Shit. He is in 50 at 5k rpm in first.lol goes you never drove an gt car. When hes in second well over 100mph he hits third in these cars quite a bit. Pay attention. He says the gear hes in sometimes.
What makes this guy so much better than every other UA-cam car guy is that he can out drive every one of them, and he could care less about what anyone thinks. These other guys are putting around L.A. having no idea how to even shift a DSG and they care more about shows and who's seeing them drive down the road. This guy is out there alone just absolutely killing it. He wants to pass cafe bikes that are doing 120. He puts each car through its paces.. He's a great driver and he loves to drive. He does not care what anyone else thinks, he's in it for the experience.
+Johny Piston never want to use that shit... i learned from a friend it's a bad idea when your wifes in the car and a... "friend" whos a girl calls you ;)
I find myself agreeing with this more and more as time goes on. The Pista is something else but I don't think anything else comes close for the an all rounder at the money they are now.
The correction was spot on! As a scientist myself, I appreciate someone willing to admit they were wrong, in public. It didn't detract anything from the video either, IMO. AND we got some additional cool info about the car.
Gotta understand that theres always going to be people whining and complaining about something. It's 2016 and people are still whining that 911s are liquid cooled. Ok yes, the 488 doesn't sound as good as a 458, but it still sounds pretty damn good and its a better car in just about every other way. Also keep in mind, the 288 GTO and F40 were TT v8s, and those are considered by many to be the best cars to ever be assembled by the firm, so this is by no means sacrilege.
The 288 and F40 had turbos yes but for different purposes. They were for adding hp to small engines for bug power. Not fuel efficiency like the 488 is.
Clayton Cortina There is unfortunately no defeating regulations anymore. Ferrari did it for as long as they could and sadly I see lamborghini eventually going that direction as well.
+Dantheman yep. The damn Euro market and regulations. Well at least the 458 is going to only appreciate in value now. Especially the Speciale and Aperta versions
Might just be my favorite one take yet. In this video, you seem much more casual and relaxed, even compared to some of your other one takes. It could be do to the fact that you've had time to get comfortable with the car, that the car is just so good, or that you don't have to worry about holding a conversation with a passenger, but I like it a lot. This longer, more casual form of video is really great when the car itself is so damn cool. Keep it up, man.
Driving a supercar at speed is very easy. Driving some crazy tuner car at speed is much different. There's always some component, some weak link somewhere, that keeps the car from feeling as comfortable at speed.
+Francis Arnaud I don't know exactly what max RPM ferrari sounds like, but I'll take Matt's word for it when he talks about taking it to 8000 in the video.
the redline difference is of a 1000rpms. 8000rpm's for the 488 9000 for the 458. not a huge difference though. the sound is different because of different engine designs.
I swear, I hope Matt Farrah never stops making these videos. These are so much more informative and more fun to watch than pretty much any other reviewer out there.
Dude - you have no apologizes to make, you are driving real cars or real roads under real conditions. I love it, I don't watch all the videos...but ones like this with the Ferrari 488 or any Mustang video and I will be watching. I know you are having fun all the time, thanks so much for doing this!!
These are the best car reviews I've seen on You Tube and I've seen a zillion of them including probably every Jay Leno's Garage. This guy doesn't waste your time like some others and he knows how to drive really well. I think I read somewhere yesterday that there's no more smoking tire and that makes me sad. I'd rather have read there's no more something else other than this guy. Thanks for producing videos without fluff. I wish you well in future endeavors.
Matt Farah, I just want to congratulate you on the success of TheSmokingTire channel lately. I've been subscribed since this first kicked off and I'm glad I stuck around. Your content is very enjoyable to watch and I feel it is still not even at its peak yet. Keep up the great work! Also, I do miss you on the /Drive channel!
+MegaSturrup i cried, when i was informed the end of the naturally aspirated 4.5l v8 in the 458 and that they'll implement the new 4.0l biturbo v8 in the new 488gtb. I mean ferrari could have been waiting with that downsizing shit.
I remember an engineer talking about how they alleviated most the of turbo noise in the induction sound to punctuate the engine note. I think they did a fine job!
That motorcyclist was a d*ck for not letting him by on the two lane. Great vid. Thorough review and explanation of almost every aspect of the car. Thanks, thumbs up and subscribed.
Superb video as always, Matt. I love the way these one-takes are so natural feeling, and lacking in bullshit (cinematic bullshit, presentation bullshit, bullshit bullshit etc.). You and Chris Harris are the absolute top two car reviewers.
Magnificent video Matt.. of a Magnificent car... on some fricking amazing roads! The roads are so amazing I had to get them into a Sim Racing game. The game is Assetto Corsa... The track is called L.A. Canyons :) A big big thank you for showing me these roads Matt!
Great video and review! I loved that you really drove the car and put it through its paces. I've once driven the Ferrari California in Italy and was really impressed with the performance. But the 488 is a lot faster. I can only imagine the thrill of driving that car. Must be exhilarating!
Matt, I feel the same way about the 458 Spider; I've driven several of them, every time an event. The buttons on the steering wheel at first seems like madness, but once you get your head around it and start to drive FAST, it becomes so intuitive that other cars just pale by comparison. Simply the best car ever built that sells under $1m.
This seems like one of those amazing cars that goes so fast that you go into a corner thinking holy shit I'm going too fast but then brakes easily slow you down and the turn in is beautiful and the rush of excitement you get from making the turn not just okay but beautifully is overwhelming. I'm usually an American car guy but this thing looks awesome and I agree it seems way under priced.
You're lucky Matt. I got to sit in one back in October and fell in love. Usually I can write off exotics as unobtainable, but the 488 is a car I HAVE to drive at some point.
I absolutely love this guys critque, this is my favourite car its just so useable and its looks are so much better that the 458 which is a great looking car itself, those intercooler inlets are so gorgeous and that power band just wow.
Ah yes a production car with a 3L V10 that revs to a casual 19,000 RPM. I'm sure that won't have a warranty longer than 15 hours as the engines that made that great sound lasted a race weekend and that was it. There's also the fact that Ferrari has never used a V10 in their road cars and only made a V10 in their Formula 1 cars because of the regulations in Formula 1 at the time. With the way emissions standards are now you will never see another new naturally aspirated and non-hybrid Ferrari ever again. It's sad, but it's the only reality.
The Ferrari FXX with its V12 sounded very similar to a V10 F1 car, even though it's engine was not able to rev 18,000rpm. I guess all Ferraris can't sound exactly the same for model variation. Most people who can actually afford a Ferrari probably do not want an excessively loud exhaust sound anyway.
I absolutely love the small moment of tranquility before it comes on cam during launch, it's like "dump, 0.23 seconds of normal acceleration, and then LUDICROUS SPEED ENGAGE!!!!!!" and it looks like it is positively thrilling.
Also let us admit that the 488 does a quarter mile in 10.9 and from launch you accelerated unabashedly for like 9 seconds. Were you doing something near the neighborhood of 13 miles an hour in under 10 seconds? That shit looked so damn fun.
Keys to flying under the radar is knowing your environment, knowing the type of people that will drive the same road, and looking ahead as far as you can. Sometimes on coming traffic signal what's ahead. If you see a biker tap their helmet slow down.
I guess I'm just paranoid about cops on backroads from bad luck episodes several years back. I normally don't drive hard unless there's no one else on the road and I can physically see that there's not a cop sitting around a corner or something. Maybe once I get away from a cdl career I won't be as paranoid.
I didn't drove the 458, but I drove this 488 spider. I loved the surgical feel of this car, i just wanted to take it on a circuit, because I was in a city (Dubai ). Amazing handling !!!! I'm a motorcycle driver, mostly 1000 cc , fierblade is my choice. This car is a motorcycle sensation giver.
Car throttle was good, then they launched the app and all the 10 year olds got it. Now its just a load of skyline and gtr pictures. Shame. That being said, this was an excellent one take, pretty cool car.
thanks to the owner for letting you drive their car. What a beauty. I like watching your videos along with Chris Harris' because you see the racing potential versus street enjoyment. very different. enjoyed. thx
Variety makes me a fan . Hadn't thought of this car in a while and here Matt's taking us for a ride. Sit back, push the troubles away, it's gonna be a good day tater
I just don't understand why he doesn't pass the slow moving cars on the left lane. I mean, he's already breaking the law by going over the speed limit. What is he afraid of?
+Swagg S There's no proof that he's speeding. The speedometer is never clearly visible. Passing over the double-yellow would literally be filming incriminating evidence of himself. Also, a dick move.
+canonphoto it's whatever the jealousy would by insane and all he could do was block Matt, but more importantly he wanted to piss of a Ferrari owner but all he ended up doing was stopping the crazy cool biker from chasing Matt so he kinda fucked over his own team
Great stuff. I also love what they've done with the engine settings, not having full performance in every gear but getting it gradually as you shift up. They say that makes it feel like a N/A engine.
+Ryan Robinson No doubt, hell even a normal 458 when considering some aspects, but the 488 is clearly faster. Just wish the 488 had the same scream the 458 had!
I had the pleasure of driving a 2017 488 gtb in Nero Daytona metallic and yes she is imazing to drive. She's coming home soon and will be sitting next to my 1199S panagali . Can't wait, thanks for the vid.
The 488 anyone can buy (not limited) the 675LT is a limited edition limited to 500. Hence the price difference. They are trading way above their list price as well. I'm sure the depreciation on the 488 will be high.
The one downside to having such a crazy capable car is that your never get to see it's full potential on the road. Even with Matt driving it relatively hard the car sounds like it's working at like 30% of it's capacity. Is it better to drive a slower car fast, or drive a fast car slow?
+DCassidy42 How is that a downside? You're a fucking idiot if you're seeing the full potential of a Miata on a public road, so how is a Ferrari any different?
+koopatroopa187 Taking a car to it's limits is inherently satisfying and kind of the intention of having a sports car, no?. Not being able to do that kind of defeats the purpose of having something with such high limits. It's like owning a ford raptor and the most action it will see is a pothole. If you aren't using something to within 60% of it's potential what's the point? The Ferrari is amazing don't get me wrong, but you really need to get on a track to truly appreciate the car.
Great vid, the enthusiasm is infectious. The white Merc and the bikers: a demo of why you don’t want a *red* Ferrari - envy, the national sport of the USA. Spec your Ferrari in blue, grey, silver or green - and enjoy a hassle-free life 🥳
Amazing. 245 front and 305 rear tires. Z28 has the same width front tires as this Ferrari with 661 hp has as rear tires. I wish US manufacturers worked more on chassis tuning than taking the shortcut to higher performance by use of extreme tires (very wide front tires) to improve turning and stopping. Z28, Z06, 350GT R are now more track cars than sports cars. This also shows the difference between Mclaren and Ferrari. Mclaren needs a few more years and models to get close to Ferrari level. Just going fast or faster doesn't make a good or better car. While Matt was impressed by the 650S and 650LT's speed, he was a lot more impressed by Everything 488 GTB could do. It's also refreshing to see the difference between these cars, from a possible customer's view, driving them.
+U2 Guitar Tutorials most force-inducted engines doesn't sound as good as a naturally aspirated ones, but a little tweak on the exhaust system would solve the problem just fine. take GTR for instance, V6 turbo, powerful & efficient, sounds great when paired with the right aftermarket exhaust and tuned properly.
+John B •Non instant power response •Cost of installation •Noise doesn't appeal to me •Unreliability with high boost or after 100k miles of driving •Sudden surge of power vs linear power I think I have perfectly legitimate points.
If you'd have the money to buy either one of these cars then who in their right mind would buy that porshe lol? I mean seriously. The Ferrari 488 GTB is just completely on another level in every aspect, the looks, the sound, the performance...everything about it is just absolutely perfect. Ferrari 488 GTB for me please!
It’s amazing how he pushes these car fast while staying under the 50MPH speed limit
Shit. He is in 50 at 5k rpm in first.lol goes you never drove an gt car. When hes in second well over 100mph he hits third in these cars quite a bit. Pay attention. He says the gear hes in sometimes.
I always obey the speed limits in weekend country driving with a 911 or S4. I try to keep it under 3 times the limit.
@@johnanthony5931 went right over your head didnt it?
John Anthony lol second wont hit 100 in any of these cars 😂
@@johnanthony5931 ill just assume youre being sarcastic
What makes this guy so much better than every other UA-cam car guy is that he can out drive every one of them, and he could care less about what anyone thinks. These other guys are putting around L.A. having no idea how to even shift a DSG and they care more about shows and who's seeing them drive down the road. This guy is out there alone just absolutely killing it. He wants to pass cafe bikes that are doing 120. He puts each car through its paces.. He's a great driver and he loves to drive. He does not care what anyone else thinks, he's in it for the experience.
