Mar 05, 2017 ferrari 488 spider is a singular automotive experience with no known direct competitor. Nov 29, 2016 the 2016 ferrari california t is the rodney dangerfield of ferraris the tamest of the prancing horses cant get the respect it deserves. Our ferrari driving experiences are ideal gifts for men and women for those who grew up dreaming of one day getting to race a ferrari. In this video you get behind the wheel of a stunning ferrari 488 gtb. A real super car driving a ferrari 488 gtb is one of the sport racing experiences that most resembles a real racing experience and the best place where all this can be done, is monza for sure. Ferrari claims the 488 spider was effectively developed around its retractable hard top rht, a slender twopanel item that weighs 25kg less than a regular softtop, and creates an extra sense of. Unfortunately, there really is no predetermined set of steps needed to become a test driver. Then becoming a test driver or a motoring journalist are your best options. The test drive is on the on the track modena autodrome and on road routes ferrari road test drive around maranello, lamborghini road test drive around s. When a ferrari 488 spider becomes an ambulance car and driver. The ferrari 488 gtb is a showcase of ferraris racing experience in both f1 and the wec, where its beloved predecessor the ferrari 458 italia holds many world championship titles, and has won its category in the last two 24 hours of le. If becoming a test driver for a company like ferrari or jaguar is something youve always wanted, then make it happen. He believes that if he can inconvenience a ferrari driver, just for a moment, its one in the eye for the rich and the privileged.
My sisters friend was a test driver for koenigseg, or however the company spells its ridiculous name, and she was a dartmouth grad in mechanical engineering, and had previously raced. Oct 05, 2016 in effect, driver and vehicle become one. A day in the life of a ferrari test driver top gear. Mar 29, 2016 in the driver s seat, the 488 feels comforting and intuitive. Feb 08, 2017 a day in the life of a ferrari test driver.
Get ready for the most thrilling drive of your life. Speedvegas brings your driving fantasies to life and lets you drive your dream car the way it was meant to be driven. The 488 pista, named after the italian word for track, is the latest in a string of highperformance spinoffs from ferraris midengine v8 models. These hardtoget positions can involve maneuvering prototype ferraris on curvy mountain roads in italy or a specially designed test track. When a ferrari 488 spider becomes an ambulance a driving.
A sprinkler system enables ferrari to wet the entire circuit, and theres an enormous steering pad. During a supercar event event i unexpectedly had the chance to jump behind the wheel the ferrari 488gtb kindly brought by milans ferrari dealership rosso corsa. Feb, 2009 if you want to test drive for very elite companies, ie. While ferrari dubbed the engine of the 458 speciale their most powerful naturally aspirated v8 ever, the ferrari 488 gtb is ruffling feathers by seeking to create a new chapter in the history of 8 cylinder. A pretest briefing is done in front of the prototype rather than on computer, as you need to touch it. Ferrari 488 gtb is the 2017 motor trend best drivers car. Ferrari 488 gtb test drive first driving impressions. Ferrari driving experience drive a ferrari on a race track. At the goodwood festival of speed, i spoke to ferrari s commercial director enrico galliera about the companys corse clienti programme that allows customers to drive its f1 cars and even to. In fact, for highly sought after models, if youve never owned a ferrari, they may not even let you buy one unless you are a vip in something. Automobile allstars winner the new ferrari f8 tributo is arguably the best midengine car on sale today, delivering ludicrous performance and, just as. Ferrari 488 pista spider 2019 pictures, information.
How ferrari 488 gtb stacks up against the 458 speciale. Ferrari 488 spider is a singular automotive experience with no known direct competitor. A pre test briefing is done in front of the prototype rather than on computer, as you need to touch it. Ferrari claims the 488 spider was effectively developed around its retractable hard top rht, a slender twopanel item that weighs 25kg less than a. When a car is as good as the ferrari 458 italia that won best drivers car in 2011, you dont need to change much. Its fast, loud, soulful, and yet isnt too clinical. I was just wondering that while watching the f430 top gear video, and while i would love nothing more than to have that job. If you have a few million dollars to spare and love ferrari, give corsa clienti a call. In the drivers seat, the 488 feels comforting and intuitive. If becoming a test driver for a company like ferrari or jaguar.
