Ferrari 488 Pista

Ferrari 488 Pista Coupé
Car information
Year	2019
Make	Ferrari
Origin	Italy
Type	Limited Production
Engine	3.9 L Twin-Turbocharged V8 (F154 CD)
Power	711 hp (530 kW)
Torque	568 ft⋅lb (770 N·m)
Weight	3,308 lb (1,500 kg)
Layout	Mid-Engine, RWD
Front Distr.	42%
Transmission	7-speed DCT
Related	Ferrari 488 GTB Ferrari SF90 Stradale Ferrari 458 Speciale (Predecessor)

“A Forza first! The latest track specialist supercar from Ferrari. With each new model of their mid-engine supercars, Ferrari has brought a low-production, even higher-performance model to the proverbial table. They came with names like Challenge Stradale, Scuderia, Speciale, and now, the Pista (that's Italian for “track”). As with previous track specialists, they have wrung out additional horsepower, and lost weight. The Pista lost 40 pounds alone just in engine weight, while gaining 49 horsepower. Throughout you will find improvements to airflow and downforce. It's the ultimate 488, and it's raised the bar of what to expect from Ferrari... again.”
 – Official description

The 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista (Ferrari 488 P, 488 Pista '19; Italian, lit. Track) is a track-focused supercar produced by Ferrari based on the Ferrari 488 GTB supercar.

Unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the 488 Pista, influenced by the Ferrari 488 GTE and 488 Challenge, is Ferrari's fastest, non-hybrid mid-engined supercar to date, also boasting the most powerful non-hybrid, road-going V8 in Ferrari history: a 720 PS (710 hp; 530 kW) 3.9 liter twin-turbocharged V8. It also succeeds the Ferrari 458 Speciale, which in turn was based on the 488 GTB's predecessor, the Ferrari 458 Italia.

Overview

Design

The 488 Pista features a design based on the 488 GTB but with influenced from the 488 GTE and 488 Challenge. The front end is the most noticeable difference from the 488 GTB; here, air passes through the front bumper ducts and then through a large hood vent, creating more downforce over the nose at high speeds. The air intake tunnels are now at the rear wing to optimize clean air flow and further boost performance. Other exterior design changes include underbody diffusers and a 488 GTE-derived rear diffuser. In total, the Pista generates 1.2x more downforce than the GTB.

The 488 Pista is 198 lb (90 kg) lighter than the 488 GTB due to the use of carbon fiber on the hood, bumpers, and rear wing. Optional 20-inch carbon fiber wheels available for the Pista save an additional 40% of weight. It has a dry weight of 2,822 lb (1,280 kg) and an officially stated curb weight of 3,053 lb (1,385 kg), which is actually increased to 3,308 lb (1,500 kg) for US-spec models. It has a 41.5%/58.5% weight distribution.

The Pista has a length of 4,605 mm (181.3 in), a width of 1,975 mm (77.8 in), a height of 1,206 mm (47.5 in), and a wheelbase measuring 2,650 mm (104.3 in). It has a front track width of 1,679 mm (66.1 in) and a rear track width of 1,649 mm (64.9 in).

Engine

The 488 Pista uses a variant of the 3,902 cc twin-turbocharged Ferrari F154 V8 engine, named the F154 CD. It makes 720 PS (710 hp; 530 kW) at 8,000 rpm and 770 N·m (568 ft·lb) of torque at 3,000 rpm in seventh gear, making it the most powerful non-hybrid V8 engine Ferrari has produced for a road car. It also has a specific power ouut of 185 PS (182 hp; 136 kW) per liter and a redline of 8,000 rpm, along with a 9.6:1 compression ratio.

Drivetrain

As standard on modern Ferraris, the Pista uses a seven-speed F1 dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Its electronic control systems include E-Diff3, F1-Trac, and high performance ABS/EBD with Ferrari Pre-Fill, FRS SCM-E, and SSC with FDE.

Performance

The Pista is capable of accelerating from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.85 seconds and 200 km/h (124 mph) 4.75 seconds later. It covers 96.8 ft (29.5 m) during an optimal 100-0 km/h (62-0 mph) brake run and has a maximum speed exceeding 340 km/h (211 mph). With its 20% higher downforce in comparison to the GTB, the Pista is a clear rival to the Lamborghini Huracán Performante, McLaren 720S Coupé, and Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2).

Gameplay

Forza Horizon 4

The 488 Pista was added in Series 16 as Series 16's spotlight exclusive car, initially available as a reward for completing the Trial event "Pista de Resistance" during the Horizon Summer Season, which ran from November 21, 2019 14:30:00 GMT to November 28, 2019 14:29:59 GMT. This event required a Classic Racer placed in Class A (701 ~ 800), with the Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 and Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe being the most ideal cars to use. The 488 Pista was later made available in the Horizon Autumn Season of Series 19, as the 50% completion bonus for said season.

The 488 Pista, unlike the 488 GTB and F12tdf and like the McLaren 600LT Coupé, is classified as a Track Toy instead of a Modern Supercar. The Pista features improved performance over the GTB minus top speed, although the Pista compensates for this with its access to two powerful engine swaps: one being the Racing V12 from the F50 GT and the other being the Ferrari FXX K's 6.3 L hybrid V12 engine. Due to its low starting class rating in S2 of only S2 912, it can be brought down to S1 with the Rally Tire Compound and an AWD Drivetrain swap.

However, it is not competitive in Class S2, as it is easily outmatched by superior cars like the Koenigsegg CCGT, Lamborghini Diablo GTR, McLaren Senna, Ferrari F40 Competizione, Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa, and Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster due to its lack of handling. In S1, although a decent performer, it is still inferior to cars like the Ferrari 512 S, Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, and Bugatti EB110 Super Sport. Obviously, it is not ideal to upgrade the Pista to Class X due to the many better options like the aforementioned CCGT, Diablo GTR, MC12 VC, F40 C, and the obvious choices like the Mosler MT900S and Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione.

Conversions

Conversions
Engine Swap	Racing V12 (Ferrari F50 GT) 6.3L V12 Hybrid (Ferrari FXX K)
Drivetrain	AWD

Customization

Manufacturer Colors

Color Name	Image	Color Name	Image	Color Name	Image
Rosso Corsa		Rosso Fiorano		Rosso Scuderia
Giallo Modena		Blu Scozia		Nero Daytona
Grigio Silverstone		Bianco Avus

Trivia

Mistakes

• The 488 Pista's paddle shifters rotate along with the steering wheel, which doesn't happen with the real life car.
  • This was fixed in the Series 17 update in December 2019.
• As a recurring error among Ferrari cars in the Forza series, the 488 Pista has an in-game weight rating of 3,053 lb (1,385 kg), which only matches with Ferrari's claimed curb weight instead of the Pista's real life curb weight of 3,308 lb (1,500 kg).
• As with many other cars added in 2019, the 488 Pista has an incorrect credit value of 250,000 CR, which does not match with its MSRP of US$330,000.

Gallery

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  Front view

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  Side view

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  Rear quarter view

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  Rear view

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  The Pista's front trunk

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  The F154 CD engine of the Pista

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  Exploded side view

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  Interior view

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  Dashboard view

Appearances

• Forza Horizon 4 (first appearance)