3rd 488 video today, nice

Embrace turbo noise, or just stick with N/A. Turbo noise is awesome, NA is awesome. Let the engines be what they are!

Ferrari should have gone the Pagani route and made a turbo car sound like a turbo car instead of trying to muffle the whooshes and whistles. Looks beautiful though, good video :)

@genericallyaccepted

9 жыл бұрын

You're crazy

@_chipchip

9 жыл бұрын

Tommy Fletcher How? Turbo noise is the best.

@genericallyaccepted

9 жыл бұрын

bummaggots different strokes for different folks, I guess, but I don't care for turbo noise or the supercharger whine, either.

@kristenburnout1

9 жыл бұрын

Rajiv Kishore Yeah, they should embrace the turbos rather than try to simulate a naturally aspirated engine... They shouldn't "apologise" for it being turbocharged.

@youtubasoarus

9 жыл бұрын

Rajiv Kishore Exactly. The muffling of engine noises is really taking away that hair raising experience we all want in a car.

Wait, so Steve now reviews for Auto Express not Autocar?

This is how a car journalist should be. Steve Sutcliffe and Chris Harris should do at least one video together. ";-)

"It doesn't sound as sweet as 458, that's the only downside". But that's one of the most important aspect of this car, and now it's gone. People can modify their VW Golf to be faster than 458, but there is no way to modify it to sound like 458. I think the sound is more important than the speed.

@Autoexpress

9 жыл бұрын

BLT Interesting point!

@utubecomment21

9 жыл бұрын

BLT As an audio engineer for the last 30+ years, Ferrari has done nothing special since the 355!

@Dgannt

9 жыл бұрын

BLT It's only 1000 rpm down on 458 so it's not as it's a very big different and on very rare occasions do people rev out their engines to max, be it in an every day car or a sports car. And one would think such a super sports car is so much more than sound alone to be compared to tuned cars. 488 is not just about speed and 1000 rpm less is not that noticeable. I would say their clever system of increasing torque by every gear is a great way of removing the turbo charging effect you find in it's rivals with max torque at 1500 or so. Also the change that has caused some complain about the sound is due to turbo charging. What Forced Ferrari to go turbo is not emissions in first hand but the unfair competition. While Ferrari was building world class NA engines (Speciale has world's highest hp/L output than any other NA engine in a sports car) and getting to the limits all the competition had to do was to add ever bigger turbos on their engines to beat Ferrari. You say speed is not important but just read these pages were Mclaren and their fans happily say 12C or 650S are faster than their Ferrari counterparts. Even Corvette fans are getting bold enough to say such things. So despite making better cars Ferrari was forced to jump on the turbo wagon. Complain to the unfair competition if 1000 rpm is missing on 488. Be glad Ferrari still managed to build world's best and most exciting turbo charged engine.

@ITzrapter123

9 жыл бұрын

you can get a golf to be faster but you don't get the same feel as driving a Ferrari and people looking trying to take pictures as you drive past... I agree with the sound but just because it's not the same as the 458 doesn't mean it sounds shit everything sounds different in real life aswell

@awakenedsoul2638

8 жыл бұрын

+BLT Top speed, acceleration, traction, grip, aero dynamics, design interior and exterior, reputation and performance are all more important than engine sound.

at 0:55 the 488 GTB looks so spectacular good from that angle

Finaly the review answering the sound question !

Love this guy's reviews - gives you an authentic impression of what these cars are like in real life...Keep up the good work!

Love that shift light at the top of the steering wheel. Nice car, do they come in red?

I think it sounds amazing

@jortepap

9 жыл бұрын

even for a turbocharged engine the sound is shit. Soo flat and nothing aggressive about it. Now go listen to a F430, 360CS or 430 Scuderia. They literally sound million times better.

@mattromanes

9 жыл бұрын

Jort Rinket Because they're all NA engined, not turbocharged. God's sake stop stating the obvious. Good thing the 488 and the California T don't sound like a 30k plastic cheap Subaru 4-banger with those whooshing sounds.

@jortepap

9 жыл бұрын

SilverArrow WilliamsMartini ofcourse 488 dont sound like those NA Ferrari's but we can clearly hear Ferrari tried to make the car sound NA. Thats where they failed. Such a weak, flat sound. Even for a turbocharged engine. But if you like it.. fine. Its just bullshit that some people say it sounds NA. Thats what I cant stand.

@mattromanes

9 жыл бұрын

Jort Rinket Well be glad it doesn't sound like a cheap plastic Subaru 4-banger.

@stoneeh

9 жыл бұрын

supercarvideos knokke Idiot.

