Ferrari 488 Spider - One Take

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The Ferrari 488 Spider is, as the title suggests, the retractable-hardtop version of the wonderful 488GTB. Although Ferrari isn't using a carbon tub for the 488, leading to a slight loss in chassis rigidity compared to the coupe, there's no reason I can't call this wonderful piece of engineering the finest, most well-rounded, and most impressive car I've driven all year long.

[@0to60videos]

"Is a non-red Ferrari still a Ferrari?" -Socrates

[@karigrandii]

*non-ferrari red ferrari

[@klasseact6663]

0to60videos ....yellow is a Ferrari color as well, 100%!

[@bestmillimeter1858]

Everybody knows that all Jaguars are British Racing Green.

[@innerhammer]

Klass Act Yeah look at their logo, it's in yellow. Red is the Italian national racing color like British green.

[@TobiBrr]

Or just get a red ferrari and wrap it in a different color

[@Vincent_Gambini]

The colour is called Blu Corsa, specifically launched for the 488 Spider. It's about a $24,000.00 option.

[@goons123flofy]

Vincent Gambini 24g, tears well up in my eye

[@TheSmokingTire]

The color is fucking spectacular, it really is. $24k seems like an insane price for it, but when you consider what other options cost, for instance "Rosso Corsa Metallic" is $12k and I cannot, for the life of me, tell the difference between that and regular Rosso Corsa, which is free.

[@ntricarico87]

Mclaren has 60k color option for there color shift paint that goes from blue to purple to green. It kind of reminds me of the old days when Ford had the mystichrome paint for the 2003-2004 SVT Cobra and 1996 Cobra mystics...

[@Vincent_Gambini]

+TheSmokingTire Blu Corsa is such a beautiful colour indeed. But let's not lose sight of what you're really buying for $24,000.00 as an extra option, exclusivity, Ferrari's primary product. And, yes, it's often hard to tell the difference between a lot of their colour shades. I feel the same way with their Blu Nart and Blu Abu Dhabi, etc.

[@Vincent_Gambini]

Nate T Checkout the paint scheme on Gordon Ramsay's F12 TDF, which cost an extra 65,000.00 Pounds!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I used to be in the camp that preferred the 458 for it's naturally aspirated sound but like you said, this still sounds amazing. Combined with the sharper looks and big performance improvements the 488 brings, I think I'm in camp 488 now too and I haven't even driven one yet lol. Must have been awesome to have one of these as a press loaner! It was great seeing you have a blast.

[@mmtot]

458 in this colour with a manual box. Perfection.

[@ImTheJoker4u]

Another tough day at work huh? Lol

[@westsenkovec]

Every time you compliment the color of a car I'm like "yeah, it's a nice color" And then I remember you're colorblind ⁉⁉

[@ProWilson999]

Reds and greens only I think.

[@TIRESIDE]

West Senkovec doesn't mean his world is black and white lol

[@bartholomew2278]

Yea it doesn't mean what you probably think it means. I'm red/green color blind and I have trouble distinguishing between the two colors in certain situations. Colors can seem off, not what you see, like the green light at a stop light looks more white than green. I cannot distinguish whether or not the stop light is red or yellow. I have to look at what position the light is in, like middle or top light. I will say the few times I smoked pot, colors became very vibrant to me. It was almost like I could see what everything actually looked like, as opposed to the dulled down version I see everyday. I could have just been high af though idk.

[@lukalukic1]

He have special sunglasses for color blind people

[@Jask1717]

bright blue also I think

[@lovemy89240]

The perks of insomnia! Get to catch these as soon as they release!

[@jeffsnell2272]

Dr. Nice same dude

[@notorioushz3361]

Dr. Nice The perks of having to wake up early for classes... haha

[@skirne_]

If I had the money I'd buy the 458 just because the sound. But I'd still want this car too. Thankfully I dont have to think about it, ever

[@Jets613]

thankfully you'll be poor forever

[@SonOfTamriel]

it's a blessing

[@NikoBell12]

I prefer the looks of the 458 Spider too. Front looks better, engine cover looks beautiful. There's nothing aesthetic I prefer about the 488 other than the side intakes.

[@dragospahontu]

I think the 488 sounds nicer

[@weljo2001]

Been waiting for this one since i saw you in that car up on ACH. It was great talking with you that day. It's cool when you meet someone and they are as nice in person as they are on the show. I was the guy on the Versys 1000. Take Care....

[@TheSmokingTire]

weljo2001 nice chatting with you as well!