"Bluetooth takes a while to connect". Guess that rules it out for me ...sheesh.
lmao! haha
+Johny Piston never want to use that shit... i learned from a friend it's a bad idea when your wifes in the car and a... "friend" whos a girl calls you ;)
+Nik Brudar Nik Brudar. Watching MY one-take. This one is on MY subscription feed.
+Johny Piston Me too
+Nik Brudar You're totally right, man - I'm sorry. We will share my subscription feed videos. But just so you know, they're still my videos.
"One of the best cars I've ever driven"...already sold coming from someone with as much seat time as yourself. Beautiful car.
I find myself agreeing with this more and more as time goes on. The Pista is something else but I don't think anything else comes close for the an all rounder at the money they are now.
The correction was spot on! As a scientist myself, I appreciate someone willing to admit they were wrong, in public. It didn't detract anything from the video either, IMO. AND we got some additional cool info about the car.
Wait. You’re something of a scientist yourself?
"Everybody should buy these."
Ayy lmao. That's the spirit!
Gotta understand that theres always going to be people whining and complaining about something. It's 2016 and people are still whining that 911s are liquid cooled. Ok yes, the 488 doesn't sound as good as a 458, but it still sounds pretty damn good and its a better car in just about every other way. Also keep in mind, the 288 GTO and F40 were TT v8s, and those are considered by many to be the best cars to ever be assembled by the firm, so this is by no means sacrilege.
The 288 and F40 had turbos yes but for different purposes. They were for adding hp to small engines for bug power. Not fuel efficiency like the 488 is.
Clayton Cortina There is unfortunately no defeating regulations anymore. Ferrari did it for as long as they could and sadly I see lamborghini eventually going that direction as well.
+Dantheman yep. The damn Euro market and regulations. Well at least the 458 is going to only appreciate in value now. Especially the Speciale and Aperta versions
Clayton Cortina The speciale will probably one day be in the 7-8 figure range
Might just be my favorite one take yet. In this video, you seem much more casual and relaxed, even compared to some of your other one takes. It could be do to the fact that you've had time to get comfortable with the car, that the car is just so good, or that you don't have to worry about holding a conversation with a passenger, but I like it a lot. This longer, more casual form of video is really great when the car itself is so damn cool. Keep it up, man.
Driving a supercar at speed is very easy. Driving some crazy tuner car at speed is much different. There's always some component, some weak link somewhere, that keeps the car from feeling as comfortable at speed.
The sound feels like a 458 that hasn't been pushed all the way to its max rpm
+Francis Arnaud I don't know exactly what max RPM ferrari sounds like, but I'll take Matt's word for it when he talks about taking it to 8000 in the video.
That's because of the turbo chargers. They take some of the noise away, as well as not revving as high
the redline difference is of a 1000rpms. 8000rpm's for the 488 9000 for the 458. not a huge difference though. the sound is different because of different engine designs.
meteoricthrone
Fire Blade its called a flat plane crank. doesnt sound like a conventional v8 because of that
This was a treat to watch! Can't wait to get our hands on one!
Love you guy's systems for the gtr... But ferraris are already perfect.
+RJ Echols I'd have to disagree. Most modern Ferraris can be improved by certain exhausts.
+RJ Echols Doesn't hurt to give it a go. You might be pleasantly surprised!
well if you prove me wrong then i'll buy one for my 488 ;) lol jk i'm broke
Love the 488 GTB! It's absolutely amazing in every way, a truly magnificent supercar. Ferrari is simply the best!
That guy on the bike behind you woke up and said I don't care if I DIE TODAY.
God, the carbon by itself is like double the price of my car...
hi
+Kevin Berberi he said double the price of "my" car, reading is fundamental
+Kevin Berberi Read his comment again..
+Kevin Berberi he's saying the carbon on the ferrari costs twice as much as his own car
What was Kevin's original comment haha, im curious
I swear, I hope Matt Farrah never stops making these videos. These are so much more informative and more fun to watch than pretty much any other reviewer out there.
