Ferrari 488 Spider

I previously blogged about theApparently my brother-in-law bought a Ferrari.The other day, my husband went on a touring with his brother in their newly delivered Ferrari 488 Spyder. He had to go to his brother's work inspection, so he decided to go north on R29, over the Togura Pass with a light snowfall, and into the Tottori area.

My husband came home that day.It was pretty good."So I would like to share with you today what he said. By the way, to my husband, who said the Ferrari was pretty good.

I used to drive a Porsche, but I finally sold my soul to a Ferrari?

When I asked him, he said, "Why not?

Engine & Transmission

engine

Whatever it is, the engine of this Ferrari 488 Spyder isWinner of the "International Engine of the Year" award for the third year in a rowThey say it's the engine: a 3.9L V8 turbo with 670 PS and 760 Nm at 3000 rpm. Her husband is a

I thought the engine was as good as I expected.I hardly feel turbo lag even though it's a turbo engine.It turns very well. The speed of the revs is incredibly fast, and I don't feel any friction at all.
So in no time at all, the upshift indicator on the steering wheel started blinking red.I looked at the tachometer to see if it was still at 4,000 rpm, but it was already turning over 6,000 rpm.It was like that.
The GT3 engine also has a fast RPM increase speed, but it is equal to or faster than the GT3 engine.Ya.

And.

However, he did not feel like he was going that fast physically.

The torque and power from around 3000 rpm and up is intense, but not scary. The needle goes up very quickly, but there is not much of a "thumping turbo" factor, and although you can tell it's a turbo, it doesn't feel strange.
It is easy to handle at low rpms and rides so normally that it is hard to believe it is a 670 hp car.There's almost no need to be careful around town, and there's no need for severe acceleration work, even at very low speeds.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not. But still, 670 horsepower is amazing. On the other hand, my husband was a little concerned about

When cruising in AUTO at 80-100 km/h, the rpm is around 2000 rpm, but even if the accelerator is pressed lightly, the speed is not proportional to the rpm.

This is the point. This isIs there too much play in the accelerator, or is the gear ratio too high?"He said that he was not sure about the speed of the car, but that he would like to see a more linear response.(Although dropping a gear will, of course, increase the speed.)

For PorscheNo matter what speed or type of car you drive, the accelerator pedal is in perfect proportion to the vehicle's speed, and there is a strong sense of connection between the right foot and the engine."But it wasn't. This is what makes it different from a Porsche.

He said.

transmission

The gearbox is7-speed F1 dual-clutch transmissionThe transmission is a dual clutch transmission. This is a dual-clutch transmission, the same system as Porsche's PDK. The paddles by the steering wheel are large, textured, and easy to operate, and the response speed is quite quick, "Span! Span! The response speed was quite quick, and the car responded with a small "sputter!

However.

I didn't notice any time lag at all, but I thought it was somewhat inferior to the super-fast PDK shifting in GT3, to the point where I thought, "Is this a game?" I thought it was a little inferior to the extremely fast PDK shifting that made me think, "Is this a game?

He said.

handling

The Ferrari 488 Spider isThe design has a long front overhang, with the front wheels close to the seat."It is. From the passenger's side feet, he can see the large overhang of the front tires, so he knows that the occupant's position is just behind the tires.

On top of that, my husband was

When the steering wheel was turned, the distance of lateral movement of the occupants was large, and it was easy to feel lateral Gs even with a slight steering wheel movement. This is a big difference from Porsche.The Gs are felt firmly even when changing lanes or taking gentle curves, and the feeling of being in a quick, high-performance car is strong.
Therefore, when I drive on winding roads, I feel as if G-force is being applied more than necessary, and it is somewhat scary, but I think this tension may be one of the advantages of Ferrari.
I think the actual limit is much higher.The way the G's felt and the fact that it was cold and the road surface was a little wet that day did not encourage me to "push harder and harder".

And. He said that he had not been able to fully evaluate the handling on this touring trip, but that he thought this would be fun once he got used to it and could ride it.

Incidentally, my husband used to ownMcLaren 650Scompared withThe McLaren has the sharper handling and better ground feel, but the Ferrari has better straight-line stability, ride comfort, and ease of steering.He felt that this was a good idea. This would be enough for a long touring without getting tired.

My brother compared it to a German car.The car feels dangerous in places."But he also said that maybe that's part of the charm of the place. I think I understand somehow.

My husband says.

(If you look closely at this picture, your brother is driving with flip-flops.)

Dangerousness is also an attractionAnd...

