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Appearing at this week\u2019s Paris Motor Show, after its Pebble Beach world premiere in August, the 488 Pista Spider is the 50th convertible Ferrari so it shouldn\u2019t be a surprise that the Italian supercar brand would push the boat out […]","datePublished":"2018-10-05","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ferrari-488-pista-spider-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ferrari-488-pista-spider-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ferrari-488-pista-spider\/","about":["Cars","Ferrari","LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":318,"keywords":["ferrari","Ferrari 488 Pista Spider","supercar"],"articleBody":"Ferraris are fast, we all know that. But every once in a while, the prancing horse outdoes itself with a car that exceeds everything that came before it. That\u2019s precisely what\u2019s happened with its latest model: the 488 Pista Spider.Appearing at this week\u2019s Paris Motor Show, after its Pebble Beach world premiere in August, the 488 Pista Spider is the 50th convertible Ferrari so it shouldn\u2019t be a surprise that the Italian supercar brand would push the boat out for such a landmark model. As such, the 488 Pista Spider is the most powerful convertible Ferrari ever to go into production.It boasts an unprecedented weight\/power ratio of 514bhp per tonne, which means it can get to 62mph from a standstill in 2.85 seconds before going onto hit a top speed of 211mph. It\u2019s this kind of scorching pace that helped it rocket around the Fiorano circuit in 81.5 seconds.Ferraris are very niche and naturally appeal to a rare breed of car buyer, not just due to their expense but also because of how they behave on the road.As a result, the Italian brand says the 488 Pista Spider targets the typical diehard \u2018Ferrarista\u2019 who already owns other drop-top Ferraris.A statement from the brand read: \u201cThese are drivers that want to feel all the power and speed the 488 Pista Spider is capable of yet also enjoy drop-top driving and the soundtrack of that unparalleled engine.\u201dUnder the bonnet of the 488 Pista Spider is a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine pumping out 709bhp, which is 50bhp more than the fixed roof 488 Pista.It\u2019s this engine that was recently named \u2018best engine\u2019 for the third consecutive year at the 2018 International Engine of the Year Awards, as well as the best engine out of all the winners from the awards\u2019 previous 20 years.What do you think of the new Ferrari? 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