"Wow, there is a motorcyclist behind me going at it, I think I may have to let him by..." *Mashes the Pedal*
Dude - you have no apologizes to make, you are driving real cars or real roads under real conditions. I love it, I don't watch all the videos...but ones like this with the Ferrari 488 or any Mustang video and I will be watching. I know you are having fun all the time, thanks so much for doing this!!
car throttle sponsoring the smoking tire daaayuummm
WTF is your profile pic
These are the best car reviews I've seen on You Tube and I've seen a zillion of them including probably every Jay Leno's Garage. This guy doesn't waste your time like some others and he knows how to drive really well. I think I read somewhere yesterday that there's no more smoking tire and that makes me sad. I'd rather have read there's no more something else other than this guy. Thanks for producing videos without fluff. I wish you well in future endeavors.
Matt Farah, I just want to congratulate you on the success of TheSmokingTire channel lately. I've been subscribed since this first kicked off and I'm glad I stuck around. Your content is very enjoyable to watch and I feel it is still not even at its peak yet. Keep up the great work! Also, I do miss you on the /Drive channel!
I know for damn sure matt shat his pants at 6:37
+Ramy Warda Yeah, I thought for sure that was 5-0 too.
Damn white cars take pride in pulling off to the side to troll the rest of us.
lmao! you hear it in his voice, his balls dropped thinking that was a cop 😂😂😂
lmfaoooo
Hard to believe that the 458 is already 6 years old
I remember when it came out I thought a more amazing car could never be created
+MegaSturrup i cried, when i was informed the end of the naturally aspirated 4.5l v8 in the 458 and that they'll implement the new 4.0l biturbo v8 in the new 488gtb. I mean ferrari could have been waiting with that downsizing shit.
I still find it hard to believe even today, its aged so damn well
11 years as of 2021
13 now
I remember an engineer talking about how they alleviated most the of turbo noise in the induction sound to punctuate the engine note. I think they did a fine job!
I'm going to go ahead and guess your average speed on this one was about... jail MPH
:)
The speed limit was observed at all times 😂😂😂
+froshmasta hahaha
+Cornwall1888 One can observe the speed limit and not follow it, haha.
+froshmasta More like death* MPH lmao
+froshmasta You can go to jail for speeding in the usa? :o
"Magnificent" is the word I described the 458, the 488 must be out of this world!
Great video as always!
That motorcyclist was a d*ck for not letting him by on the two lane. Great vid. Thorough review and explanation of almost every aspect of the car. Thanks, thumbs up and subscribed.
Just reviewed the 488, great job as usual
Your Review gives a true Impression of the 488gtb ❤ have one, love it, keep it
"Everybody should buy these" LoL! I wish I could!!
love how you did that edit intake- appreciate the thorough journalism. One of the reasons I have always enjoyed your work!! keep it up!
What was up with those bikers? Deliberately blocking two lanes so you cannot pass.. Great attitude.
Refreshing to see someone giving a car a full road workout without talking about where the radio controls are. Great review.
exactly why people hate bikes
people hate bikes? news to me. I love mine.
Superb video as always, Matt. I love the way these one-takes are so natural feeling, and lacking in bullshit (cinematic bullshit, presentation bullshit, bullshit bullshit etc.). You and Chris Harris are the absolute top two car reviewers.
Magnificent video Matt.. of a Magnificent car... on some fricking amazing roads!
The roads are so amazing I had to get them into a Sim Racing game.
The game is Assetto Corsa... The track is called L.A. Canyons :)
A big big thank you for showing me these roads Matt!
Seriously, you're one of a kind. Well done nad thanks for the joy you give us. Nikos, Greece.
"i love it. i want to have its children."
damn, he just read my mind.
Great video and review! I loved that you really drove the car and put it through its paces. I've once driven the Ferrari California in Italy and was really impressed with the performance. But the 488 is a lot faster. I can only imagine the thrill of driving that car. Must be exhilarating!
God damn is that nice.. Ferrari is still very much Ferrari
@9:14 is why I love one takes by Matt ......he stops his review and stomps on it in the tunnel for the sound ! awesome sound !!!
So is it "bang on" Matt? Is it? Just checking...
Kidding. Great review.
in glad the twin turbo's didn't ruin the symphony of noise that the 488 gtb make absolutely fantastic great video matt cheers from canada
I cannot believe that even after the sound of a TTV8 through a tunnel that Mercedes STILL didn't move over..smh
Matt, I feel the same way about the 458 Spider; I've driven several of them, every time an event.
