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Ferrari 488 Pista Spider

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
0 campaigns, all years

The 2020 488 Pista Spider in brief

The 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 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 3,274 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 19 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.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 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.

2020 488 Pista Spider pros & cons

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What's good

  • No recalls so far

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

Best year

2020 488 Pista Spider

0 owner complaints · 0 recalls

No clear problem year

None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20203.9L 8-cyl turbo17 MPG181.5 in3,274 lbNot rated00
20193.9L 8-cyl turbo17 MPG––Not rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Ferrari 488 Pista Spider
2019: 17 MPG2020: 17 MPG20192020max 17 MPG

Alternatives to the 2020 488 Pista Spider

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2020 Ferrari 488 Pista17 MPGNot rated1
2020 Lotus Evora20 MPGNot rated0
2020 Ferrari Portofino18 MPGNot rated1
2020 Aston Martin Vantage20 MPGNot rated1
2020 Lamborghini Huracan15 MPGNot rated4
2020 McLaren Automotive 570S Coupe18 MPGNot rated0
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →