The car was delivered directly to the hotel I was staying in and it looked really fantastic up close!
Delivery and collection was a hassle-free process and even though I've rented cars several times in my life, this was the best experience so far.
...It was amazing and exhilarating! I could feel the power in my hands while driving the car! It was like being in control of a beautiful and powerful beast.
The Ferrari 488 Pista is the successor of the 458 Speciale and is similar to Ferrari’s 488 Challenge and the 488 GTE. However, it is more powerful than these models and can produce 20% more downforce. It may seem that the powerful engine and significant downforce would make the car heavier than its counterparts, but the engineers did a fantastic job at making it lightweight. It weighs only 1385 kg, which is slightly lighter than Ferrari’s GTB coupe.
Renting this car is beneficial for those who want to ride in a fast and stylish car. It can reach a speed of 100 kmh within 2.9 seconds and 200 kmh in just 7.6 seconds. The highest speed that it can attain is 340 kmh. This vehicle also has tons of high-tech stuff, such as the Side Slip Angle Control System that helps the car work at its maximum potential and the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer that makes driving easier.
The 488 Pista comes with a 3.9-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine that has a power of 710bhp at 8000rpm, making it one of the most powerful cars from Ferrari. The makers increased the torque by 10 Nm from its previous model. Additionally, they upgraded the turbo, re-profiled the 488 Pista’s cams, and also provided diamond-like carbon coating to its pistons.
Some drivers complained about the weight of the engine in the previous models. The makers paid attention to that and used a lightened flywheel and crank, titanium con rods, Inconel exhaust manifolds, and carbon fiber intake plenums to make the engine lightweight. It’s surprising that the makers could reduce the weight of the engine by 18 kg, thanks to these tweaks.
As already mentioned, the Pista is lighter than other Ferrari models, thus making it more agile than its counterparts. The stiffer springs, together with remapped dampers and 20-inch all-carbon-fiber wheels, make the car run at a high speed within a few seconds.
The Pista 488 has carbon fiber bumpers and bonnet, making it a robust car. Its Lexan rear window complements the bonnet and bumpers with its matte finish. There is also a 20% improvement in the car’s aerodynamic efficiency. Some more additions that make this car different from other models are the front underbody diffuser and a larger rear spoiler.
It also has a redesigned nose that emits air from the front axle to achieve a higher downforce. The car’s active aerodynamics also includes moveable flaps installed in the rear diffuser.
Many people don’t have the money to afford to buy a stylish Ferrari car. That doesn’t mean they can’t ride in one of the most stylish and fastest cars on the road. The Ferrari 488 Pista is available for hire, enabling you to experience what it's like to drive a Ferrari without breaking the bank.
Those who wish to experience the luxury that Ferrari offers in its cars can hire the 488 Pista. It’s a perfect combination of style, power, speed, and high performance. Moreover, it allows the rider to prepare for F1 racing, thanks to its agility and ability to attain 200 kmh in just 7.6 seconds.
