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Ferrari 488 Challenge

The most powerful turbo engine and aerodynamics ever seen

The 3.9 litre V8 engine is the first turbo engine in the history of the Ferrari one-make series. 670 hp drives the most powerful car ever seen in the Ferrari Challenge.
Light and fast for the 488 Challenge
The engine from the 488 GTB road car, winner of the 2016 International Engine of the Year Award, has dropped almost 20 kg in weight and now features specific mapping that brings out the racing spirit of the 488 Challenge. The engine development, combined with the car’s chassis and aerodynamic innovations, allow the Ferrari 488 Challenge to shave a second off the Fiorano track lap time compared with the previous 458 Challenge EVO.
Ferrari 488 Challenge - Engine
Fourth gear in 6 seconds
The new features of the turbo engine are combined with shorter gear ratios to boost power and optimise acceleration out of corners. In addition, the torque cornering management has been designed to suggest the best moment to shift gears and take advantage of the turbo engine’s power output. The F1 DCT also features a new gear shift strategy that allows the car to accelerate from a standstill to maximum revs in fourth gear in just six seconds.
Ferrari 488 Challenge - Engine
The SSC (Slide Slip Control) system makes its debut on a Challenge car.
The SSC debut
Patented by Ferrari, this software improves longitudinal acceleration on corners by 4.2% and guarantees accurate management of the entry, travel and exit phases to avoid performance losses due to rear axle skidding.
Ferrari 488 Challenge - Dynamics
Under the driver’s control
Three ‘manettino’ controls instead of one allow the driver to manage traction and braking independently and adapt the car to their own driving style. The first manettino controls braking, while the other two, located on the side of the steering wheel, are used for traction and the electronic differential. More specifically, the right-hand manettino (TC1) adjusts the When phase, i.e. the moment of intervention following the acceleration phase. The left-hand manettino (TC2) controls the How phase, i.e. the intensity of torque reduction in response to the rear axle spin. The combined action of the two controls allows a closer match between the driver’s expectations and the car’s response.
Ferrari 488 Challenge - Dynamics
The teamwork between engineers and the Ferrari Style Centre has made it possible to increase aerodynamic efficiency without compromising on Ferrari style.
A host of innovations for the 488 Challenge

La collaudata sinergia tra la direzione tecnica e il Centro Stile Ferrari ha permesso una profonda rivisitazione della vettura, soprattutto nella parte anteriore, con un incremento di efficienza del 30% rispetto alla 488 Challenge. Inoltre, al di sotto dello spoiler posteriore vi è una nuova uscita d’aria volta a incrementare il carico aerodinamico, incastonata nella griglia di evacuazione dell’aria motore. 

Ferrari 488 Challenge - Aerodynamics

The complete redesign of the bumper features a more pronounced splitter and flick to increase downforce at the front and therefore balance the rear load. This solution represents a 7% improvement in efficiency compared to the 458 Challenge EVO.

The brand new bonnet features three air intakes and integrated flaps to direct the flow of hot air from the radiators to the rear. In addition, to increase stability at high speeds, the 488 Challenge features a larger rear spoiler which increases efficiency by 9% compared to the 458 Challenge EVO.

The rear side vents channel the airflow to cool the rear brakes and at the same time optimise the aerodynamic load. The engine air intakes are positioned laterally under the spoiler, harnessing the high air pressure generated in this area.

Ferrari 488 Challenge - Aerodynamics
  • V8
    ENGINE
  • 670 CV
    MAXIMUM POWER
  • 760 NM
    MAXIMUM TORQUE
  • 3902 cc
    TOTAL DISPLACEMENT
  • LENGTH4587 mm
  • HEIGHT1203 mm
  • WIDTH1945 mm
  • REAR TRACK1653 mm
  • FRONT TRACK1739 mm
  • DRY WEIGHT1340 kg
  • FUEL TANK CAPACITY126 l
  • TYPEV8 - 90° - TURBO
  • BORE STROKE86,5 mm X 83 mm
  • COMPRESSION RATIO9.4:1
  • MAXIMUM POWER670 CV @ 8000 giri/min
  • MAXIMUM TORQUE760 NM @ 3000 GIRI/MIN
  • FRONT275/675 19"X9,5"
  • REAR315/705 19"X12"
  • FRONT398 mm X 38 mm
  • REAR380 mm X 34 mm