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Sell your Ferrari 488 GTB directly.
Ferrari's turbocharged successor to the 458 Italia, offered in coupe and Spider form before the F8 Tributo.
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At a glance · Nº 167 / 168
- Marque
- Ferrari
- Model
- 488 GTB
- Category
- Ferrari's turbocharged successor to the 458 Italia
- Territory
- Ferrari Special Series & Flagships
- Years
- GTB coupe from 2015; Spider from the same year.
- Engine
- 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 with a seven-speed dual-clutch.
- First check
- A fluttering sound from a rear intake with lost power, which points to a turbocharger.
Last reviewed 27 October 2026. Cite as: MotorSignet, The Index, Ferrari 488 GTB, motorsignet.co.uk/cars-we-buy/ferrari-488-gtb.
The entry
The Ferrari 488 GTB.
The 488 GTB replaced the naturally-aspirated 458 Italia with a twin-turbo V8, offered in coupe and Spider body styles, before the model was succeeded by the F8 Tributo in 2019.
We review your Ferrari 488 GTB on the engineering behind it, its own history and its condition, not against a generic pricing model.
What we look for
What we weigh in a Ferrari 488 GTB.
Every Ferrari 488 GTB is reviewed on the same four things as any other entry in the Index. Gaps are normal; tell us what you have. Neither a modification nor outstanding finance rules a car out on its own.
- 01
Documented history: service records and provenance for a Ferrari 488 GTB, however complete.
- 02
Originality and modifications: what has changed, and why.
- 03
Condition, honestly described, including anything outstanding.
- 04
Paperwork and finance still to sort.
The specialist's notes
What we check on a Ferrari 488 GTB.
The 488 GTB brought turbocharging to the mid-engined V8 line in 2015, and its review is built around the service file and a short list of documented points.
- Generation
- GTB coupe from 2015, Spider from the same year with a retractable hard top. One engine and gearbox throughout: the 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 and seven-speed dual-clutch. The Pista of 2018 and the F8 of 2019 are separate entries.
- Specification
- Forged wheels (many cars were ordered with them), the LED steering wheel, Goldrake carbon seats and the seat lift, the suspension lift kit, Scuderia shields, satin-black sills, the parking camera and telemetry are the lines we check. Carbon-ceramic brakes were standard.
- Service
- Known points: a fluttering sound from a rear intake with lost power points to a turbocharger, Automatic Vehicle Hold failures, and some steering rack replacements. Open recalls are checked by VIN with Ferrari, and we note what warranty or service plan cover, if any, is left.
- History
- The service file and warranty status. Ferrari logs dealer servicing in its own database, which helps verify the record.
- Condition
- Bolster wear on the standard seats from the tight entry, ceramic disc life, tyre age and size (a changed size triggers warning lights), stone chips on the nose and scrapes under the splitter. We ask whether the car has lived on a trickle charger.
The private route
- ISend the details
- IIReviewed by a specialist
- IIIA direct offer
- IVInspection, payment & collection
The same four stages for every Ferrari 488 GTB. The full step-by-step.
Footnotes
º1Do you buy the Ferrari 488 GTB?
Yes. The Ferrari 488 GTB is on the index of cars we buy directly, filed under Ferrari Special Series & Flagships as entry Nº 167 / 168. Send the registration or the car's details and a specialist reviews it personally.
º2Do you need to see my Ferrari 488 GTB before making an offer?
Not for the offer itself. A specialist reviews what you tell us about your Ferrari 488 GTB first. Inspection follows once you accept a direct purchase offer, before anything is finalised.
º3How does selling my Ferrari 488 GTB to MotorSignet work?
Send the registration or the details of your Ferrari 488 GTB. A specialist reviews it personally and, if it fits what we buy, makes a direct purchase offer. If you accept, inspection and collection are arranged. Paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves. We aim to complete within 7 days where checks and paperwork are ready.
º4Do you buy the 488 Pista or Spider too?
Yes, tell us the exact derivative and specification as part of your submission.
º5Is a Ferrari 488 GTB on non-original tyre sizes a problem for the review?
No. A changed size can bring on warning lights on this car, so we note what is fitted against the original specification and the review proceeds from there.
This page describes a type of car we buy and source directly, not a specific example currently held or for sale.
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