Ferrari 488 Spider Near Tampa Bay, FL

Starting with the RHT (Retractable Hard Top), around which the entire car was developed, every area of the 488 Spider has been designed to set new technological benchmarks for the sector. A car that marries the extraordinary prowess of the 488 GTB coupé’s mid-rear V8 with the joy of tackling even the most challenging roads surrounded by nature’s heady aromas and colors and accompanied by an inimitable Ferrari engine soundtrack. The RHT, which debuted on the 458 Spider, was a world-first for such a solution on a mid-rear engined car and has rendered traditional soft-tops obsolete as it is not only lighter (- 55lbs) but also provides better protection from noise and the elements.

Designed by the Ferrari Design Centre, the 488 Spider features radical new styling honed around its aerodynamic requirements which brilliantly reflects the drop-top driving pleasure focus of its sportiness and performance.

The engine cover features longitudinal ribs which generate a three-dimensional, dynamic effect. These ribs are flanked outboard by sculpted mesh grilles to help evacuate engine heat, while the central section between them expands as it drops down into the rear blown spoiler, channeling air into it. The tailpipes are further up the bodywork and separated, to make space for a new aerodynamic diffuser.

The 488 Spider’s cockpit was designed to underscore Ferrari’s Formula 1- inspired philosophy of creating a seamless relationship between driver and car: the commands not clustered on the steering wheel are on the wraparound satellite pods which are angled directly towards the driver. The new lighter, sleeker, horizontally more compact dashboard also curves around the cockpit and features ultra-sporty air vents.