Launched in 2015 as the successor to the naturally aspirated 458 Italia, the 488 GTB ushered in a new era at Maranello with its mid-mounted 670 hp twin-turbo V8 engine, variable torque management and Side Slip Control 2. Compared to contemporaries like the McLaren 570S, it delivers near-hypercar performance matched with impressive road usability, but assessing one via Ferrari 488 maintenance requires close attention to forced-induction cooling loops and drivetrain calibration.
This twin-turbo generation does not fare well with static showroom storage or occasional low-speed boulevard cruising. The dry-sump F154CB powerplant, twin-scroll turbos, 7-speed dual-clutch DCT transmission and carbon-ceramic brakes require disciplined upkeep, ideally anchored by Ferrari's annual or 20,000 km service intervals. In addition, prospective buyers must confirm that official workshop campaigns, specifically the critical fuel vapour separator recall affecting 2017 to 2019 model years, have been formally signed off.