I wish that tip of the nose was long, as in pointing further out forwards like the Laferrari. Still a looker though

Dude what are you doing on Auto Express? Either way good vid!

give steve more cars to review. his brilliant

beautiful sound!

amazing sound

Rubbish how slow is this car. My Honda is so much more faster! My new ordered Honda Private Jet

@Rudenbehr

8 жыл бұрын

Newly*

@uncleben8973

8 жыл бұрын

+Lawrence Lo Fuck off.

@JulienStJames

8 жыл бұрын

+Lawrence Lo bro chill, it's a private jet, not a civic.

@adelmomand2360

8 жыл бұрын

+Uncle Ben Spider-Man

With that turbo torque it seems to me the ultimate shortshifting-funfest.

Nice film.. always in lovely country, places I don't know obviously. How I wish you Steve and C. Harris would team up and form a company to do everything just properly. Now that would be mega.! WF

Is Ricky Gervais your brother? Great review mate! Keep it up!

Nice driving!

Much better than Autocar's review. Really good intro!

love this car.

love this guy such big balls

@kernowarty

5 жыл бұрын

How can you tell, they were always hidden from view?

Please make a review of Mclaren 670lt next please... :)

Looks more like a face-lifted 458, rather then a brand new model. kinda disappointing they hasn't gone one step further with the design to give a the new model a really distinctive look design as the lip they done going from 430 to the 458..

@Wishwader

9 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It's a slightly tweaked 458. That wouldn't be an issue but the 458 already looks dated. I suspect most of the effort went into getting turbo lag down given Ferrari are rusty in this area.

@zatharos6427

9 жыл бұрын

Well the point of the 488 was just an evolutionary step in car generations. Think about it this way. The 360 was the base and the 430 took that base and brought it a step up. The same goes for the 488. Its a step up from the 458. You cant compare the 430 to a 458. Its just not in the same generation. 458 and 430 dont even look alike let alone share anything to do with each other. Ferrari has always done this where they take one model (example 360 Modena) and just modify it to make it into a "new" model. Basically 2 car per generation. 360 to 430. 458 to 488.

@Berserkr01

9 жыл бұрын

Clayton Cortina So is the 355 a second generation to the 348?

@zatharos6427

9 жыл бұрын

Berserkr01 yep! basically!

@1010thechamp

9 жыл бұрын

That's how Ferrari works. The 355 is an updated 348 just like the 430 is an updated 360, and as you guessed it the 488 is an updated 458, great car though this 488 was needed to fight off the likes of the Huracan and the 675LT, if you have £200k+ ready to spend on a series production supercar then this is again the winner, fuck the R8s, Lambos, Mclarens or 911s, this is the beast to get, I believe it's also quicker than a F12 or Aventador over 1/4 mile, that is savagely fast, not far off an 1000cc superbike.

More Steven Sutcliffe pls ✌🏻️

Steve, you are the man, and ferrari, you are the king... Great video.

Fantastic !

reminds me of the Speciale

I actually like the turbo better.....DONT HATE ME FOT SAYING THAT!! I just love the sound of the turbo with the monster V8

Camera has some white balance issues...good review btw

Can't wait to see the Scuderia version...

I don't get the hate on lag, especially on dedicated sports cars. It's fun, sounds awesome, feels great, and makes the experience that much harder and more rewarding.

@derbigpr500

9 жыл бұрын

bummaggots Maybe once you drive a N/A engine with really good throttle response you'll understand it. :P

@ianmanndesign

9 жыл бұрын

bummaggots Totally agree, it's awesome when boost comes on, it makes you nervous and the car more thrilling!

@youtubasoarus

9 жыл бұрын

bummaggots Nah, I agree with derbigpr500 in that the NA cars are much more instant and react better.

@Tbland0930

9 жыл бұрын

bummaggots I get that people have personal preferences, but that is the most ridiculous thing I've read all week.

@_chipchip

9 жыл бұрын

derbigpr500 I have a NA with a great motor. I've only a variety of both however. I'm not hating on NA, I love the sound and throttle response, all i'm saying is that some of the turbo cars I've only with the most lag were also the most fun.

Didn't Steve Sutcliffe review cars for Autocar ?

A first look on Ferrari's new masterpiece! The 488 GTB is powered with a turbocharged 3.9 ltr V8 producing incredible 670 hp. It does not look like the introduction of the turbocharger was a treachery on Ferrari's excellent engine technology. It seems like Steve Sutcliffe had a splendid day. Thanks for these great impressions of acceleration on the road.

the monster

Jesus, he didn't hold back. It looks properly rapid. Like scary fast.

It's a beautiful car! Ferrari has done it again. Can you imagine what this puppy would sound like if you strapped on a Tubi exhaust?!?! Phenomenal!

this guy is for sure and definitely a 458 fan

@franciscor7970

8 жыл бұрын

+Bond all we are :D

Would this take down the new MCL(McLarens)

A set of straight pipes will cure any sound woes.

Just have Steve do all the reviews for Auto express.