The buttons on the steering wheel at first seems like madness, but once you get your head around it and start to drive FAST, it becomes so intuitive that other cars just pale by comparison. Simply the best car ever built that sells under $1m.
Fastest 18 minutes of my life. That sir was an epic drive. Thank you!
So exhilarating watching you take those turns without having to slow up at all. Amazing performance.
This seems like one of those amazing cars that goes so fast that you go into a corner thinking holy shit I'm going too fast but then brakes easily slow you down and the turn in is beautiful and the rush of excitement you get from making the turn not just okay but beautifully is overwhelming. I'm usually an American car guy but this thing looks awesome and I agree it seems way under priced.
You're lucky Matt. I got to sit in one back in October and fell in love. Usually I can write off exotics as unobtainable, but the 488 is a car I HAVE to drive at some point.
I am impressed it sounds good for a turbo
+Chris723 reminds me of the f40. twin-turbo small v8.
I absolutely love this guys critque, this is my favourite car its just so useable and its looks are so much better that the 458 which is a great looking car itself, those intercooler inlets are so gorgeous and that power band
just wow.
bikers ruining everything like always
Not only a magnificent review of an exquisite car, but also recorded in one take? You've earned my respect. Subbed!
Funny, they should issue those same licenses to Mustang owners who like to attend Cars and Coffee :D
Driving one of these tomorrow on a closed track. Can't wait!
Just watching the winding road is hypnotic. Makes me wish there were roads like this in my country.
This is a nice looking Ferrari, but I would have liked it more if it had a naturally aspirated V10 that sounds like the old Formula One cars.
Agreed
Ah yes a production car with a 3L V10 that revs to a casual 19,000 RPM.
I'm sure that won't have a warranty longer than 15 hours as the engines that made that great sound lasted a race weekend and that was it.
There's also the fact that Ferrari has never used a V10 in their road cars and only made a V10 in their Formula 1 cars because of the regulations in Formula 1 at the time.
With the way emissions standards are now you will never see another new naturally aspirated and non-hybrid Ferrari ever again.
It's sad, but it's the only reality.
+Number Two Sorry, when was the last time Ferrari put a V10 in a road car? Oh yeah, never.
V12 berlinetta
The Ferrari FXX with its V12 sounded very similar to a V10 F1 car, even though it's engine was not able to rev 18,000rpm.
I guess all Ferraris can't sound exactly the same for model variation. Most people who can actually afford a Ferrari probably do not want an excessively loud exhaust sound anyway.
I absolutely love the small moment of tranquility before it comes on cam during launch, it's like "dump, 0.23 seconds of normal acceleration, and then LUDICROUS SPEED ENGAGE!!!!!!" and it looks like it is positively thrilling.
Also let us admit that the 488 does a quarter mile in 10.9 and from launch you accelerated unabashedly for like 9 seconds. Were you doing something near the neighborhood of 13 miles an hour in under 10 seconds? That shit looked so damn fun.
+Riley Hughes car and driver recorded a 10.5 in this very car ;)
+TheSmokingTire legendary!!! hahaha that is incredibly cool, thanks for the data
$12k paintjob and here I am never owning a CAR worth as much. :(
You don't even believe you'll ever have a car worth more than $12k?
Joey Arthur Zooberry I have low expectations.
+CJ DASHCAM you can do much much better. Why the fuck not
OVERTAKEN.......... One Take first if i'm not mistaken !!!!!!! Well done Mr Motorcycle>>>
He Knows what the double yellows are there for
I prefer the looks of the 458 but damn. Makes you think what's next? The 488 speciale should be quite entertaining.
+05 STi lol yeah tell me about it. Owners of that baby will give a new definition to the term rev matching as they scream from 0-60mph :P
The 458 is a bit plain without those intercooler intakes, sorry its really just got the sound.
Probably best sounding car ever,though.
I loved Matt's Public Service Announcement on the sticker price.
Quick question, how many run ins with law enforcement do you have doing these One Take videos?
This question is asked on every damn video lol....I'm pretty sure he said he rarely ever gets pulled over while filming
Zero.
Keys to flying under the radar is knowing your environment, knowing the type of people that will drive the same road, and looking ahead as far as you can. Sometimes on coming traffic signal what's ahead. If you see a biker tap their helmet slow down.
