According to documents filed at the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Ferrari is likely to introduce a limited edition 'Speciale' variant of the mid-engined 488 GTB sports car. The car is expected to get lighter components as well as a retuned engine.

The Ferrari 488 Speciale is expected to be powered by the same 3.9-litre, twin-turbo V8 petrol engine that does duty in the regular 488, but with increased power and torque outputs. In the standard car, the engine makes 661 BHP and 760 Nm of torque. The same 7-speed dual clutch transmission from the 488 is expected to be used. However, it could get reworked internals to handle the increase in power.

Camouflaged test mules of the limited edition Ferrari 488 had been spotted on a race track last month. The photos reveal that the car gets revised front and rear bumpers, reworked air intakes on the sides and what looks like an air vent on the bonnet. The spy images also reveal that the car gets identical headlights to the regular Ferrari 488.

According to the CARB documents, the Speciale is listed as '488 Special Series Coupe'. It must be noted that Ferrari has used the special series identification for cars like the LaFerrari and the 458 Speciale. This suggests that the unveiling of the car is nearing and Ferrari could showcase the model at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

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Ferrari has launched the 488 GTB in India at an ex-showroom Delhi price of Rs. 3.88 crore. The 488 GTB makes its way to India a little over a year after the car was revealed globally.

The supercar is powered by a 3.9-litre, twin-turbo V8 petrol engine that produces 661 BHP @ 8,000 rpm and 760 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels by a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The grunt is claimed to be enough to propel the 488 GTB from 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds, while 200 km/h comes up in 8.3 seconds. The top speed is rated at 330 km/h.

Ferrari currently has two dealerships in India located in Delhi (Select Cars) and Mumbai (Navnit Motors). The 488 Spider (488 GTB convertible) could be launched in India towards the end of 2016 or early 2017.

Ferrari has inaugurated its Mumbai dealership, with Navnit Motors Pvt. Ltd. chosen as the dealer partner. Navnit Motors already deals in premium brands like Rolls-Royce, BMW, MINI and Jaguar Land Rover. The showroom measures approximately 4,000 square feet and is located at G2, Platina Building in Bandra Kurla Complex. This is Ferrari's second dealership in India after the showroom in New Delhi.

The showroom will offer new car sales and handle the aftersales as well. The showroom can accommodate up to three cars and also has a personalization area where clients can configure their new Ferrari. On display at the launch event was the recently launched California T along with the F12 Berlinetta.

Ferrari has made it a point to ensure their official presence in India, since their first run with the Shreyans Group ended after they received several customer complaints, including those from Raymond group chief Gautam Singhania.

Ferrari has officially revealed the 488 Spider. Stated to be Ferrari's most powerful ever mid-rear engined V8 with a retractable hard top, the 488 Spider uses the same engine as the 488 GTB that was revealed a few months ago.

Powering the car is a 90-degree, turbo-charged V8 that displaces 3,902 cc. The engine produces 660 BHP @ 8,000 rpm and 760 Nm of torque @ 3,000 rpm. Mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the 488 Spider can hit a top speed of over 325 km/h. 0-100 km/h comes up in claimed 3 seconds, while 0-200 km/h comes up in 8.7 seconds. The retractable hard top folds backwards in two overlapping sections and Ferrari says it takes 14 seconds to fully retract or deploy.

The 488 Spider has a spaceframe chassis made of 11 different aluminium alloys combined with other elements, such as magnesium. Ferrari states that the chassis achieves the same torsional rigidity and beam stiffness figures as the coupe. Length x width x height x wheelbase dimensions come in at 4,568 mm x 1,952 mm x 1,211 mm x 2,650 mm and the car tips the scales at around 1,525 kg.

The world premiere of the 488 Spider will take place at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, 2015.

Ferrari has unveiled the 488 GTB. The successor to the 458 Italia was earlier referred to as the 458 M - referring to the term 'modification'. However, the 488 GTB is no mere facelift and is powered by a 3.9-litre V8 that produces 661 BHP @ 8,000 rpm and 760 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. This power is claimed to be enough to propel the 488 GTB to 100 km/h in 3 seconds, while 200 km/h comes up in 8.3 seconds. The top speed is rated at 330 km/h.

The engine is mated with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that channels the grunt to the rear wheels. The gearbox features Variable Torque Management which "unleashes the engine’s massive torque smoothly and powerfully right across the rev range".

Styling cues include a large air intake scallop that is a throw-back to the 308 GTB - Ferrari's first ever mid-rear-engined V8. The scallop is divided into two sections by a splitter. Ferrari says, the wide front spoiler features a double profile to improve the thermal efficiency of the radiators positioned at the sides. At the back, the 488 GTB features a blown spoiler which is said to generate downforce without increasing drag. The LED tail-lights have been tweaked as well.

The interior remains largely similar, and the feature list is spruced up with new satellite control clusters, angled air vents and a reworked instrument panel. Updates also include a new interface and graphics for the infotainment system along with wrap-around seats.

The 488 GTB will make its public debut at the Geneva motor show in March 2015.