Ferrari 488 GTB
2016 · 35,120 miles · Semi-Automatic
£154,990
A T Performance Cars · Aylesbury
Ferrari 488 GTB vs Ferrari 488 Pista: UK prices compared
As of 15 November 2026, 18 Ferrari 488 GTB and 12 Ferrari 488 Pista are for sale at UK specialist dealers. The typical asking price is £174,950 for the Ferrari 488 GTB and £409,830 for the Ferrari 488 Pista.
The 488 GTB replaced the 458 Italia in 2015 and was Ferrari's first mid-engined V8 road car to use turbocharging since the F40, with a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The 488 Pista arrived in 2018 as the lighter, more powerful track-focused version, following the 458 Speciale. Because they share a basic layout, buyers often weigh one against the other.
Side by side
| Ferrari 488 GTB | Ferrari 488 Pista | |
|---|---|---|
| For sale now | 18 at 16 dealers | 12 at 11 dealers |
| Typical asking price | £174,950 | £409,830 |
| Cheapest | £154,990 | £395,000 |
| Dearest | £199,990 | £479,995 |
| Typical price against 90 days ago | – | −4.7% |
| Typical time to sell | – | 67 days |
| Sold in the last 30 days | 3 | 6 |
| Power (bhp, official) | 661 | 710 |
| Top speed | 205 mph | 211 mph |
Asking prices at UK specialist dealers today; time to sell from cars sold in the last six months; factory figures across the versions for sale.
Asking prices by year
Ferrari 488 GTB
| Year | For sale | Typical asking |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £179,990 |
| 2017 | 7 | £179,786 |
| 2016 | 9 | £169,995 |
Ferrari 488 Pista
| Year | For sale | Typical asking |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | £409,995 |
| 2019 | 7 | £409,600 |
| 2018 | 1 | £419,995 |
Which to choose
The Ferrari 488 GTB suits
The 488 GTB suits a buyer who wants a mid-engined Ferrari for regular road use. It is more refined and easier to live with day to day than the Pista, and still produces 661 bhp.
The Ferrari 488 Pista suits
The 488 Pista suits a buyer who values sharper responses and plans track days, or who wants a limited-run special series model. It is around 90 kg lighter than the GTB and uses an engine developed from the 488 Challenge racing car.
On paper the gap is small: 49 bhp and 6 mph separate them. The Pista's lower weight, revised aerodynamics and stiffer setup make it feel more intense, but it is louder and firmer on the road. The GTB is the better choice for touring and everyday driving. The Pista suits a buyer who will use its extra focus, or who wants a special series Ferrari as part of a collection.
Ferrari 488 GTB for sale, cheapest first
All 18 Ferrari 488 GTB
Ferrari 488 Pista for sale, cheapest first
All 12 Ferrari 488 Pista
Ferrari 488 Pista
2019 · 17,200 miles · Semi-Automatic
£395,000
Ventura Collection · Milton Keynes
−£10,000
Ferrari 488 Pista
2020 · 7,800 miles · Semi-Automatic
£399,995£409,995
Ellis Ashton Motor Company · Bromborough
Ferrari 488 Pista
2019 · 11,150 miles · Automatic
£399,995
Premier GT · Worthing
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Ferrari 488 Pista
2019 · 14,500 miles · Semi-Automatic
£399,999
Oakmoore Car Company · Kings Norton
Questions buyers ask
Which is quicker, the 488 GTB or the 488 Pista?
The Pista. Ferrari quotes 710 bhp and a top speed of 211 mph for it, compared with 661 bhp and 205 mph for the GTB. It is also lighter, so it accelerates harder too.
Do they use the same engine?
Both use a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8, but the Pista's version was developed from the 488 Challenge racing car and has lighter internal parts, such as titanium connecting rods, as well as more power.
Which is easier to use every day?
The GTB. Its softer setup, quieter cabin and fuller trim make it more comfortable on the road, while the Pista is set up mainly for the track.
Is the Pista just a GTB with more power?
No. Ferrari changed its aerodynamics, including an S-Duct through the nose. It also reduced the weight and updated the electronic handling aids, so the car drives quite differently as well as being faster.