When it was announced that the successor to the epic Ferrari 458, the 488 GTB, would be receiving a turbocharged V-8 powerplant, the collective groan from enthusiasts reached wind speeds that approached those of hurricanes. Never mind the fact that it was faster, more efficient, and more powerful than the 458, and just as pretty to look at. The addition of forced induction to its 3.9-liter V-8 meant two very important things for the purists: slightly duller throttle response, and an altered exhaust note.
Turbo technology is so good nowadays, that first point is a bit flimsy, in my opinion. However, the second point is unarguable. Some people are hooked to that iconic Ferrari wail. It’s the kind of sound that makes you think there’s an unknown wild animal trapped just behind the cabin. And after watching this video, you’ll know what I’m talking about.
Filmed on the famously glamorous streets of Monaco, we see some of the principality’s finest out and about, including a pair of 458s. While the majority of the video involves mundane trivialities like maneuvering through parking lots, there are a few brief but glorious moments of foot-down acceleration.
So then – is the 488 beautiful, technologically advanced, and fast? Yes, yes, and most definitely yes. But at the end of the day, it’s still no 458.
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Hear The Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta: Video originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 15:00 EST.
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