[@Steve_Ohh]

I pretty much live vicariously through Matt at this point

[@chrissorreda4982]

Fuck i'm seriously considering that ugly sweater. Our christmas party them IS ugly sweaters LOL

[@dominicancheif117]

Chris Sorreda me too but I has no money 😔

[@bigpotpoker1]

like 89% of xmas party themes are ugly sweaters. congrats on first time going to a party.

[@meekrab9027]

Wear a suit, **** that nonsense.

[@lejink]

The 488 has grown on me since it's release, but I think I'd still prefer a 458 for it's appearance/sound and price. Not I'll ever have that choice

[@nathant2414]

Hey Matt, thanks a bunch for doing great work for the car enthusiasts community!! Always a great time watching a fresh One Take

[@bigeve223]

BLESS UP Matt, you're one of the greatest on KZbin. The One Take series is original and genuine, thank you!!

[@shahulhusman]

Ordered the sweater the day this video came out... Never got it, office party was last week and last day work before Xmas was yesterday.. Blower

[@neoanderson7]

What a rough gig you have Matt. Jumping from all these Ferrari's to the latest 488 Spider. You're truly a lucky guy. Love the 488. Can't wait to see what the special edition is going to be like seeing as how the base 488 is such a beast!

[@hoisthanger1586]

+theSmokingTire Another great one take. Nice bumping into you at LAX yesterday, keep the great content coming!

[@Valdismith]

What a machine, you can tell the way it drives, only from watching the video, but I can't imagine what it is like. The sound it makes, and the shifts you can still feel with a smooth kick.

[@Pigeonbutter8790]

I actually like the exhaust note

[@d1pz9]

Awesome content but man I miss when one takes were like 15+ minutes long, I definitely would've enjoyed even a 20 min video cause this thing is just brilliant

[@TheSmokingTire]

d1pz9 average watch time is around 7 minutes so I'm consciously trying to make the videos a little shorter to be in line with that.

[@pro101go]

I prefer the shorter videos, I like what your currently doing keep it up 👌🏼

[@TheSmokingTire]

I think what I find is that in the second half of the videos I rarely have much to add. I kinda get it all done before the U-Turn and then end up saying the same stuff over, or asking the owner questions which may or may not be significant. It doesn't feel like very long in the car even at 15 minutes, but I think if I can get the average from 14 minutes down under 10 minutes, that would be a good thing.

[@d1pz9]

TheSmokingTire Im sure a lot of people are here for more than just you talking about the car but also for the driving, including myself. I wouldnt mind even if you had a portion of the video where you dont talk at all, especially with cars like this. But if u figured that this would be your way to go then thats all right i guess

[@ArrowTrajectory]

Love how fast it climbs through the revs! It doesn't seem to matter what gear you're in. The rev-matching rocks too.

[@minimcewen]

My favorite Ferrari. Car fantasy come true I drove the 488 Spider around the Ferrari factory in Maranello a week ago. Surreal to be driving around and the factory drivers around town doing road tests for customer cars. This car is so powerful and fast it is amazing, chassis is plenty stiff. Car actually feels and looks bigger in person but so nimble. Would I or could I shell out the cash for this car, probably not but glad some people can and do. Amazing car.

[@wolfgt12]

I have never ordered a sweater so fast in my life

[@khunopie9159]

You should offer your ugly sweater in Blue Corsa and charge an extra 50 bucks for it

[@jiminkrott1569]

Always enjoy your ferrari one-takes

[@Carguments]

Man I hope that one day I will be setting up my camera gear in a Ferrari press car... what makes you happier or more proud, that you get amazing press cars to review or gobs of one take submissions? It's impressive how much you have accomplished with The Smoking Tire. Thanks again for sharing this with us.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Carguments what makes me the happiest is where I meet fans on the street and everyone is just so nice and they say "I bought this car or that car" because of your video. I like real life interaction.

[@VadimC1199]

Matt quick question, what about other youtubers that shit on Ferrari ( they say that is only for collectors and Ferrari as a company have no clear direction) and say that a McLaren is way better is that true or they just hate on it just to attract attention and controversy on their channel.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I don't watch anyone else's videos, so I have no idea what people are saying or why they are saying it. I couldn't be less interested in what other people are saying about the car, frankly. Everything I need to know about the 488 I learned by driving it.

[@ShakaLakaMTB]

That color is amazing! Reminds me of the midnight blue of the MK6 Golf R.

[@carsaregood911]

i believe you mean rising blue

[@ShakaLakaMTB]

You are correct! My bad. :)

[@ChaosphereIX]

I want an ugly sweater. Also, the Fezza is gorgeous.

[@Rgj68123]

That blue 😩😍😩

[@petedavis8701]

Fantastic car and great VLOG Thanks

[@dilfateh]

3:22 The word you're looking for is that the Ferrari's gearbox is imperfectly perfect.

