New Model of Ferrari 488 GTB Launched in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ferrari 488 GTB has introduced its Malaysian debut just after three months of its premiere in Geneva. A while before, Naza Italia has officially established the replacement for the 458 Italia.

The key feature to the character of the Centro Stile Ferrari-penned Tipo F142M are its heavily sculptured flanks. These are large signature air intake scallops and nod to the original 308 GTB and a splitter divides it into two parts.

Aerodynamics have major improvements. As compared to the 458, drag is reduced and it has 50% more downforce. According to the automaker, the 488 has the best efficiency figure.

Double front spoiler, base bleed side intakes provides gains and active aerodynamics coupled with a blown spoiler at the rear side. Agressive ramp angle works in concurrence with the diffuser which equips active flaps. Vortex generators are integrated with the car's underbody and a new exhaust tailpipe is also be found.

A new 3,902 cc twin-turbo V8 controls from F154 engine family 488 GTB and like the California T, CB V8 is not alike with 3,855 c blown V8. There is a considerable increment observed in 4.5 litre normally-aspirated F13 F V8 by measuring power output, which is 670 PS at 8,000 rpm and 760 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. It is seen in the 458 Speciale (605 PS and 540 Nm).

A Getrag seven-speed dual-clutch F1 gearbox, which is the only single transmission that depends on the features observed in the 458. This is the unit, which is reformed for application and now provides features which is known as Variable Torque Management.

According to Ferrari, till now new production is most fruitful creation with razor-sharp response times comparatively those of a track car. New version of Ferrari's side slip angle control system is also featured, which is more specific in reference to its prior iteration.

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