You wont get to test drive a ferrari at a dealership if you have to ask this question. Subscribe today to have every issue of evo delivered. Mar 04, 2015 ferrari 488 gtb unveiled with twinturbos, more tech and better aero. Sep 25, 2015 during a supercar event event i unexpectedly had the chance to jump behind the wheel the ferrari 488gtb kindly brought by milans ferrari dealership rosso corsa. Special thanks to ogara coach of westlake california. Ferrari did anyway, and it produced the even more impressive 488 gtb. This formula 1 inspired supercar is easy to drive while delivering enough excitement to last a lifetime.
These porsche driving experience gifts are perfect for the. The ferrari corso pilota program is the ultimate fantasytoreality experience for anyone with the desire to become a ferrari racecar driver. The gt3 and gte are both heavily based on ferraris newest road car, the ferrari 488 gtb, and are also. Childhood dreams often become much more complicated and intricate as we age. Just like on the first dino road cars of the 1960s, 488 has a sugar scoop upright. Imagine for a moment, if you will, that your job meant getting paid to testdrive some of the worlds latest and greatest automobiles from ferraris to porsches, and from bmws to mercedes. The 488 is a testament to how far automotive engineering has taken us. The ferrari 488 gtb provides tracklevel performance that can be enjoyed to the full even by nonprofessional drivers in everyday use. Yes, the ferrari 488 pista is one of the fastest v8s in the world, and so it definitely brings out the driver inside you and screams to tripledigit speeds without hesitation. Ferrari 458 italia see all photos after ruining each and every windshield filming our epic, 11car drag race, the whole crew was standing in the parking lot of an. Jun 08, 2018 at ferraris fiorano test track, a 12corner pista that now is nearly surrounded by housing, the 488 pista finally revealed that there are, in fact, limits to its traction. Apr 25, 2016 a ferrari is about freedom and adrenaline and speed and passion and beauty and soul. Ferrari is raising the game, bettering its amazingly capable 458 with the new, faster and more advanced 488 gtb.
Experience handling and grip in the ferrari 488 gtb on 12 incredible turns and chicanes, finding out what makes this exotic supercar so unique. Risi competizione is expected to have the lone ferrari 488 gte at the sebring test. In theory ferrari had no official number one driver, despite the strength of fangios cv, yet he took over luigi mussos car to win in argentina and annexed peter collinss d50 to finish second in both monaco and, more famously, italy where the englishman volunteered his car after musso refused to stand down. Jun 16, 2018 yes, the ferrari 488 pista is one of the fastest v8s in the world, and so it definitely brings out the driver inside you and screams to tripledigit speeds without hesitation. Agata bolognese designed to ensure a pleasant and safe driving. Becoming a ferrari 488 challenge race driver automobile. Ferrari test drive lamborghini test drive italian factory motor tour. If you want to test drive for very elite companies, ie. The net result is the 488 gtb is faster and yet more efficient than the 458, accelerating from 0100kmh in 3. Its first owner was the parisian pierre louisdreyfus, a wwii war hero who was a keen racing driver and sportsman. Sep 07, 2016 today is collection day and here we are after waiting 1 year for the all new ferrari 488 spider. Nothing can prepare you for the banked turns of daytona.
Ferrari 488 gtb test drive first driving impressions youtube. If youre crazy rich, you can pay ferrari to be a test driver ars. Robb report testdrives the ferrari 488 pista at fiorano. He entered his ferrari into the 1951 and 1952 24 hours of le mans races.
