For some time, allegedly in Ferrari actively working on a new modification of the body 488 GTB. These statements were confirmed in part by a fan of the brand, who managed to shoot a test prototype near the base of the Italian manufacturer in Maranello. The pictures posted on youtube by a user with the nickname Marchetino, which is actually automotive journalist is seen revised 458 Italia, which differs from the original in the big air intakes in the front. Initially, the author of the photographs has decided that this is a test mule for the new model Dino, but he said the car was equipped with a V8 engine, not a V6, so this version falls. One of the engineers at Ferrari, surrounded the car, however, is mentioned KERS (system recovery of kinetic energy), which means that the machine is equipped with a hybrid engine.
A system KERS, and the sheet labeled F142M M3 in coupe prototype (F142M-yard index is precisely body 488 GTB) somewhat clarified the situation. Apparently reconstruction in the car are not only increase the power of the combustion engine, but also the addition of an electric motor and batteries. The placing of such a car a year ago and hinted boss of Fiat-Chrysler Sergio Marchionne. If he really came into production, it will be the first hybrid Ferrari c V8 engine. Superhibridat LaFerrari e equipped with a V12 engine.
488 standard relies on 3.9-liter V8 with 670 hp and 760 Nm, and is available as a coupe and Spider (open version). Expectations are new modification to be called 488 Speciale or 488 Scuderia.
