving skill. But may I suggest you invest several hundred dollars in a proper wireless lavalier microphone so we can hear your commentary. There are choices now which are reasonably priced, easy to use, and utterly reliable. There is no downside except the approx $500 onetime outlay. It would be a huge improvement to sonically match the quality of your reviews.

[@UsherLinder]

Please, Harry, put in subtitles in the part of this film where you are in the cockpit driving the car. The engine covers what you are saying.

[@willemvdr12]

At 4:06 you can clearly see the instant power at low (relatively spoken) revs that Harry is talking about at 9:30. Just see how it skids away there!

[@luizhenriquemarcondesvieir1322]

Great video! Reminds me the good old times. I miss the videos of Evo diaries that Harry did.

[@vanilakung7563]

Always nice to see Harry on YT :)

[@SerbiacarFan]

Don't forget the 911 Turbo S! It's a savage thing

[@danesebruno]

Porsche? Lol

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

yeah Porsche do it better and with a smaller engine

[@ScottZ370]

+Art Vandelay With wayyy more turbo lag though

[@ScottZ370]

+Serbia CarFan Off the line it's more savage but I just doubt it will keep pushing after 70 as hard as this can!

[@gamevalor]

Great video of a modern supercar! Next time please add a camera near your seat facing forward, so we can watch you drive the road in first person.

[@harrysgarage]

+gamevalor You're right I should have done that.. I din't go out to Maranello to do a video on the 488 but it was such a fab day, I couldn't resist. As I was sharing the car with another journo, I couldn't dedicate the test to just doing an HG video, hence why I didn't shoot quite as much footage as I would normally. Thanks for the support!

[@therealboofighter]

+Harry's garage Please don't take this as an insult, however you should have told the other guy to sit back and respect his elders. Took over and did what you got to do! Just joking, thank you for the great videos. Cheers from Canada.

[@michaelmottlau2072]

Great video!!! - but you need an external microphone for better audio of your voice inside the car, when your are driving.

[@PRG888]

+michael mottle I think it sounded just right, so you can hear the noise of the car and Harry talking... Just my 2p

[@bhigdaddymark]

+michael mottlau I was thinking the very same thing as I kept turning up the volume. His voice doesn't have to top the sound of the car, but a hair more audible would be nice otherwise excellent review!

[@ethownzbh]

Like the tone of this more than the 458 from the outside at least.

[@supercarworld4617]

Harry is a legend ! , my favorite car reviewer on youtube!

[@bradallmand2841]

Yup drove one for a day in the mountains east of San Diego. Unbelievable. Acceleration and Slamming on the brakes is beyond what I thought it would be. Braking is absolute killer. I also hit my personal high speed record with this car. Maybe soon I may be able to buy one. Need a couple investments to go well....This guy is driving it like a great grandpa compared to how I lit this thing up.

[@toddinthemiddle]

you must be an amazing driver if you were slamming on the brakes. was your mom holding your cafe latte? 🤡

[@sparky191]

Thanks for posting, always love your vids Harry. Sound is a bit iffy in this one. Voice is low in the mix and yet it's boomy. Keep posting the vids.

[@SCDC-Channel]

YES!!! This is what I have been waitng for 488 and Harry :)

[@Studmuffin_]

I thought I would hate the 488 but those downshifts sound reminiscent to the 355 and I love it. Ferrari also upgraded the software in the 488 over the 458

[@mightyjoe3849]

The 488 is gorgeous! Best looking and performing Ferrari to date!

[@MetalTrabant]

Some say a car journalist is the king of life... I have to agree. Crusin' on such gorgeous Northern-Italian roads in a nice new Ferrari, ah... that's the way to live! :)

[@PRG888]

Another great Video, both yourself and Chris Harris post the best videos here on KZbin. Its great that you spend time delivering quality content. The 488 GTB is not for me though (even if I could afford it) as I would go for a McLaren as it's British :-)

[@Dexterrrrrrrrrrrrr]

You the man Harry. Although the 488 is hardly the entry-level Ferrari, the California T is. Which was the first current-gen turbo'd Rarri.