But lets not forget gilles villeneuves ferrari race car was turbocharged or that the best ferrari of them all the f40 used forced induction. Being a test driver means pushing the car to the limits and asking it to perform to. Being a test driver means pushing the car to the limits and asking it to perform to its maximum. This was a spectacular early competition ferrari, a 340 america barchetta with coachwork by touring. It features a v8 twin turbo engine that sounds remarkable. At ferrari s fiorano test track, a 12corner pista that now is nearly surrounded by housing, the 488 pista finally revealed that there are, in fact, limits to its traction. If youre crazy rich, you can pay ferrari to be a test driver. Ferrari 488 gtb extreme performance and driving thrills the 488 gtb name marks a return to the classic ferrari model designation with the 488 in its moniker indicating the engines unitary displacement, while the gtb stands for gran turismo berlinetta. Professional test driver askmen become a better man. The 2016 ferrari california t is the rodney dangerfield of ferraris the tamest of the prancing horses cant get the respect it deserves. Apr, 2019 the 488 pista, named after the italian word for track, is the latest in a string of highperformance spinoffs from ferraris midengine v8 models. In fact the name, meaning track in italian, was chosen speci.
The ferrari 488 pista spiders target client is a typical diehard ferrarista who already owns other ferrari spiders. At ferraris fiorano test track, a 12corner pista that now is nearly surrounded by housing, the 488 pista finally revealed that there are, in fact, limits to its traction. Today is collection day and here we are after waiting 1 year for the all new ferrari 488 spider. Dec 21, 2006 childhood dreams often become much more complicated and intricate as we age. For the first time, ferraris midengine v8 is put to the ultimate test that is indian roads. Experience the thrill of driving the ferrari 488 gtb on a real racetrack in las vegas. Maranello, 3 february 2015 forty years on from the unveiling of its first ever midrearengined v8 model, the 308 gtb, the prancing horse opens a new chapter in its 8cylinder history. Ferraris squad of development drivers are partracing driver, partengineer hybrids with a. Ferrari 488 gtb unveiled with twinturbos, more tech and better aero. Chris harris drives the ferrari 488 gtb on road and track. Purchase a new 488 spider, or any other ferrari, for that matter, and you obtain the keys to a variety of exclusive events that comprise the annual ferrari calendar. Test driving the new ferrari 488 spider on the great ocean road. The 2016 ferrari california t is the rodney dangerfield of.
The ferrari 488 pista is powered by the most powerful v8 engine in the maranello marques history and is the companys special series sports car with the highest level yet of technological transfer from racing. Drive a ferrari supercar on a professional racetrack with. Jun 05, 2018 4 ways for you to become a ferrari racing driver yes you can. Wellheeled hedonists dont like to queue so the fact theyre lining up to wait two years for a ferrari 488 spider says a lot about the car. Be a race car driver and give yourself some adrenaline and funny laps. Unlike some ferraris of the past, anyone can get in the 488 and drive to the store with just a 30second primer. The ultimate richdude race car more powerful than ferraris 488 gt3 imsa racer, the streetbased 488 challenge car is no gentlemanyet. Purchase a new 488 spider, or any other ferrari, for that matter, and you obtain the keys to a variety of exclusive events that. Driving a ferrari or a lamborghini is the dream of many. Youll get to burn some serious rubber as you fling a highspec ferrari 488 spider around the picturesque italian countryside. A true racing classic by every stretch of the imagination, the ferrari 430 f1 delivers 490 horsepower with a 060 mph in 3. Ferraris 20 greatest f1 drivers motor sport magazine. Our test drive on track provide a small welcome brunch, a short.
Ferrari test drive lamborghini test drive italian factory. Test driving the new ferrari 488 spider on the great ocean. We take the new ferrari spider 488 gtb for a test drive in malibu. Only by getting behind the wheel to drive a ferrari can one truly understand the raw power and pure joy that these fine tuned machines generate. These are drivers that want to feel all the power and speed the 488 pista spider is capable of yet also enjoy droptop driving and the soundtrack of that unparalleled engine. Dengan atap hardtop yang dapat dibuka, carvaganza mencoba mobil paling anyar yang dipasarkan oleh ferrari jakarta di indonesia, ferrari 488 spider. The ferrari 308 gtb ushered in an era of v8s and now the 488 gtb is the seventh descendant matt saunders road test editor the 488 is hugely significant for various reasons. What its like to be a factory test driver at the nurburgring evo.
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