I wondered where Sutcliffe went and he's here! Subscribed as l really like his videos.

As usual, good review from Sutcliffe. Kind of gets to the point quicker than a lot of other reviewers.. Not much interest in this car though. It's just software disguising turbocharging. Want to make your car turbocharged? Then make it feel turbocharged!! Give me lag, give me dead spots down the rev range, give me big top end! This leaves me cold.

Awesome.

The suspension seems to be to soft

Steve says the steering is "...sorted..." but doesn't say if there's a "connected to the road feel"...Any 488 owners out there watching this video? :)

It doesn't sound as 458 because it revs only to 8000 and not as 458 up to 9000 rpm. Ferrari was forced by the competition to go turbo. They had the highest hp/L from a NA engine in any sports car but competition kept adding bigger turbos and superchargers. But thankfully Ferrari knows how to set up a turbo engine, by increasing the torque with each gear so it doesn't end up being a race car with full torque at low end, like some cars from other manufacturers.

Maybe there's something wrong with me. I mean, 308GTB and 288GTO were magic. Testarossa took time to get used to the styling, but eventually it outgrew everything in spades. 348 and 355 were beautiful. 550 Maranello was excellent. 360 Modena, still great, but 430 was such a big disappointment aesthetically, at least. 458 and 488 GTB is a great improvement over the 430, however, that F1 inspired front end, and missing pair of tail lights, is not my thing. To put it short, I find things, quite a few things I'd want changed on this new Ferrari. Remove this, add this and that. Well, no such issues with Lexus LFA. I don't even see too many problems with Nissan GT-R. And the original Audi R8 was fantastic, I even take the fairy Christmas tree headlights. Everything else was so perfect on the R8. Then managed to destroy R8 now, but that's another story altogether. To put it short, I was not a huge 360 Modena fan, but I'd take the Modena over the 488GTB now. That's probably the best I can put it. And yes, make my transmission H-pattern manual. Thank you very much.

Someone needs to test it versus Enzo now. Imagine only 13 years ago people paid immense money for this performance.

@derbigpr500

9 жыл бұрын

D Gmaz A 458 could run circles around an Enzo, so this won't have any problems beating it.

This is the best sounding turbocharged car ever made. The noise you hear is not the exhaust note, it is Ferrari's signature flat plane crack. A Ferrari always sounds like Ferrari.

458 goes up in price now?

I would think after making such a big deal about how the car sounds, you'd let us hear it at least ONCE in an 8-minute video! Even the shots from outside of the car are still using the audio from the lav mic on his shirt. If it was just some guy shooting with an iPhone or something, I'd understand, but this is a professional automotive review channel. There are 3-4 onboard cameras used, at least one other guy shooting from outside, good editing, all that pretty cinematography, etc.... but not even a $100 Rode shotgun? What a shame.

This car is like the 458 Italia in stealth mode... not quite as dramatic-sounding but BETTER in nearly ALL other ways. :)

I want to know. If you do a car review, why they never talk the car's interior design?

@ahmedarnab954

9 жыл бұрын

These are concentrated reviews. They only get the time to talk about the more distinct, prominent features. The interiors pretty much the same as the 458's, so Autoexpress opted not to waste time talking about it. If you want a more in depth video review, check out the one Chris Harris' done. 18 mins long, proper review.

@43SunSon

9 жыл бұрын

Tawfiqur Rahman lol. thanks.

@nikb6528

9 жыл бұрын

Tawfiqur Rahman but still almost nothing about interior

For a turbocharged car, it sounds good. For a Ferrari, not even close.

488 sounds to me way better than any 458

Hey Steve old sport wonder what would be your channel calendar for this season already saw you in DRIVE now in auto express, good chap just let us know where to be to see you ! Now autocar UK is just a trash with the salesman testing cars , nice work

Love the 488......

Love it 😎

So Steve Sutcliffe has left Autocar and gone freelance. With the success of internet auto journalism, I guess that isn't a bad idea. Back to the car: The air intake ruins the clean looks of the side profile. The front grill looks better, but the bonnet doesn't. And I miss the F40 inspired rear exhaust. Can't comment on anything other than the looks simce I haven't seen or driven either of them. Probably never will. :(

Well, is the age old debate about turbo vs naturally aspiration. I would say if you haven't heard what a 458 sounds like before then the 488 sounds OK. But, once you've the 458, then it is a pretty big drop-off. But, I guess that's the price you pay for better performance. For me, a 458 is more than fast enough, but I can't expect others to feel that way and is only natural for people wanting to stay with the game. This is why I am curious what Lamborghini is going to come up with. By all accounts, it seems like they may opt for the KERs htbrid approach, if so you may not have to suffer a trade-off with engine sound.

Always loved Ferrari but I'd take the Mclaren 650s even if it wasn't better dynamically. Looks better and probably rarer.

