[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/ferrari-488-gto\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/ferrari-488-gto\/","headline":"Ferrari 488 GTO to Be the Fastest Ferrari Road Car Yet","name":"Ferrari 488 GTO to Be the Fastest Ferrari Road Car Yet","description":"The Ferrari 488 replaced the 458 in 2015 and received some pretty good reviews when it appeared in right-hand drive form. In fact, Autocar described this high performance 3.9-litre engined beast as \u2018today\u2019s greatest supercar\u2019. So it\u2019s with excitement that some teasing information about the Ferrari 488 GTO (moniker not yet confirmed) has leaked onto the Internet. Ferrari has trickled down some of the successful technology and ideas from the 488 Challenge Racer, which was introduced in 2017 to celebrate […]","datePublished":"2018-01-19","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\/01\/ferrari-488-gto-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ferrari-488-gto-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/ferrari-488-gto\/","about":["Ferrari","PERFORMANCE CARS","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":387,"keywords":["ferrari","Ferrari 488","Ferrari 488 GTO","supercar"],"articleBody":"The Ferrari 488 replaced the 458 in 2015 and received some pretty good reviews when it appeared in right-hand drive form. In fact, Autocar described this high performance 3.9-litre engined beast as \u2018today\u2019s greatest supercar\u2019. So it\u2019s with excitement that some teasing information about the Ferrari 488 GTO (moniker not yet confirmed) has leaked onto the Internet.Ferrari has trickled down some of the successful technology and ideas from the 488 Challenge Racer, which was introduced in 2017 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ferrari Challenge series. This is where much of the power comes from in the guise of the V8 3.9 twin-turbocharged engine. The Challenge engine was of course based on a 488 GTB engine \u2013 what goes around\u2026It\u2019s possible that it you\u2019re one of the lucky few to be classed as a \u2018loyal Ferrari customer\u2019 that you may have been present at the exclusive presentation that the manufacturer held recently to showcase some of the 488 GTO\u2019s spec. One of the reveals was that this 10% lighter V8 is to be the most powerful road-going Ferrari engine yet with a likely boost to something in the region of 700bhp. It will actually become the fastest Ferrari road car we\u2019ve ever seen.It won\u2019t be caught short in the lightweight carbon fibre department either, becoming the Ferrari production model with the most carbon fibre anywhere, ably aiding the company\u2019s strength and weight saving quest. Expect carbon bumpers, carbon spoiler and carbon bonnet on the exterior and carbon dashboard inside. There\u2019s even been talk in some quarters that the supercar may sport 40 per cent lighter 20-inch carbon wheels too, along with thinner glass and weight-saving lighter ceramic brakes to help the car\u2019s weight loss to fall substantially below the GTB\u2019s 1,370kg. Expect the cabin to be sparse and stripped of all but the minimum essentials too.So far Ferrari has remained pretty much tight-lipped about this project, but with all this power we can realistically hope for a 0-60mph of around 2 and a half seconds. Rumours of a potentially faster lap time than the LaFerrari already abound.The Geneva Motor Show runs from 8th to 18th March 2018, and it won\u2019t be unreasonable to suspect that the Ferrari 488 GTO will prove to be the star of the show, should it make an appearance."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Supercars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Ferrari 488 GTO to Be the Fastest Ferrari Road Car Yet","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/ferrari-488-gto\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]