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News, Tuning

Ferrari 488 GTB with new body kit

Chinese tuner company Zacoe has prepared a new carbon body kit for a limited number of Ferrari 488 GTB models, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ferrari. The model was first time intreduced in 2015 and in 2019, the Maranello-based company revealed its successor the F8 Tributo.

The carbon body kit enhances the aerodynamics, turbulence and warmth of the car. This includes a new front splitter, sill extensions and rear diffuser, as well as a fixed rear spoiler, similar to the one on the 488 GT3 EVO. The car is equipped with a new exhaust system, Fi Exhaust, with carbon finishes and the option to change the sound. The car’s suspension is placed closer to the ground, and there’s a set of aftermarket rims.

The Ferrari 488 GTB is powered by a 3.9-liter V8 twin-turbo engine with 661 hp (486 kW) and 561 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque. Zacoa did not state that there were any engine modifications, as well as the price of the upgrade.

Zacoe found inspiration in the novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” and the video game Dynasty Warriors 9. It is about the character of a Chinese military general named Lu Bu and his ChiTu warhorse.

Source: Zacoe

Hybrid, News

Ferrari 296 Gran Turismo Spider Is A Hybrid With 830 HP

While we await the world premiere of the first Ferrari SUV, the Purosangue, the Maranello company has revealed its new model, the 296 Gran Turismo Spider (GTS).

Ferrari 296 Gran Turismo Spider Is A Hybrid With 830 HP

The Ferrari 296 Gran Turismo Spider is powered by a 2.9 L V6 engine with 663 hp (488 kW). However, combined with the electric motor it delivers an impressive 830 hp (610 kW) and 546 lb-ft (740 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds, 124 mph in 7.6 seconds, with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). It is equipped with a 7.48 kWh battery that provides a range of 25 km. Using only an electric motor, the maximum speed that a hybrid Ferrari can reach is 84 mph (135 km / h).

The 296 Gran Turismo Spider has a folding roof that can go down in less than 15 seconds at 30 mph (45 km / h). The car weighs 1,540 kilograms when equipped with the optional Assetto Fiorano package, which means that it weighs 70 kg heavier than the coupe. mounted on 20 inch wheels, as a standard, wrapped in 245/35 ZR20 (front) and 305/35 ZR20 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Rs tires.

General speeking, this will be an exciting year for Ferrari.

Source: Ferrari

News

2017 Ferrari 488 GTB crashed after only 3 kilometers

Car accidents happen all the time, but some of them are more unfortunate than others. One such happened recently in the UK when the owner of a 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB smashed his car after just 3 kilometers.

Exactly how the accident happened is not known. According to the published photos, the car hit the protective fence and ended up on the roadside due to the force of the impact. The headlights are broken, the bonnet is bent, damage is also visible on the front bumper, the front part of the wheel arches, while the rest of the car is intact.

Police said no one was injured in the crash, except perhaps the driver’s ego. By the way, Ferrari is painted in Rosso Corsa color, and so far it has had two owners. It is equipped with a Carbon package that includes carbon components and a slightly higher price, while it has 21,565 kilometers on the odometer.

The Ferrari 488 GTB is powered by a 3.9-liter V8 engine with 661 hp (493 kW) and 561 lb-ft (761 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in about 3 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

Source: Carscoops