September 2018 issue of US magazine "ROAD & TRACK" Ferrari "488 Pista"

American magazine "ROAD & TRACKSeptember 2018 issue. * The text in the magazine is copyrighted and is blurred.

Ferrari 488 Pista special feature

This time Ferrari was a special feature of 488 Pista. Looking at this article, I was surprised that the "Ferrari 488 Pista" that Americans perceive was a little different from my imagination!

Ferrari 488 Pista specs

The specifications notation overseas are as follows.

Is the Ferrari 488 Pista 720 horsepower or 711 horsepower?

In this article, "(488 Pista) weighs 711 horsepower and weighs 3,054 pounds (1,385 kg: if it is lighter with optional equipment), which is 50 horsepower larger than the 488 GTB and 198 pounds (about 90 kg) lighter." I am.

It's very strange here, but when I look at Japanese news sites and overseas news sites, the horsepower value of the announced car may be different. Why is this happening? ??

For example, the Ferrari 488 Pista this time is often written as 720 horsepower in Japan, but it seems that it is often written as 711 horsepower (or 710 horsepower) overseas.

When I saw the actual Ferrari 488 Pista at CornesSpec table postedfor"Max Power: 530kW (720 CV) at 8,000rpmThe notation is. Since it is posted on the Ferrari dealer, I think this is the official number, so I wonder if 720 horsepower is correct.

Was the number first announced somewhere overseas was 711hp? But that's not possible, right? !! Well, it's strange. I think that 711 or 720 horsepower is quite a big difference, but I wonder if it's okay that the recognition differs depending on the country.

Titanium connecting rod, Inconel exhaust, carbon fiber intake plenum

"At a speed of 124 miles (about 200 km), a downforce of 529 pounds (about 240 km), and at Pista di Fiorano (a circuit in Italy), it runs about 1.5 seconds faster than GTB. , Can run 2 seconds faster than the naturally aspirated engine 458 Speciale. "

"The hole in the hood (called the S-duct) is a downforce generator from Formula 1, and the rear diffuser comes from the endurance race car 488 GTE."

The magazine said, "(But) this is not a 488 GTB. The pista has a titanium connecting rod, an Inconel exhaust, a carbon fiber intake plenum, and a horsepower of 711."

I don't know what it is anymore, but I only know that it looks amazing (laughs).

From the article: "To reduce the weight of the 488 GTB by 198 pounds (about 90 kg), Ferrari is doing various things, changing the cast exhaust manifold of the 488 GTB to that of the 488 Challenge race car, and 599XX and I'm using Inconel, which is made of nickel superalloy, which is only used for things like La Ferrari. "

488 Pista 4-point racing seat belts are not available as an option in the United States

By the way, although the 4-point racing seat belt (race-harnesses) is an option, it seems that it cannot be used due to regulations in the United States. in frontPorsche GT3 RS roll cage is also banned in the United StatesSo, are there various restrictions on driving on public roads in the United States? ??

Ferrari says that about 60%, the owner of 488 Pista, will run on the circuit.

"According to Ferrari, even if about 4 out of 10 pista owners go to the circuit, it's just a ride before going to the parking lot before heading to the VIP section to see the F1 race", and the remaining 60% The owner will actually run Pista on the circuit, but many people will only run it once. " Yeah, is that something like that? ??

In other words, it was written that even though this is a great "car with downforce, oversteer control, and strong braking", "how to run on public roads" is actually important.

Yeah, so is that something like that? !! It's too surprising ... It's an American magazine, so is Pista's position in the United States like that ...? Well, it's true that you can't even fasten your racing seat belts ...

Is Ferrari 488 Pista really important to how comfortable it can be on public roads? !!

I didn't think it was a car that would normally be used on public roads, but the Ferrari headquarters actually said, "6 out of 10 people may drive on the circuit, but there are many people who think it's enough to do it once." If so, it's certainly a waste of over-spec, but in reality it may be important how comfortable you can run on public roads.

In this magazine, "The S-duct (front hole) is useful for downforce at high speeds, but when the car is stopped, this hole should have a trunk size of 8 cubic feet (about 0.23 m3), 6 It has been shortened to cubic feet (about 0.17 m3) "(laughs). * By the way, "0.25 m3 is about" 63 cm x 63 cm x 63 cm ", which is about the size of one suitcase.

No, I think this S-duct hole is cool, so it's an ant, regardless of whether the trunk space is small or downforce. !!

I mean, do you really want this 488 Pista to use it everyday? ?? Well, if you can use it normally, it's cool, but ... I thought it was interesting that Americans' attitude toward Ferrari was so frank (laughs).

In addition, the magazine said, "(From the point of view of putting things in the car) there is a shelf behind the seat, and the console has enough space for a smartphone and a wallet. The door pocket is attached to a luxurious carbon panel. Thin net, no glove box, no carpet or leather door trim. "

It seemed that he was seriously confirming "convenience for everyday use" (laughs). I personally think, "If you can use it normally, it would be great if you could use it even in a race-like car," so even in Japan, Ferrari 488 Pista and the usual road in Tokyo. I look forward to a different day!

Rika (911supercars.com)

I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).