Photo by Mark EwingEven in a world as rarefied as open-bodied mid-engine supercars, Maranello’s 488 Spider stands apart. A select few cars are faster, quicker, more expensive, more accomplished on a racetrack for those who indulge such passions, but 488 Spider delivers sensory immersion that leads to a transcendental state of mind—it’s high-speed Zen yoga. Primary controls sited on or around the steering wheel within fingertip reach define 488’s mission: when you drive, DRIVE. After 30 minutes in this Blu Corsa 488 Spider, a friend who owned a 458 Italia for several years said he’s inspired to own one more mid-engine Ferrari. Of far greater importance, 488 has about 150 lb.-ft. more torque arriving 3000 revs lower than in Italia’s 4.5-liter V8.

Source: Forbes March 05, 2017 17:52 UTC