Ferrari 488 GTB review | Mat Watson Reviews

The Ferrari 488 GTB is the latest in a glorious line of mid-engined V8 coupes to roll out of the Maranello gates. It shares plenty in common with its predecessor, the 458, but the big change comes from the way it delivers its power. That's because the 488 is the first mid-engined production Ferrari since the iconic F40 to feature turbocharging. But has the new power unit taken away from the experience, or does this feel just as special as any other Ferrari? I find out by putting the 488 through an in-depth road test.

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[jesusiscoollike]

But can the door bins hold a 1.5 liter water bottle?

[elbrigat]

So can I get a discount on this with CarWow?

[dragracer]

So much better to see Matt driving this thing on a normal road as a normal bloke would do rather than some experienced racing driver talking about how the thing drives on a track! Matt - you are so much more relate-able.

[carwow]

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[delbroox]

Still love this car so much. I probably prefer it over the F8 Tributo. To me it looks so good

[mdawjee]

Bought this car 2 weeks ago. I'm so happy

[jara]

Mat should go to Top gear. Like if you want to see that

[Fc-cbtn]

That is why I love Carwow. They often take absurd and insane cars and ask Mat to review it "sensibly ", yet you also do reviews of cars people would actually buy.

[ellif]

I have only two kidneys..+ unused brain..

[safwanc]

The Ultimate Automobile:

The interior build of a BMW
The interior of a Mercedes
The styling of a Ferrari
The reliability of a Toyota
The speed of a Bugatti
The price of a Dacia.

[longtailgt]

I have really, really started loving this car! Its beautiful! At first it doesn't feel much but as you dig deeper into the details you start appreciating the level of attention. I would totally have this over a Huracan, R8 or 720S.

[dernawey]

truly genuine report, probably the best review of the amazing 488 .

[jalebiav]

You got your wish the new Ferrari SF90 has a virtual cockpit

[HaNNibalsmiTH]

Proud of living where this car is manufactured.

[DTorpoco]

The carbon ceramic brakes do that noise because they are made for heavy use, if they are used slightly then they will produce this noise. They are meant for the track 3:)

[jamiep]

Great Video Review. Ferrari should develop their own version of a Digital Display to replace the dials

[GLAXxan]

I'm just gonna repeat myself, the cinematography is amazing!

[ILIJA]

Omg, there is a load lip! And the seats don't fold flat!!! No one should buy that car.

[SNAKEFTW]

4:22 " manettino " switch :D

[ruk--]

What the chap crossing the road was trying to communicate was that he's incredibly jealous that you have worked hard enough to afford your own Ferrari when he still has a Fiesta and he'd like to denigrate your manhood in order to stroke his own ego.

I know it's not your Ferrari, but he didn't.