I guess I'm just paranoid about cops on backroads from bad luck episodes several years back. I normally don't drive hard unless there's no one else on the road and I can physically see that there's not a cop sitting around a corner or something. Maybe once I get away from a cdl career I won't be as paranoid.
+TheSmokingTire knock on wood my friend. Those slithery fuckers are sneaky
Loved the long video on such a special car like this. Could watch you drive a 488 for hours!
When I win the lottery of 50 million it is mine
Can I have one as well when you win? :D
MrBasinator sure
+Tyler Cochran Exactly haha. Thanks
Why the hell would you need 50 million? With 50 million, you could buy the holy trinity, a Koenigsegg, and a Chiron.
Hey, it’s two years later...did you win the lottery yet?
I didn't drove the 458, but I drove this 488 spider. I loved the surgical feel of this car, i just wanted to take it on a circuit, because I was in a city (Dubai ). Amazing handling !!!! I'm a motorcycle driver, mostly 1000 cc , fierblade is my choice. This car is a motorcycle sensation giver.
Not sure, but I think I got the impression you liked that car.
those seats look like they were inspired by a superhero suit God i love ferrari's
Car throttle was good, then they launched the app and all the 10 year olds got it. Now its just a load of skyline and gtr pictures. Shame.
That being said, this was an excellent one take, pretty cool car.
Crazy I used to live there and rode that canyon every morning just to reset mentally before work. Miss those roads. You were cooking!
Where is he driving ? I'm from France and that's amazing to see that landscape !
Southern California canyons around LA
+robm425 Oh cool ! Thanks for the information :)
*****
Look on Google Maps for Angeles Crest Forest there are some nice roads in that area and that where specifically he drove I believe.
in a place where the speed limit in the turns is 30mph..that means 130 for the 488
The Los Angeles Forrest. .
thanks to the owner for letting you drive their car. What a beauty. I like watching your videos along with Chris Harris' because you see the racing potential versus street enjoyment. very different. enjoyed. thx
"give it the full potatoes" - Chris Harris
YAAAAS! Great one take. Please keep cranking these out, Matt.
Hey Matt, I was wondering if there is any car that's been on your radar that you've yet to drive?
Tons!
+TheSmokingTire Matt, Have you thought about posting a list of things you'd like to drive, but haven't?
+ChemAndAdrenaline This would be cool! Pretty sure it would be very effective as well.
+TheSmokingTire I've never heard of a "Tons!" car... care to elaborate?
+Bob Last A vehicle that correlates to tons, we might have a semi truck in the next video..
Variety makes me a fan . Hadn't thought of this car in a while and here Matt's taking us for a ride. Sit back, push the troubles away, it's gonna be a good day tater
I just don't understand why he doesn't pass the slow moving cars on the left lane. I mean, he's already breaking the law by going over the speed limit. What is he afraid of?
Good point.
+Swagg S There's no proof that he's speeding. The speedometer is never clearly visible. Passing over the double-yellow would literally be filming incriminating evidence of himself. Also, a dick move.
+Colin Rose that bike blocking off that left double lane was sure a dick move!
+canonphoto it's whatever the jealousy would by insane and all he could do was block Matt, but more importantly he wanted to piss of a Ferrari owner but all he ended up doing was stopping the crazy cool biker from chasing Matt so he kinda fucked over his own team
That douche in the left lane is a typical clover
Great stuff. I also love what they've done with the engine settings, not having full performance in every gear but getting it gradually as you shift up. They say that makes it feel like a N/A engine.
I'll give you my channel for that car
Are you the guy who used to make Clash of Clans videos
@@Panzer_Runner Lol that’s what I was wondering
I love the subtle harmony you can hear when it's idling...
I would take 458 speciale over this any day
Same
+Ryan Robinson No doubt, hell even a normal 458 when considering some aspects, but the 488 is clearly faster. Just wish the 488 had the same scream the 458 had!
+Ryan Robinson fuck that. i'd get a 488 and a 991 GT3 for the same price.
+Ryan Robinson 100%
+Ryan Robinson I'd take an F-type and some play money
That road looks epic. Great tarmac, great curves, great scenery... and in that car... awesome!
More one takes on Hyper cars please! Also I know you may be trying, but could you get an Agera R or some koenigsegg, Please.
I had the pleasure of driving a 2017 488 gtb in Nero Daytona metallic and yes she is imazing to drive. She's coming home soon and will be sitting next to my 1199S panagali . Can't wait, thanks for the vid.