[@DannyWildMedia]

I think it's the first time I see Harry driving at a proper pace! Driving like a mad Italian should! ;) Good video for something that wasn't planned. For the car I had the chance to ride in 3 Ferrari's (F430, F430 16M and a 458 Spyder) and the noise of this one is disappointing, maybe I will change my mind when I'll hear it in person...

[@BRBearUSA]

Thanks for the video. Constructive feedback: Perhaps you could invest some more in better quality microphones? Especially when you are driving, all you can hear is road noise. Anyways, Tks again.

[@hyperdrive7987]

always love watching mr metcalfe doing a detailes review and am missing his evo diaries. ive been wondering why they named this the way ferrari did because 488 is the individual cylinder capacity. i have no idea why because no one else seems to know either. also the speciale had a feature when you were braking hard, you could pull the left paddle and hold it and the car would downshift every gear perfectly and i was wondering if that little trait made it over into this 488

[@jimjames8575]

you are by the far one of the best reviewers...but for some reason you remind me of Tom Noonan in Last action Hero.

[@ViaCorsa]

Harry, I love your work and would love to see some of your adventures published in our U.S. magazine! Any chance of this ever happening??

[@senna9414]

Hands up who checks everyday for a new video from Harry's Garage???

[@mubblemann]

I remember some of those roads from when you drove your Zonda around them.

[@dvamateur]

I'd very much prefer the turbocharged 288 GTO from 1984-1985. It was the most beautiful Ferrari, aside from the Testarossa, of course.

[@550LMS]

Top video again as per usual, Harry. Don't understand why people are complaining about not being to understand you and the need for a mic...Can hear you just fine! Is one of your patreon supporters James May? It appears he's send you a shirt...;)

[@DamianDeEu]

Seriously some £200 on a small audio recording setup (in particular an audio digital recorder for the sound effects and a decent clip on mic for the narration), would do this channel a massive favour and I'm sure would give a lot more likes!

[@andrereed2898]

Nice Video esp at the end where we hear the engine. Good work.

[@dhimantparekh7668]

That exhaust note at the end is a nice touch. Make more videos about new cars Harry.

[@Miggy2j]

Another great review Harry, I had no issues with the sound, maybe everyone else just needs better headphones :p

[@harrysgarage]

+Miggy2j Thanks, sounded fine to me too but some people love to have a grumble! Car is much more interesting to listen to than me anyway..

[@pingwong117]

Best 488 review so far tbf

[@JCmultiverse]

Thank you...very instructive and a pleasure to listen to you

[@miklu26]

best 488 gtb review, thank you harry

[@bmanduprit2962]

Everyone’s favourite uncle spanking a fezza through the mountains. Proper 🙌

[@MrSadler515]

A front view of the road would have given me a greater impression of what the car drives like, also making the video more enjoyable.

[@rare6499]

Brilliant, thanks Harry! Amazing car

[@neiltaylor5332]

I know it's a sign of the times the quest for efficiency, but a downside to the effects of turbocharging is the lack of any aural quality from the exhausts, close your eyes and this could be any common or garden motor, the best sound for me personally is the V12 AMG in a Zonda.

[@king8kong8kock]

Such good reviews, excellent style of supercar video!! Keep up the good work!

[@bouz4ever]

use a dedicated mic and cut it in and out....ps..love your vids

[@uhn2000]

Harry this is the best 488 video out there! Loved it..

[@nigel.w]

Harry sounds good to me. I can hear him quite clearly. However, in my humble opinion, the car sounded quite awful. I could not live with that sound for long, no matter how well the car might drive. Awful droning tone. Anyway, like most people here, I love Harry's videos. Thank you, sir.

