The Ferrari 488 GTB is a two-seater built from 1995 to 2026. Most were assembled in Italy — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 488 GTB is
The Ferrari 488 GTB is a two-seater that Ferrari built from 1995 to 2026 — 32 model years. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Ferrari range: F40, Enzo, Testarossa.
Where the 488 GTB is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 9 488 GTBs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | ZFF | 2016-2019 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Ferrari VIN decide which of these 1 lines your 488 GTB belongs to. What every character in a 488 GTB VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Ferrari 488 GTB adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Ferrari 488 GTB tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 488 GTB owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ferrari 488 GTB have? Power & range
The Ferrari 488 GTB is offered with 1 powertrain — 3.9L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Ferrari 488 GTB, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 3.9L · 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 488 GTB by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ferrari 488 GTB. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 488 GTB | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 14 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 9 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $5,922/yr | Estimated full coverage |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ferrari 488 GTB?
The 488 GTB is a two-seater, built from 1995 to 2026. Engines offered: V8.
Where is the Ferrari 488 GTB made?
Across 9 cars in our records the split is: Italy (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Ferrari 488 GTB warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 488 GTB reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 488 GTB?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Ferrari
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari F40 | 1991–1992 | 2 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari Enzo | 2003–2003 | — | 8 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari California | 2010–2014 | 14 | 16 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Ferrari Testarossa | 1985–2026 | 8 | 11 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Ferrari FF | 2010–2016 | 11 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari 812 Superfast | — | 6 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |