{"id":1955,"date":"2015-09-22T16:53:54","date_gmt":"2015-09-22T12:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/?p=1955"},"modified":"2017-01-09T17:34:14","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T13:34:14","slug":"ferrari-488-spider-just-as-powerful-with-the-roof-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/ferrari-488-spider-just-as-powerful-with-the-roof-down.html","title":{"rendered":"Ferrari 488 Spider, just as powerful with the roof down!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Starting price:<\/td>\nApprox.1,010,006 AED (275,000 USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine volume:<\/td>\n3.9 Litre Turbocharged<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cylinders:<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torque:<\/td>\n760 Nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Horsepower:<\/td>\n661 hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 to 100 km\/h:<\/td>\n3 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum speed:<\/td>\n330 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

We covered the non-convertible\u00a0Ferrari 488 GTB<\/a>\u00a0a couple of weeks ago and briefly\u00a0mentioned the possibility of a convertible to follow. It was unconfirmed back then and only spotted as a test mule heavily camouflaged. However as of the Frankfurt Auto Show we can confirm it\u2019s now a reality.<\/p>\n

The convertible supercar weighs in dry at 1525 kg, only 50 kg heavier opposed to the GTB, which Ferrari says that it\u2019s not a large enough weight gain to impact performance by any means. Really nice to hear for all those saddened by the typical decrease in performance with convertibles.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/a>Considering that this will be an entry-level supercar of Ferrari’s two-car line up, it packs quite a punch sporting the same revolutionary engine as its non-convertible compatriot. Twin turbocharged eight-cylinder 3.9-litre petrol is what\u2019s mounted behind, pumping out a whopping 661 horsepower and 760 Nm of torque. Usually when a manufacturer produces a convertible, speed and 0-100 km\/h time is cut by a small margin. Not Ferrari though, they managed to maintain its quick three-second mark.<\/p>\n

With its beautifully crafted body, designed by iconic coach builder Scaglietti, its underpinnings are comprised of lightweight aluminum instead of carbon fibre for a much more rigid chassis. Compared to the 458 spider it’s 23% stronger.<\/p>\n

488 Spiders come crammed pack with all the same innovative features as the GTB, but just to refresh those new to the party it’s got\u00a0magnetorheological dampers for the optimal sports car feel. The shock absorbers are coated in iron particles suspended in a fluid. When an electromagnet comes in contact, said liquid tightens up. All this can be controlled automatically or manually.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/a>The new roof weighs approximately 25 kilos less than the original\u00a0roof of the GTB. Putting the roof down means more music to one’s ear, so no doubt noise lovers are already seduced. However for those not too fussed with the howling twin turbo, Ferrari has gone to great lengths to maximise noise cancellation. They’ve placed a glass wind-stop, which can be adjusted to three different heights behind the seats. The roof can be automatically retracted at a speed of 50 km\/h, if the car is going any faster, the roof won’t activate.<\/p>\n

Rivals on the road include the newly announced\u00a0Lamborghini Huracan Spyder<\/a>\u00a0and Mclaren’s 650 S Spider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cars<\/strong><\/td>\nFerrari 488 Spider<\/strong><\/td>\nLamborghini Huracan Spyder<\/strong><\/td>\nMclaren 650 S Spider<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine volume:<\/td>\n\u00a03.9 litre\/V8\/Turbo<\/td>\n\u00a05.2 litre\/V10<\/td>\n\u00a03.8 litre\/V8\/Turbo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Horsepower:<\/td>\n\u00a0661 hp<\/td>\n\u00a0610 hp<\/td>\n\u00a0641 hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torque:<\/td>\n\u00a0760 Nm<\/td>\n\u00a0560 Nm<\/td>\n\u00a0678 Nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum speed:<\/td>\n\u00a0327 km\/h<\/td>\n\u00a0324 km\/h<\/td>\n\u00a0333 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 to 100 km\/h:<\/td>\n\u00a03 Seconds<\/td>\n\u00a03.4 seconds<\/td>\n\u00a03 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roof conversion<\/td>\n\u00a014 Seconds<\/td>\n\u00a017 Seconds<\/td>\n\u00a017 Seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starting price ($)<\/td>\n\u00a0275,000 USD<\/td>\n\u00a0211,341 USD<\/td>\n\u00a0295,035 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

On a slightly different note, Ferrari also announced that all new prancing horses are to\u00a0include Apple CarPlay, previously only with Ferrari FF’s. Sorry Android users, but there was no mention of Android Auto.<\/p>\n

Ferrari 488 GTB 2016 models are to launch later this year however one GTB version was spotted outside Al Tayer Motors on Sheikh Zayed Road a month or so ago. One is bound to appear online soon. Meanwhile check out all\u00a0new Ferrari 458<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0used Ferrari 458 for sale in Dubai<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Abu Dhabi<\/a>\u00a0on dubicars.com<\/a><\/p>\n