DecodedCarsFerrari 488 Spider
4 model years from 2016 to 2019, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2016–2019
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 3.9L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2018 (1)
- Fewest problems
- 2019
- Interest
- 16,206 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2019 488 Spider in brief
The 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider is a two seaters offered with a 3.9L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,362 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 9% worse than the 2019 two seaters average of 19.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
The Ferrari 488 Spider has 4 model years in our data, from 2016 to 2019.
Its most efficient year was 2019 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 18 MPG.
Buying used? 2019 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2018 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 5 campaigns and 1 owner complaints.
How the 2016 488 Spider compares
The 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider is a two seaters offered with a 3.9L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,362 lb.
About the Ferrari 488 Spider
The Ferrari 488 is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. The car replaced the 458, being the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the F40. It was succeeded by the Ferrari F8.
From the Wikipedia article "Ferrari 488", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2019 488 Spider pros & cons
Full 2019 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2019 488 Spider
0 owner complaints · 2 recalls
Year to avoid2018 488 Spider
1 owner complaint · 4 recalls
Most reported: Service Brakes
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2019 488 Spider
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista | 17 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 Ferrari Portofino | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Aston Martin Vantage | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 Lamborghini Huracan | 15 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2019 McLaren Automotive 570S Coupe | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →