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2016 Ferrari

488 GTB

Auto (AM7), 8 cyl, 3.9 L, Turbo, SIDI

Ferrari 488 GTB: best and worst years
2016 Ferrari 488 GTB (photo 1 of 3)

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Overview

Body
Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AM7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
661
Power to weight
0.203 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.37
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
501 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
48 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,252 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
5
Owner complaints
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS100%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2 total.

Ferrari 488 GTB: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

49 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 4, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFNA 180

    Recall 78 Customer Acknowledgement -- We are informing the customer that if any aftermarket components or modifications are present on the vehicle that it may hinder the software installation necessary for Recall C24000078 and normal operation of the instrument cluster.

  • Jun 4, 2020EQUIPMENT2668

    Replacing CCP pressure sensors

  • Mar 25, 2020EQUIPMENT2663

    Ferrari Predictive Maintenance – Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents

  • Mar 25, 2020EQUIPMENT2660

    2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 02)

  • Feb 28, 2020EQUIPMENT2638

    2019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10)

  • Feb 5, 2020EQUIPMENT2652

    2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 01)

  • Feb 5, 2020EQUIPMENT2648

    Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - Intervals and deadlines for scheduled maintenance activities

  • Jan 30, 2020EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2643

    Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines

  • and 41 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / unlimited mi
Powertrain
3 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr
Maintenance
7 yr

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.