Auto Express – Ferrari 488 GTB vs Porsche 991 Turbo S – Video

 

The Ferrari 488 GTB is the first turbocharged, mid-engine Ferrari since the legendary F40 in the 80’s. That is a lot of pressure for a new supercar to live up to, but the Fezzer shone through in our first drive in Italy.

So, what else could would Auto Express do but pit it against the incredibly fast Porsche 911 Turbo S? The Ferrari might be less practical and more expensive, but its performance can easily give the 911 a run for its money!

Watch the video to see Steve Sutcliffe and road test editor James Disdale take to the bendy British B roads.

Porsche 991 Turbo and Turbo S Specs:

BASE PRICE:911 Turbo, $160,250; Turbo Cabriolet, $172,550; 911 Turbo S, $189,150; Turbo S Cabriolet, $201,450

ENGINE TYPES:twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve 3.8-liter flat-6, 540 hp, 523 lb-ft; twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve 3.8-liter flat-6, 580 hp, 553 lb-ft

TRANSMISSION:7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 96.5 in
Length: 177.4 in
Width: 74.0 in Height:50.9-51.0 in
Passenger volume (C/Dest): 67 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Curb weight (C/D est):3550-3750 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/DEST):
Zero to 60 mph: 2.5-2.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 6.2-7.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 10.5-11.2 sec
Top speed: 199-205 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/DEST):
EPA city/highway driving: 17/24 mpg

Ferrari 488 GTB Specs:

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE:$270,000

ENGINE TYPE:twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:238 cu in, 3902 cc
Power: 661 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 561 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

TRANSMISSION:7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Length: 179.8 in
Width: 76.9 in Height:47.7 in
Curb weight (C/D est):3500 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/DEST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 6.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 10.6 sec
Top speed: 205 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/DEST):
EPA city/highway driving: 15-16/22 mpg