DecodedCarsFerrari 488 Pista
2 model years from 2019 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2019–2020
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 3.9L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 17–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 16,206 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2020 488 Pista in brief
The 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista is a two seaters offered with a 3.9L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 182 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,053 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway), 13% worse than the 2020 two seaters average of 19.6 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Ferrari 488 Pista has 2 model years in our data, from 2019 to 2020.
Its most efficient year was 2020 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 17 MPG.
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2019 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.
About the Ferrari 488 Pista
The Ferrari 488 is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. The car replaced the 458, being the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the F40. It was succeeded by the Ferrari F8.
From the Wikipedia article "Ferrari 488", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020 488 Pista pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 13% below the 2020 two seaters average of 19.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 488 Pista
0 owner complaints · 1 recall
Year to avoid2019 488 Pista
0 owner complaints · 2 recalls
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2020 488 Pista
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lotus Evora | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Ferrari Portofino | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2020 Aston Martin Vantage | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2020 Lamborghini Huracan | 15 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2020 McLaren Automotive 570S Coupe | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 McLaren Automotive 720S Coupe | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →