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    2019 Ferrari 488

    Used from

    $469,888 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.5 - 12.9 L / 100km

    About the Ferrari 488

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2019 Ferrari 488 is a Super Sports offered in both 2D convertible and 2D coupe body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $469,888 for the Base variant and topping out at $658,888 for the Pista.

    There are 2 variants of the 488 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2019.

    Engine options include 3.9L turbo petrol direct injection (530kW/770Nm) and 3.9L turbo petrol direct injection (492kW/760Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2019 488 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Ferrari 488 models from other years

    *excl. on-roads

    2019 Ferrari 488 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ferrari 488

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Racing
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 4.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear window
      • Type: Electric
      • Type: Fixed
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Wind deflector behind seats
      • Electric
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Pista

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
      • Type: Carbon & Leather
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 4.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    See all 2019 Ferrari 488 Specs

    2019 Ferrari 488 Dimensions

    1213mm
    1952mm
    4568mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2019 Ferrari 488 Dimensions

    2019 Ferrari 488 Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Ferrari 488

    The most fuel efficient Ferrari 488 is the Pista with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 3.9L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 11.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ferrari 488 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 3.9L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 12.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Ferrari 488Fuel TypeCombined
    3.9L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDUnleaded12.8 L/100km
    3.9L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded11.5 L/100km
    See all Ferrari 488 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ferrari 488?

    You should service your 488 at your authorised Ferrari dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the 488's warranty.

    2019 Ferrari 488 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ferrari 488?

    The Ferrari 488 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Ferrari 488 FAQs

    The cheapest Ferrari 488 is the Base that starts from $469,888.

    The most expensive Ferrari 488 is the Pista that starts from $658,888.

    The best towing capacity of a Ferrari 488 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Pista.

    The largest Ferrari 488 is the Pista which measures 1975mm wide, 4605mm in length and sits 1206mm tall.

    The most powerful Ferrari 488 is the Pista which has 530kW of power from its 3.9L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Ferrari 488 is built in Italy and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ferrari 488 is the Base which weighs 1785 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ferrari 488 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or unleaded.