The Ferrari 488 GTB which is the successor to the Ferrari 458 was launched in India at a staggering price tag of Rs 3.88 crore.
The 488 GTB sets a new benchmark for the sports car sector globally with a power output 670 hp.
We are delighted to launch the Ferrari 488 GTB in New Delhi. We have many loyal Ferrari owners and fans in Northern India and this new launch allows us to bring them a fantastic new model in our market. We are confident that we will continue to create more value for our ever-increasing customer base with an unprecedented buying experience.Yadur Kapur, Director, Select Cars Pvt. Ltd.
Ferrari drew extensively too on its experience in both Formula One and endurance racing, bringing to the road the technology that delivered victory in two editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the title in the WEC (World Endurance Championship).
The 488 in the car’s moniker indicates the engine’s unitary displacement while the GTB stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta, a reference to its deep roots in Ferrari history.
Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre, the 488 GTB retains the clean, pure lines typical of Ferrari’s legendary styling.
The extreme power required by the car is delivered by the new 3902cc 3 turbo engine which is coupled with a seven-gear F1 dual-clutch gearbox featuring Variable Boost Management which optimally distributes torque (a maximum 750 Nm in seventh gear).
The Ferrari 488 GTB can do a 0-100 km/h dash in just 3 seconds and a 0-200 km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds. It’s a high-performance sports car and the second by Ferrari in India after its recent launch of the California T.
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