The 488 anyone can buy (not limited) the 675LT is a limited edition limited to 500. Hence the price difference. They are trading way above their list price as well. I'm sure the depreciation on the 488 will be high.
Thumbs up for the honesty cut in clip.
How was the air conditioning?
Started watching this at work, but decided I should wait until I get home so I can turn the volume up to 10 :)
matt, what car stayed with you the most after all these one takes?
I miss the old days of smoke shows, lighting up the tires is the name of your show
"smoking tire" - amazing car! Love the camera clarity!
The one downside to having such a crazy capable car is that your never get to see it's full potential on the road. Even with Matt driving it relatively hard the car sounds like it's working at like 30% of it's capacity. Is it better to drive a slower car fast, or drive a fast car slow?
exactly! but I guess it's the acceleration
Only poor people believe this
+jlopez1017d it's not difficult to afford a 400+HP sports car theses days.
+DCassidy42 How is that a downside? You're a fucking idiot if you're seeing the full potential of a Miata on a public road, so how is a Ferrari any different?
+koopatroopa187 Taking a car to it's limits is inherently satisfying and kind of the intention of having a sports car, no?. Not being able to do that kind of defeats the purpose of having something with such high limits. It's like owning a ford raptor and the most action it will see is a pothole. If you aren't using something to within 60% of it's potential what's the point? The Ferrari is amazing don't get me wrong, but you really need to get on a track to truly appreciate the car.
Great vid, the enthusiasm is infectious.
The white Merc and the bikers: a demo of why you don’t want a *red* Ferrari - envy, the national sport of the USA.
Spec your Ferrari in blue, grey, silver or green - and enjoy a hassle-free life 🥳
Car Throttle? What if my car doesn't have a smart phone?
+555 Gear But does your smartphone have a car?
+CockatooDude thats 488 !
I rented this car recently and it was amazing!
That price.... Woah Ferrari chill out man
Amazing. 245 front and 305 rear tires. Z28 has the same width front tires as this Ferrari with 661 hp has as rear tires. I wish US manufacturers worked more on chassis tuning than taking the shortcut to higher performance by use of extreme tires (very wide front tires) to improve turning and stopping. Z28, Z06, 350GT R are now more track cars than sports cars.
This also shows the difference between Mclaren and Ferrari. Mclaren needs a few more years and models to get close to Ferrari level. Just going fast or faster doesn't make a good or better car. While Matt was impressed by the 650S and 650LT's speed, he was a lot more impressed by Everything 488 GTB could do. It's also refreshing to see the difference between these cars, from a possible customer's view, driving them.
Amazing car, but doesn't sound as great as the 458. Much more muted.
Can't argue with performance though.
+U2 Guitar Tutorials most force-inducted engines doesn't sound as good as a naturally aspirated ones, but a little tweak on the exhaust system would solve the problem just fine. take GTR for instance, V6 turbo, powerful & efficient, sounds great when paired with the right aftermarket exhaust and tuned properly.
+Alvin Cornelius
But neither the 488 or GTR will sound as good as the 458.
bighands69 couldn't agree more. I saw one in person back in singapore, hearing it start up, cold, gave me the best eargasm I've ever had
Huh, you like cars too? Sweet
Thank you for the little edit telling us the real price!
How does it compare to the supercharged Huracan?
+Themayseffect I was thinking the same thing.
Thank-you for this!!! Came home from a shitty day at work and this totally put a smile on my face...well that and a bottle of wine.
Having an N/A V8 myself I despise turbos, but would buy this any day over a 458. Why?
Torque.
+John B
•Non instant power response
•Cost of installation
•Noise doesn't appeal to me
•Unreliability with high boost or after 100k miles of driving
•Sudden surge of power vs linear power
I think I have perfectly legitimate points.
+Unbearable Pain •Cost of installation
u mean reliability? if you didn't mean that I say it.
Turbo's go to shit quick
+Rover Waters exactly my point. Unreliable
+John B and is that TDI running 662hp? i doubt it.
John B So close
If you'd have the money to buy either one of these cars then who in their right mind would buy that porshe lol? I mean seriously. The Ferrari 488 GTB is just completely on another level in every aspect, the looks, the sound, the performance...everything about it is just absolutely perfect. Ferrari 488 GTB for me please!