Car comparison

Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8vsFerrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 458 Speciale

4.5 V8

605 hp4497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Ferrari 488 GTB

3.9 V8

670 hp3902 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8

  • Most powerful
    670 hp
    500 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    472 hp/t
    352 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    260 g/km
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari458 Speciale4.5 V8Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
Power
605hp451kW
670hp500kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
760Nm561lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.0s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
39.0s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
7.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
434hp/t323kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
472hp/t352kW/t214hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,497cc274cu in
3,902cc238cu in
Length
4,571mm180in
4,568mm180in
Width
1,951mm77in
1,952mm77in
Height
1,203mm47in
1,213mm48in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,647mm65in
Trunk volume-
230L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
86L
78L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
260g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V89,000 rpm6,000 rpm9,250 rpm
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V88,000 rpm3,000 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari458 Speciale4.5 V8Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
25.4 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
236 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
148 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
605 hp
451 kW
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
670 hp
500 kW

Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8 has 65 hp more than Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8 and Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
760 Nm
561 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
1,420 kg
3,131 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V83.0 s
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V83.0 s

Although Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8 has more power, Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
434 hp/t
323 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
472 hp/t
352 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
729 km
453 mi
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
605 hp
451 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
670 hp
500 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,571 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,568 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,213 mm
47.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
3.0 s
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari458 Speciale4.5 V8
434 hp/t
323 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
472 hp/t
352 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari458 Speciale4.5 V8Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
Power
605 hp
451 kW
670 hp
500 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,571 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,568 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,213 mm
47.8 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
275 g/km
260 g/km
Trunk score
-
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
434 hp/t
323 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
472 hp/t
352 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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