[@w-james9277]

I think at lower revs, it sounds better than the (just as false) 458. A 675LT and a 488 Spider are my two dream supercars at the moment.

[@Stoppahpowah]

Yo! Excellent idea on the tee-shart, Matt. Well done, man.

[@jamesoconnell5974]

That sound though! Intoxicating!!

[@MillCityJam]

Matt - Keep selling those Ugly Sweaters and someday you'll own one of those absolutely beautiful cars... Wow - those wheels sounded incredible!!

[@freezor80]

That color is so freaking awesome!

[@777jones]

Do they have one for like $6000

[@Dillon1108]

"my credit score is like a 601 but i just gotta pay another bill and it should go up....you got any deals on a used ferrari?"

[@c0Ld]

for $6000 you might be able to afford one seat so you can pretend you're sitting in a real 488

[@GeorgeMcNally]

Matt, I'm sure you and your team put in a shitload of hours to bring us some awesome content.......I just want to say thanks. Sweet baby Jesus, I'd sell a kidney *and* a lung to have something like this in my garage, well done video. Thank you *so* much :-)

[@TheSmokingTire]

you're welcome! There isn't a team though it's just me.

[@grecoconduris6716]

Absolutely love this car.

[@Pew_Genius]

great content as usual

[@Pew_Genius]

Xplosion51 get a life guy

[@formo11]

Actually crazy how much more of the car you hear with the top down versus the coupe.

[@1smokan]

Another awesome review!

[@nukedathlonman]

LOL Great sweaters!!! Man, I love the wail of a Ferrari engine heading to it's redline (turbo or not).

[@HardHatEugene]

I watch all your videos Matt! Love the channel, have you ever been pulled over while doing a one take with someone or filming a video and had to start over?

[@TheSmokingTire]

ModularMustang05 no never

[@baddriversofcolga]

KZbin's compression is utter garbage.

[@Lucarocks92]

colour looks great

[@computiNATEor]

Looks like the stabilization changed a bit for this One Take - I like it!

[@NaikMichel]

Perfect "Bouncing Around" camera work at 1:23

[@texasBMXer]

01:27 "And, I mean _look_ at this spider. The _color_ of it..." - David Attenborough, 2016

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

I love the bassy sound this car makes.

[@dcrump]

Wow... excellenct video quality. Did you just update your camera?

[@Duncan94]

"Bumpy road really smooths things out" / "In town, on the highway, in LA, bumpy road is the way to go - the car rides like an S Class" LOL

[@skljom]

magnetic shocks are wonderful

[@TheSmokingTire]

The 488 is the first supercar I've driven, both in coupe and convertible form, where I genuinely would be thrilled to daily drive it in LA. The ride is fucking ridiculously good; better than 95% of the luxury cars I test.

[@hovnojede010101]

That's amazing considering it's got 20 inch rims and low-profile tires.

[@COU51N.Kyle.]

That really is an amazing color

[@sirjake6368]

Great video as always. :)

[@skljom]

This should have been longer :(. Thanks Matt!

[@rafaelmarques4105]

Love the poster in the back

[@larabelle4686]

My Favorite Car Reviewer. Salute Sir!

[@Kevin-hl9vo]

Matt love the content. From watching your ads apparently you can read some books and get that 488 Spider. At least that's what Tai Lopez said.

[@me-it9jn]

Hey what roads are those? Rlly good ones

[@adammanning1805]

Sweet sweater

[@DAVITALORD]

how do i buy those sweatshirts and t shirts i live in Georgia The country? is there any way of shipping ?

[@MagicSkeleton]

I think he liked this more than the 675LT.

[@danihellz]

I love the Airton Sena poster on the background, makes me proud of being Brazilian. Matt, drive my Boxster please! :)

[@dndfm]

jokes on you, i dont need that sweater because nobody invited me to a ugly sweater party now i can go cry inside

[@computiNATEor]

Wow, that straightaway at 9:12 feels TINY, though it's not all that small IRL. What a fast car!

[@govindajith5243]

Drove it earlier this year! I don’t think Anyone can hate this. It’s FAAAAST!

[@mso008]

It actually sounds really good

[@heaththurman6211]

god that sounds amazing!

[@chrislucy1589]

Beautiful car!

[@pablo18nunez]

Love the Senna portrait !

[@jeromes5141]

I think if Matt drives a 458xx, he'll change his mind about 488. Nice video Matt.

[@MikeB85]

Great video Matt, as always. So from a driving perspective, which do you prefer overall, this car or the Huracan Spyder?

