While most people associate the Ferrari with bright shades of red, this stunning 2019 488 pistachio shows that the brand’s supercars look even better when painted in blue.
The 488 pistachios in question are currently up for auction Cars are being collected And was ordered through the automaker’s special atelier process. Through this personalization program, the original owner was able to order the car in Blue Eletrico, a gorgeous color contrasting with the white and gray racing stripes.
See also: Ferrari 488 Pistachio is a full fledged car that claims to drive less than you expect
Elsewhere, the car has been fitted with a carbon fiber front flap and side splitter, a carbon fiber rear diffuser, carbon fiber side skirt and vents, and Scuderia shields on the front quarter panel. Round the exterior of the 20-inch 10-spoke wheel with Giallo brake caliper and wrap the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup in 2 tires. The list goes on to say that the blue work was wrapped in paint protection film.
This 488 Pistar interior is also quite special. Many of the inner surfaces are clothed in plush alcantara where abundant carbon fiber accents are found throughout. Blue stripes are also available in seating centers and the supercar has Ferrari’s available carbon-fiber racing seats.
The 488 Pistachio came out of the factory with a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that churned 710 hp through the rear wheels and thanks to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. It can hit a speed of 62 mph (100 km / h) in just 2.85 seconds and this car has driven only 2,353 miles.
When sales of the 488 Pistachios first began in the UK, prices skyrocketed to £ 252,000 ($ 311,000), and with three days left in the auction, bidding has already surpassed that mark. A browse through British Classifieds shows that most 488 pistachio models are earning more than 20 320,000 ($ 395,000).