[@joelbrittenour8197]

How can you judge the sound through your device.

[@jaymur001]

I remember some of these roads from the 599 Aperta and 760RS Zonda videos.

[@Mccrae1971]

Great video Harry as usual , can't wait for the next one.

[@retroluminico]

There’s only three things a British man would like in a car: 1- right steering wheel 2- rear wheel traction 3- bumpy road button That’s it nothing more

[@Ian-eg3gr]

I watched the Chris harris review of this car and and the Ferrari test driver said its the brakes from the f12. Still love your videos :)

[@bhigdaddymark]

Yet another terrific review Harry, thanks!

[@sanghoonlee5171]

Every time I see the Ferrari headquarter in one of these car videos, I am struck by how unassuming the building is. It looks like an old fire station.

[@TheFede8888]

With a trash skyscraper they are more credible?

[@DwainDwight]

I'm with Luca, hate spoilers. looks awesome. still haven't driven one and then there is the F8.

[@virgilrytaar9083]

another great 1 Harry! but I have to pester you again: lets see a film about your old 924!

[@SupercarAdventurer]

I am really looking forward to my test of the California T now that Ferrari turbo charging seems to to be spot on. Thanks Harry.

[@instrugramm]

Great video, really enjoyable and I absolutely appreciate your content!

[@993m4S]

Nicely put! What would a sports- or supercar be good for if you could access all of the power all the time everywhere.

[@GLKCARSCENE]

Thanks Harry for the review!!

[@atom999]

Love your reviews Harry. But have to disagree with this particular one. Horsepower is not everything, the car has lost it's n\a Ferrari soul. It has lost it's most important virtues: amazing sound and an instant response high-reving engine, you can't replace that! It sounds very average, at low speeds resembles EVO8. In the UK you don't need more horsepower, press the pedal for 2 seconds and your're already doing illegal speeds. Too much torque, too fast, does nothing for me. Just listen to some n\a's. Take Huracan for example, just listen to it!

[@zatharos6427]

+Zephyr751 woah calm down buddy. Everyone can agree that the 458 had one of the best sounding and preforming NA engines. And now that Ferrari no longer has that, the 488 by comparison is not as fun or enjoyable. Don't go bashing a car just because YOU don't like it cause evidently other people do like it

[@carlosgdias]

Very nice video as always Harry! It would be nice if you could test older v8 Ferraris like the 348 (my favourite despite what LDM said about it)... Greetings from Portugal!

[@harrysgarage]

+Gonçalves Dias I'm a big fan of late model 348, how much the 348 improved over time is a little known fact that perhaps I need to revisit on day..

[@carlosgdias]

+Harry's garage Yes, please Harry, you should do that! (I am a proud owner of a 1990 348 tb...) PS: and you are more than wellcome to visit Portugal, to drive and film in the beautiful Douro valley!

[@videomidget]

Great vid as usual Harry! Out of interest, which would you rather have, a 650S or a 488? Also, while the in car sound was fine for me (I could hear everything you said) the sound of the actual car itself was a bit flat/weak. Were you short shifting a lot of the time, or does it really just not have much of a voice? I'm sure the Huracan is not as good dynamically as the 488 or 650S but Lamborghini (or Audi maybe) get huge props for sticking an epic sounding V10 in there.

[@rhyssprules671]

fantastically interesting and entertaining as ever to here your views and thoughts Harry. The performance of these cars is mind blowing now, to a point where they are only usable on the road at 25% of there abilities!!

[@VincentSandfordofSEOsynovation]

Fanastic review. Great ferrari in classico red. I wish I could afford one.

[@horizons1117]

Always a joy to see your videos!

[@MrChen0306]

with harry's video, it's gonna be a great weekend!!!!

[@v10cylinder]

I also hate spoilers and Montezemolo is absolutely right in that regard. Dear Harry, can you please also review the 612? :)

[@GY9944]

Classy as always Mr.Metcalfe