Ferrari 488 Pista ‘Piloti Ferrari’: many want it, few can have it
Ferrari is launching a unique ‘Piloti Ferrari’ specification for the Ferrari 488 Pista. This special custom creation was designed to recognise the success of clients who race Ferraris and will make its debut on the eve of the legendary French endurance race at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Inspired by AF Corse’s no. 51 car, which won the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles, this special finish for the new Ferrari 488 Pista is available exclusively for customers involved in the company’s motor sports programmes.
Chances are, these pictures are the closest any of us mere mortals will get to seeing one. Doesn’t stop us admiring the beauty of this exclusive Tailor Made programme creation.
The exterior features a new livery with stripes in the colours of the Italian flag, embellished by a laurel celebrating the WEC title, the logo of the championship and the word “PRO” indicating the class the car raced in. The Italian flag livery features again along the car’s flanks which are also adorned with the personal race number each client will be able to add.
The version that will be unveiled at Le Mans carries the number 51 used by the world championship winning drivers. The matte black S-Duct and the natural carbon-fibre ‘dovetail’ suspended rear spoiler and vent surrounds round off the personalisation of the exThe ‘Piloti Ferrari’ 488 Pista will be available in four different colours inspired by the world of racing: Rosso Corsa, Blu Tour De France, Nero Daytona and Argento Nürburgring. Or, in English: red, blue, black or silver.
The interior, in black Alcantara, includes seats that incorporate the Italian flag in the backrest. The national colours are also clearly visible on the edge of the gearshift paddles and on the floormats which, like the carpeting itself, are made of a special technical fabric.
The number that features on the external livery also appears on the base of the steering wheel, while all the carbon-fibre trim parts have a matte finish. The personalisation of the interior is completed by an exclusive identification plate and sill trim in carbon-fibre, the latter with the Tailor Made logo.
The ‘Piloti Ferrari’ 488 Pista is powered by the latest 720-cv version of the 3.9-litre turbocharged V8 which has been voted best engine in the world for the third consecutive year at the 2018 International Engine of the Year Awards.