[@TheSmokingTire]

Michael ferrari

[@67claudius]

I saw you really happy today!

[@stevemack389sm]

it sounds great!!!!! And just looks badass!!!

[@hockeymann88]

I am a Porsche fan but this is gorgeous. In my opinion, one of the best looking Ferraris ever made. Not over styled and perfect proportions.

[@brandonburgoon8649]

Matt, 488 spyder or Hurcan spyder? Which one do you prefer?

[@modelllichtsysteme]

A very beautiful design of the F488

[@t1mmy13]

I LOVE that ad :D

[@areBtwo6]

I have that same Senna poster and love it/the movie!

[@X3.X3]

What a beautiful car...I love the coupe so much but a hardtop convertible is the way to go in Cali, definitely would go with the coupe if it wasn't a retractable hardtop though

[@e30m31989]

What road is that, name?

[@Andrew-on5do]

Damn that steering wheel looks like heaven

[@WordToMomsYo]

my man said "mondo." i have to interpret that as literally being "at a loss for words." Matt was so shocked by the performance, his brain temporarily forgot where it kept the adult dictionary, and had to dust off the grade school vocab workbook in order to form complete sentences.

[@555Tbird]

I don't think I've seen Matt so excited about anything as that sweater.

[@CopelinsCorner]

"and one day I will have enough money and I will buy one and it will be amazing." I like that positive thinking dude

[@thomasmurphy3603]

will the sweater ship to the UK?

[@hovnojede010101]

yes, shipping is 8 pounds

[@Prodriver33]

BRILLIANT!

[@RAWProductions904]

Matt! I need to know where to get those shades! Sell them on your site or link to 'em. Please and thank you.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Rebellis Unus Dillon optics are the official eyewear of TST! Use the Dillon banner on our web site for a free TST T shirt with purchase!

[@yitznewton]

That sweatshirt is amazing. Ordered.

[@TheSmokingTire]

thanks! glad you like it!

[@DirtJumperMogo]

Was this the same 488 spider motor trend reviewed?

[@04passatbass]

How do you like the valentine 1, I have the 9500ix should I switch?

[@TheSmokingTire]

I love my V1. The Escorts are great if you drive the same routes every day, but if the scenery always changes and you're a road tripper like me the V1 is the way to go. I hear there's a new escort that finally has arrows, which is what you need, so I may have to check that out

[@joshuastevenson5140]

It says on the site its available until Dec. 12th. Is it the the 8th or 12th??

[@TheSmokingTire]

Joshua Stevenson we extended the sale until the 12th although the last one take featuring the promo airs on the 8th

[@eSysmanSuperYachts]

That's funny. In the UK it's called 'Christmas Pullie' (pullover, or jumper) Of course we are allowed to still say Christmas!

[@jayMbodybuilding]

Matt that sweater is too cool to be labeled as an ugly sweater

[@lynnmckenney1987]

@thesmokingtire have you ever tried the enchroma glasses? Just curious as a fellow colorblind photo/car guy

[@TheSmokingTire]

Lynn Mckenney no I havent

[@jakehoffman7694]

I have... but only the computer versions. not a huge difference but they do help.

[@crust211]

Anyone else like that camera angle better than the regular one ?

[@TheSmokingTire]

on a recommendation from someone, I tested some videos where the in-car view is actually much more central, which is a much more complimentary angle for a passenger in the car with me. So we're doing that going forward. I never really gave much thought to how shit the corner angle makes passengers look, but after trying it the other way, homie was right. So you're going to start seeing the new camera angle soon.

[@juancamilocerpa5646]

Some day you will have it, you deserve it

[@MatrixDiscovery]

oh that sound!

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

I recognize that this is a Ferrari, but I wish you would drive all the cars in this manner. Watching the 997 and this video back to back and one of the videos you are taking a Sunday stroll with a calm dialogue with the owner driving like you might in an econobox, but this one you went after it a bit which is much more fun to watch (maybe it was the bad hankooks on the 911?).

[@TheSmokingTire]

If you're talking about the recent 997 Carrera S video, combine the fact that Mt. Wilson road is exponentially tighter and narrower than Angeles Crest Highway, and it was very dirty and slick, and the owner was riding with me in a decade-old 911 compared to a brand new Ferrari with more than double said 911's horsepower, after I'd had the Ferrari for 4 days instead of just jumping in it and saying 'go,' and on and on and on.....

[@hungtruong773]

Hey Matt, if you had to pick, 675lt spider or 488 spyder?

[@TheSmokingTire]

Hung Truong I prefer the Ferrari

[@-xrampagex-1465]

This color is so goddamn beautiful