Discover the exclusive Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti, a $1.1 million limited‑edition supercar inspired by the 2017 WEC champion. Learn more now!
The Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti is more than a road car; it’s a tribute to the Italian marque’s triumph in the 2017 World Endurance Championship (WEC) where the 488 GTE clinched the LM GTE Pro title. Limited to just 200 units worldwide, this exclusive model lets owners experience a piece of racing history.
Racing Heritage
In the 2017 WEC season, Ferrari’s factory team and drivers dominated the LM GTE Pro class with car number 51, the 488 GTE. To commemorate that victory, Ferrari unveiled the 488 Pista Piloti – a road‑legal homage that draws directly from the championship‑winning AF Corse race car.
Ultra‑Limited Production
Only about 200 Piloti units were produced, and roughly 52 of them were allocated for the United States market. The car is sold exclusively to participants in Ferrari’s own Challenge series, ensuring it remains a truly collector’s item.
Design & Aerodynamics
The Piloti retains the aggressive silhouette of the standard 488 Pista, but adds a suite of race‑inspired aerodynamic tweaks. A carbon‑fiber S‑Duct air intake, a painted‑in‑Tricolore livery echoing the Italian flag, and a rear diffuser with carbon‑crafted vents all contribute to a 20% increase in downforce compared with the 488 GTB.
Carbon‑Fiber Innovations
- 20‑inch carbon‑fiber wheels from Carbon Revolution – 40% lighter than standard rims.
- Carbon‑ceramic brake discs: 398 mm front, 360 mm rear.
- Lightweight carbon air‑vent strips and rear wing extensions.
- Carbon‑fibre bucket seats wrapped in Alcantara with a handcrafted Tricolore‑patterned backrest.
These materials shave 91 kg off the car’s weight, sharpening its handling and agility.
Performance Powertrain
Under the hood sits a 3.9‑litre twin‑turbo V8 delivering an astonishing 720 hp and 770 Nm of torque—about 50 hp more than the standard 488 GTB. Paired with a seven‑speed dual‑clutch F1‑style gearbox and rear‑wheel drive, the Pista Piloti rockets from 0‑100 km/h (0‑62 mph) in just 2.85 seconds and tops out at over 340 km/h (212 mph).
Pricing & Availability
When it launched in 2018, the 488 Pista Piloti carried a price tag of €951,762, roughly US $1.12 million. While a handful have found homes in Vietnam, none of the Piloti variant is currently available there.
For enthusiasts seeking the purest blend of road‑legal comfort and race‑track DNA, the Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti stands as one of the most coveted supercars on the planet.