I don't want to be dangerous...I don't want to feel like I can trust the car completely. I mean.I wonder if it's the same as falling for a beautiful woman with a dangerous scent like Fujiko Mine.I said, "Well, maybe that's how it feels," and my husband said, "Well, maybe that's how it feels" (laughter).

Ride Comfort

one's feeling while riding

The 488 Spyder's driving modes includeWET" mode, "SPORT" mode, "RACE" modeThe most quiet mode, "WET", is said to offer a very high quality ride. In the quietest "WET" mode, the ride quality is so high that you may not even notice it is a Ferrari if you ride with your eyes closed.

Also, even in the "SPORT" mode, which is usually used frequently, the ride quality is not bad at all.Maybe a slightly stiffer sports coupe."The driver said that the car can do well even over long distances. In "RACE" mode, the car is a little harder, but it does not feel uncomfortable.

Straight line stability is high, and the lack of speed is more than sufficient.With all the power they have, they can reach speeds so fast that if you're not careful, they can reach ridiculous speeds.WOW. The engine and exhaust sound was very gentle in everyday city driving. I didn't find it to be gratingly loud or unpleasant. Compared to the McLaren 650S's constant "whoosh" idling sound, I thought it was much more comfortable, even in traffic.

And. Indeed, the idling sound of the McLaren 650S was a bit harsh to drive.

On the other hand, when the revs exceed 3,000 rpm, the valves open at once and suddenly become very loud. I was surprised at first, but the exhaust note was a pleasant sensation, as it was a Ferrari engine.And because it spins so well, the engine makes you want to turn it and listen to the sound of it.Ya. If I had my way, I would have liked to hear the sound of the NA 458.

He said.

The operability around the steering wheel is also not particularly uncomfortable, as long as you listen to the explanation at first. The blinkers are operated by a switch on the steering wheel, just like on a Lamborghini.In the case of Ferrari, "there is a blinker button on each side of the steering wheel," so the driver must always hold the steering wheel with both hands.(Uracan, for example, has a single button that is operated by pushing it to the left or right.)

My husband said, "Since this is a super high-performance car, I wonder if it is intentionally designed this way so that both hands can hold the steering wheel firmly."

In addition, theEasy to see from the driver's seat and easy to drive with a clear view of the road and the field of view ahead.Right. Even my husband, who is 178 cm tall, has plenty of headroom, and since Ferrari seats are inherently low in the seating position, he thinks even large people can drive with plenty of room. However.Smaller women, on the other hand, may have difficulty seeing the front.He said.

Also, the right rear visibility is almost nothing visually when the roof is closed. This is true for most left-hand drive convertibles such as the Boxster, but be careful when merging onto the highway or pulling out of a parking space onto the road.

He said.

Since it is a Ferrari, I am concerned about the difficulty of daily use due to the low height of the car, according to my brother.Compared to the Urracan I used to drive, the Ferrari doesn't scrape the bottom where the Urracan used to scrape the bottom."He said. Of course, the height of the car itself is low, so you have to be careful on bumpy surfaces, but so far they have not had any scrapes.

I see. Actually, I heard that my brother-in-law took delivery of a Ferrari when I met his wife the other day.Do you usually drive a Ferrari too, XXX?"I asked.

No, I don't ride. I mean, I don't drive it. It's too wide, I have to be careful not to scrape it, it stands out on the street, and it's hard to drive... I end up driving Prius all the time.

He said.

My husband's general comment

My husband's general comment was.

Personal.The charm is in the engine anyway.I thought. The sound, the power, and the feel of the car made me think that this is indeed a Ferrari. Moreover, the fact that the ultra-high-performance engine has been trained in such a way that anyone can handle it is amazing.
Also, I thought it was passable enough for daily use, comfort, and everyday use, as long as you don't worry about the eyes of others or the risk of tampering. And what can I say?The beauty of its designI think it would be a great buy for those who share its value as a work of art. For those who can relate to the value as a work of art, this would be a great purchase.

He said.Ferrari is a very expensive car, but on the other hand, it is a car that can be driven very cheaply in real terms because the price drop is quite smallThe design of this car is said to be "cost-effective". Considering this, it can be said that this design and this performance are an extremely cost-effective car.

Finally, I asked, "If it was that good, then, if I asked you if you wanted to buy a Ferrari, would you?" I asked my husband.

No. In the first place, I don't like to stand out anywhere I go. In the first place, I don't like to stand out anywhere I go.
If there is a Ferrari in the future with a design that you can't tell it's a Ferrari, I might buy it, but right now I don't need it."

(laughter).