@Wishwader

9 жыл бұрын

I'd take the 675LT, but I hear you. Whenever shows like Top Gear do group reviews it's always the McLaren which gets the public attention, and given this is just a tweaked 458 that's probably still the case.

@mattromanes

9 жыл бұрын

Wishwader A tweaked 458 that is 85% brand new...

@tmat04

7 жыл бұрын

squeezar jones The 650S is a great looking car, not doubt! But, in my opinion, the 488 looks better.

It looks very similar to the 458 which is a good thing because the 458 is a stunning car

Smart Load On

4:40 "almost like a normally aspirated engine" another confirmation...

6:45 really i mean really beautiful

(Ferrari 288 gto and f40) turbo v8 and one of the best ferrari ever

The 488 GTB speaks "quietly" relatively speaking, but carries a big stick. A magnificent car in my humble opinion and looks more muscular than the 458.

Chirs Harris did the best video for this car!

I'm sure it's a brilliant car, but I think the 458 looks and sounds better. Maybe over time I'll warm up to it, but I doubt it. Formula 1 proves that technical progress doesn't necessarily mean better entertainment and I feel more or less the same with this car. It wouldn't be on my list if I were in the position to buy one.

If I were ever wealthy enough. It would be a tough decision between this & a Huracan... love them both. lol

It sounds like pretty normal Ferrari until it hits redline. I think that's the problem. It revs about 1000 RPM less than the 458 and once it starts reving to redline you anticipate the engine note to change more dramatically but because Ferrari lowered the redline for the turbo, the engine seems to be interrupted from reving as high as it wants to... That last 1000 RPM takes away from the drama of the engine.

i think it sounds great

@hendradi3031

9 жыл бұрын

LiamzMedia try to listen 360CS, 599XX, 458 Speciale & FXX K sound & find a difference

Is the new Ford GT one of the rivals for this car?

This Ferrari is salvage, but controllable, Did you notice the concentration of Steve in the road?

For 6:38 to 6:42 the video looks like if it came from a game like Forza 5, GT6, PCars, etc.

I prefer the looks of this over the 458. The triple tailpipes are daft, for example.

I prefer the 458

Wonder if this is faster in a straight line than the F12

@shreyasdhimate5126

9 жыл бұрын

S Miller it is!

@Ale55andr082

9 жыл бұрын

S Miller in terms of acceleration yes, in terms of top speed, no

@nameunko

9 жыл бұрын

Not from a rolling start

@ScottZ370

9 жыл бұрын

Emmanuel Wang probably is, if you look at all the stats

@nameunko

9 жыл бұрын

F12 is faster than aventador in a rolling start.

This or the aventador sv

Rather have a GT3 RS. Plenty fast enough for mere mortals,sounds epic,grips like a limpet,looks like a Gt racer minus decals. What else do you need? Apart from a shitload of cash.

i hope next, 488 GTO use naturally aspirated engine.

@hendradi3031

9 жыл бұрын

Jason indeed bro, Ferrari's soul sound is gone in V8.

Classic ferrari, born to be champion. The only exception was in this family, 25 something years ago, for them huge conceptional change 348 tb. Honda nsx really demolished the ferrari. But after then ferrari never let it again, and we are still seeing great ferrari s. Thank you ferrari.

with an Ebay chip this can beat P1

i wish they changed the headlights to differentiate the look a bit more from the 458. The 'face' of a car defines it's look and headlights are so important to that. It's hard to see more than a 458. disappointing.

Can't wait to drive this on forza when ever it comes out

Not bad at all

I personally never liked how the 458 sounded... Much prefer the F355 and Modena noise to this day....

"...Get away with it.." (Drifts) car comes in front "How ever this is not the ideal place to do these stuff" xD

Love the videos AutoExpress... but this car... it made me yawn man.

Have anyone tried watching this with the auto generated caption? 😂

still has a nice sound dont know wat people are talking about. obviously does not sound as good as an atmospheric V8 from the 458 but not horrible at all.

Nobody can get away with anything: KZread The Great White Throne.

One day.

Shouldn't it be called the 398?

Ferrari4life

Its funny to see how these jouralists are more impressed with 458 speciale.That tells everything about this car

Doesn't sound as nice as the 458 and isn't as nice looking. It's a nice car don't get me wrong. But looks a bit soft and a bit of a downgrade. Not keen on that side profile.

@HesteBremse

9 жыл бұрын

Adam02M Agree on the sound not on the looks, the air intakes on the sides makes it looks more muscular imo, but it´s rather subjective I guess.

@TheWalrus0608

9 жыл бұрын

Adam02M At first, I didn't think it looked as nice as the 458, but it's really growing on me. Sound wise, I agree though. Trying to make a lower revving, smaller displacement engine sound better than a bigger, higher revving engine is a tough one.