Jul 7, 2018. 524. #12 Jul 13, 2021. I think if you drive aggressively on the road, Aperta all the way. If you do track driving and/or keep the traction control on, perhaps the Pista would be better for you. The added power is undeniable. For me, CT Off in a Speciale is the way to go. Before my F430 sells, I wanted to take the opportunity to drive the F430 and immediately drive the 458 to see just how much different and the same they are. Ferrari 488 Pista Spider Specs. Engine: Twin-Turbo 3.9L V8. Horsepower: 710 hp @ 8,000 rpm. Torque: 568 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm. Top Speed: 211 mph. 0 – 60: 2.85 seconds. As the 488 Spider is to the 488 GTB, the 488 Pista Spider is to the 488 Pista: a premium performance automobile with a hardtop that’s ready to give you thrills. 488 Spider Convertible. $280,900. Starting Price (MSRP) 8.5. Ferrari 488 Spider For Sale Ferrari 488 Spider Full Review. Change Vehicle. I’ve had the F8, 720, and 458. The F8 spider is tailor made and not yet received. I sold the other three cars because the 720 bored me, the Speciale was far better than the base 458, and the spider was coming plus a one-off based on the F8. I’m keeping the F8 spider because it represents the last of the mid engine V8 without electrification. After failing to buy it back from my buyer for a $10k premium I’m now in the market again for another 458 or 488. I loved my 458 but also drove a 488 for a week in Italy and thought it sounded great and I love the extra torque and speed over 458. In the few months since I have sold values have skyrocketed on both cars (another jab in my eye) Perhaps in a couple years we will get a 458. I drove a 458 on the track and a 488 on the street. Honestly I liked the 570s more than the 488, and liked the 458 better than the 488 as well. For me the 458 is kind of the sweet spot of Ferrari Mid Engine cars but will enjoy our F430 until we get there. thanks again for the honest insights The 458 is just way too much of a driver’s car, more real and it sounds a trillion times better than any of the other Ferrari’s. I can certainly recommend that you try the F8 Tributo - I was never taken by the various 488 models (and I have had the good fortune to drive a few of them around the Fiorano and Varano di Melegari circuits), but ttD13.