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2017 Ferrari 488

New from

$469,888 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

11.4 - 12.9 L / 100km

About the Ferrari 488

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Ferrari 488 is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $469,888 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $526,888 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the 488 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2011.

The Ferrari 488 is only available with an null motor that produces 492kW and 760Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 2016 488 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Ferrari 488 models from other years

2019 2018 2017 2016

2017 Ferrari 488 Price

Configuration	Price From*
3.9L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$469,888
3.9L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$526,888

*excl. on-roads

All Ferrari 488 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2019	$596,888	$658,888
2018	$469,888	$526,888
2017	$469,888	$526,888
2016	$469,888	$526,888

*excl. on-roads

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2017 Ferrari 488 Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System Brand Name: Harman/kardon
- System Colour Screen
- System Digital Radio
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Coupe
- Local Body Type: Coupe
- Local Number Of Doors: 2
- Number Of Doors: 2
- Platform Code: 458
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 333.56
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
- Driver Modes Includes Suspension
- Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 4.0
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 230
- Front Track (mm): 1679
- Overall Height (mm): 1213
- Overall Length (mm): 4568
- Overall Width (mm): 1952
- Rear Track (mm): 1647
- Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 86.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 260
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
- Engine (l): 3.9
- Engine (cc): 3902
- Engine Code: F154cb
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 83.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 78
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 4.0
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
- Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Leather
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 684
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.0
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 330
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 205
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 669
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 492
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 760
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Number Of Airbags: 4
- Side Airbag Front Head Protection
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Seating Configuration: 2+0
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 20000
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Column
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Full Service Distance (km): Unlimited
- Full Service Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Full Service Duration (months): 84
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1785
- Kerb Weight Includes Driver
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 11.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 305

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2016 Ferrari 488 Dimensions

1213mm

1952mm

4568mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2017 Ferrari 488 Fuel Economy

There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Ferrari 488

The most fuel efficient Ferrari 488 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 3.9L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 11.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Ferrari 488	Fuel Type	Combined
3.9L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	11.4 L/100km
3.9L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	12.9 L/100km

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2017 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.