Chassis No. ZFF90HLA8L0249372

Since 2003, Ferrari has offered track-focused variants of its V8 models that embody the essence of their racing counterparts. These special series emphasize reduced weight, increased power, and enhanced rigidity, drawing from the Ferrari Challenge and FIA GT Championships. Notable examples include the 360 Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale, and most recently, the 488 Pista – Italian for "Track."

The track-ready evolution of the 488 would continue the practice of adapting racing innovations and aerodynamics for road use, taking inspiration from its 488 Challenge and the 488 GTE sports prototype siblings. These included a Formula One-derived S-Duct, GTE-style rear diffuser, and enlarged “dolphin-tail” rear spoiler. These features not only improved downforce by a claimed 20 percent but also contributed to the Pista's distinctive, performance-oriented stance.

Underneath the Lexan rear window rested mid-mounted, twin-turbocharged V8 – a configuration not seen since the legendary F40. Improvements over the standard 488 GTB, including repositioned air intakes and an enlarged intercooler, yielded a remarkable 50 horsepower increase and made it “the most powerful V8 engine in the Maranello marque's history.” Inside, a sparce, carbon-fiber-laden interior lacked sound deadening, contributing to some 198 pounds in weight savings and a visceral experience behind the wheel. This translated directly to on-track performance, with the Pista lapping Ferrari's Fiorano test track in 1:21.5 – two seconds faster than the 458 Speciale.

This highly optioned 488 Pista features a beautiful Rosso Corsa exterior complemented by a two-tone Nero and Argento Nürburgring racing stripe, red brake calipers, and Scuderia Ferrari fender shields. Carbon fiber options were specified wherever possible, including the front flaps, front air vents, side air splitters, rear decklid, engine cover, rear diffuser, under-door covers, rear molding, inner door sills, and upper center console. Optioned with an equally stunning interior, occupants are greeted by Alcantara Nero upholstery with Rosso leather details and contrast stitching, as well as large carbon fiber racing seats with Cavallino logos stitched in the headrests. While the 488 Pista is clearly at home on the track, this superb example offers many welcome luxury amenities including a Suspension Lifter, Parking Camera, Adaptive Frontlight System, and Radionavi System with Bluetooth.

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows that the Ferrari was initially registered in New Jersey, visiting Wide World Ferrari in Spring Valley, New Jersey on multiple occasions for service. In 2023, the car entered the Texas-based collection of the consignor. Offered in superb condition with just over 4,000 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloging, this is an excellent opportunity for a collector to acquire one of Ferrari's most exhilarating offerings in an outstanding specification – surely one of the finest and most unique to emerge from Maranello in recent years.