Back in 2015, Ferrari launched the 488 GTB. At the time, EVO referred to the Italian automaker's decision to produce this supercar as 'a change in philosophy.' The 458 Italia and Speciale had been super successful Ferraris in the past, with the latter being a former eCoty winner, but the Italian car company decided to make the 488 GTB a more potent and efficient ride.

Indeed, it is a breathtaking model. The 488 GTB's performance is rather cheeky, and it has such drivability that at no stage does it make the driver wait for the vehicle to reach its top speed. This model is nothing more than a relentless monster.

Autocar claims that the 488 GTB is the seventh descendant of the same line as the 1975 Maranello that replaced the V6 Dino with the 308 GTB. Back in the mid-2010s, the publication declared it to be Britain's Best Driver's Car champion in left-hand drive form.

Like most Ferraris, it isn't cheap, even though it's been around for six years now. Readers would need to save around $250,440 at a minimum to begin their journey toward 488 ownership. The Italian automotive manufacturer argued back then that its price was justified because nothing can compare to one of their cars. Modest, huh?

However, when it comes to deciding which feature is the best on this model, it's not an easy choice. However, we do think that the engine takes the cake, even if the 488 GTB comes with a whole host of awesome features.

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The Ferrari 488 GTB's Engine Is Its Best Feature

Ferrari 488 GTB Powertrain
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It's hard to argue with the fact that this model would be incomplete without its stunning engine. When the media was getting hyped about the launch of this model back in 2015, it was dominated by one vital technical change: a twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8 derived from the one first used in California during the early part of the 2010s.

It makes for sizeable gains in peak power and torque relative to the V8 in the 458 Italia and delivers a clear improvement in fuel economy, thus reducing emissions. Its engine output stands at 661 hp, and it produces as much as 560 lb-ft of torque.

Thanks to the incredible and relentless performance of the turbocharged V8, it zooms from 0-60 mph in three seconds flat.

When Top Gear reviewed the car in the past, they suggested that the 488 GTB's engine noise could be described as 'very different' to the 458 and that it traded some of the frenzied tightness for something more linear, controlled, and industrial.

Regardless, the publication expressed how it's a bit like a modern F1 car and that the 488 GTB is the best-sounding turbo road vehicle out there, albeit just not as atmospheric.

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The 488 GTB Has An Awesome Interior

Ferrari 488 GTB Interior
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The 488 GTB's design comes in as a close second in the battle for top feature, as it looks truly stunning inside. During its production, Ferrari rationalized the control pods on either side of the instrument binnacle, which itself includes higher-def screens, and the central tunnel controls are typical of those that you'd find in any Ferrari model. Although it is starting to age now, the 488 GTB feels modern, it's expensive, and the ergonomics are top class.

Typically, the base spec is only the starting point, so the car can be modified in virtually any style the driver wants. Designed in-house by the Ferrari Styling Center, the 488 GTB combines classic Ferrari lines with the latest aerodynamic aids.

The front features a dual grille opening that channels air quality directly into the two engine radiators positioned in the nose of the car. Further, the front bonnet comes with two unique air channels that help draw air through the two front intakes.

The side air intakes in front of the rear wheels force cooling air into the engine compartment and also deliver massive volumes of air into the engine's intakes. At the rear of the 488 GTB, there is a 'blown' spoiler and further air vents to assist airflow to boost downforce and decrease lift. The exhaust system has also been repositioned to accommodate the more efficient rear diffuser.

But what lets the 488 GTB's design down is the carbon fiber finish, which we think is too glossy. If it hadn't been for this factor, the car's design probably would have come out as the supercar's best feature.

So, there you have it. Six years after its release, the 488 GTB remains an exceptional vehicle, and, with all things considered, we think its awesome 3.9-liter V8 engine is its best feature, even if there's also quite a bit more to love about this Ferrari.