Ferrari 488 2015–2019 car dimensions: 4568 mm long, 1952 mm wide and 1213 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,475 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 230 litres.
The cabin focuses on the driver with leather and Alcantara trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an updated infotainment system using twin TFT screens beside the central rev counter controlled by knobs and buttons rather than touch. Navigation, Bluetooth, and a basic audio setup are included, with Apple CarPlay available as an option on later examples. Cruise control comes standard. Parking sensors and a reversing camera are optional extras, while advanced aids like automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, and lane keep are not offered. Visibility forward is good but the rear is restricted by the engine cover.
The front boot holds 230 litres and is carpeted with a rubber seal. It takes a couple of small suitcases or shopping bags but is shaped for limited larger items. There are no rear seats to fold.
No towing capacity is listed for this mid-engine two-seater. Payload is around 310 kg based on the difference between kerb and gross weights. It is not set up for work use.
The cabin is a driver-focused cockpit with wraparound seats that give high lateral support yet stay comfortable on long trips thanks to revised padding and profiles. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Leather and Alcantara trim the surfaces. Electric multi-way seats with heating and side bolster adjustment are available as options, as are ventilated seats. No panoramic roof. Forward visibility is strong.
Combined fuel use 11.4 l/100 km with HELE system on 98 RON petrol. 78-litre tank.
Scheduled maintenance every 20 000 km or once a year under 7-year Genuine Maintenance programme.
Four airbags (dual-stage front plus side), ABS with EBD, F1-Trac traction control, SSC2 stability control and carbon-ceramic brakes standard.
No Euro NCAP or NHTSA star rating published.
The twin-turbo 3.9-litre V8 runs on 98-octane fuel and returns a combined figure of 11.4 l/100 km when the HELE stop-start system is active. The tank holds 78 litres.
Ferrari supplies a seven-year Genuine Maintenance plan covering routine services at either 20 000 km intervals or once a year with no mileage limit. Work is done by factory-trained technicians using original parts.
Standard safety kit comprises dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, F1-Trac traction control, Side Slip Control 2 and high-performance carbon-ceramic brakes derived from the LaFerrari. Tyre-pressure monitoring is fitted. No independent crash-test rating exists for the model.
Keeping the car means following the annual or 20 000 km service schedule and using the official dealer network to maintain the digital service history. Carbon-ceramic brakes and the dry-sump engine need specialist attention. the 7-year plan covers the bulk of routine costs for the first owners.
Length 4568 mm, Width 1952 mm, Height 1213 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (488 2015–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ferrari official 488 GTB technical specifications, supplementary published pages, CarBuzz, Motor Trend, cars-data, Torque).